Ahousaht students here February 28 on first leg of cross-country high school exchange

"It’s full steam ahead for the exchange between Atikokan High School’s Travel and Tourism class and a high school class from Ahousaht First Nation, on Vancouver Island’s west coast.

The Ahousaht students will arrive in Thunder Bay on Sunday, February 27, and then kick off a week of activities here with a school assembly on Monday the 28th."

InsideHalton Article: RBG launches Growing up Green

"With its motto of planting seeds for life, the Royal Botanical Gardens launched a new fundraising initiative last week focusing on health, education and environmental sustainability for Ontario’s children.

“Growing up Green faces a different challenge to promote a lifestyle change (with our youth) to include the outdoors… It represents the commitment we’re asking from donors to make sure there are still places to enjoy nature and to make sure our children get out and enjoy it,” said Mark Runciman, RBG CEO, during a media launch that took place inside the main auditorium at the RBG Centre (680 Plains Rd. W.) last Friday (Jan. 28)."

Canada Sets Example for International Year of Forests - NatGeo News Watch

"There is hope coming from a part of the world that many people don't know much about -- Canada's boreal, the world's largest intact forest. Here, a new path forward is being charted by aboriginal leaders, progressive industry, conservation organizations, and government leaders to ensure a healthy future."

Conservation Club again earns district honours

"The Atikokan Sportsmen’s Conservation Club has done it again, winning the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters’ Fred Aaron Trophy for the best conservation club in the northwest, January 22 in Dryden. In addition to Atikokan’s, OFAH’s Zone 10 also includes clubs in Ear Falls, Sioux Lookout, Balmertown, Red Lake and Fort Frances."

Northwestern Ontario Trails

Open Letter to Councillor Del Grande | Toronto Cyclists Union

"As the President of the Toronto Cyclists Union, I'd like to respond to your recent comments about cyclists.

Members of the Public Works Committee focused their discussion on the need to provide cyclists with greater safety options in addressing sidewalk cycling. We believe this is a first step in the right direction on this matter, and commend members of the Public Works Committee for taking this step!"

Toronto's Trails Network

CBC News - Ottawa - Laurier bike lanes approved by Ottawa committee

"The City of Ottawa's transportation committee voted in favour of installing segregated bike lanes on Laurier Avenue Wednesday evening.

The lanes are part of a two-year pilot project estimated to cost $1.3 million, and will run along Laurier Avenue from Elgin to Bronson Streets."

Ontario's On-Road Cycling Trails

ORCKA

"The Ontario Recreational Canoeing & Kayaking Association (ORCKA) has continued to grow. Today it has matured and developed into the provincially recognized provider of recreational canoeing and kayaking programs and instruction ... helping the people of Ontario to become safe, competent and knowledgeable recreational paddlers!"

ORCKA Paddling Courses

Richmond Hill Canoe Club Summer Job Postings - Ontario Canoe Sprint Racing Affiliation

"The Richmond Hill Canoe Club is currently looking to hire our summer staff for the Richmond Hill Canoe Kayak camp.  Please see the job posting attachment named RHCC Job Posting 2011 in the job posting section and submit your application to : Karen Lukanovich karenlukanovich@gmail.com no later than Friday March 25th, 2011."

CottageCountryNow Article: New equipment for local ski club

"McDOUGALL TWP. – Early Saturday morning the Georgian Nordic Ski and Canoe Club showed Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller new equipment made possible by a grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
Received in March 2010, the $14,700 grant helped the club purchase new high-performance classic and skate skis, bindings and poles for on snow as well as roller skis for year-round training."

Ontario Cross-Country Ski Trails

The Toronto Bruce Trail Club, Home Page

"ONLINE REGISTRATION FOR COACH BUSES: If you have never used the online system before please note, there is an article in the Winter 2010-2011 issue of Footnotes providing detailed instructions on how to create a users profile and to enter your information for a specific event. I encourage people to take a look at this as it ensures accuracy in getting your reservation into the system."

Ontario Trails Events

Downhill Community Sadly Loses One of its Own | Ontario Cycling Association

"Tragically, the Ontario Downhill Community lost one of its own this past weekend with the passing of 18 year old Junior Expert racer Taylor Bruce in a snowmobile accident."

Our condolences to the family.

Algonquin Eco-Lodge - try dog sledding, snowshoeing, & x-skiing! - Other Ontario Ontario vacation rentals Canada.

"Algonquin Eco-Lodge is a unique wilderness lodge for a great winter getaway! It is deep in the forests of southern Algonquin Park, nestled on the shores of a private lake and a cascading waterfall.  It is the only lodge in southern Ontario that is completely off-grid and powered by electricity created from their own waterfall!  It is only three hours from Toronto or Ottawa."

Ontario's Dog-sledding Trails

Idea Girl Consulting: harry, clyde, trails, hiking in St Catharines Ontario Canada

"It's amazing how many little trails and hiking spots there are in the heart of St Catharines Ontario Canada.  this one's close to the welland canal in the north end, you can find them by following the creeks."

Niagara Region Trails

Whitewater Ontario Launches SaveThePetawawa.ca | OutdoorOttawa

"Whitewater Ontario has put up a new website in the campaign to save the Petawawa river from proposed hydro projects.

SaveThePetawawa.ca is not actually a new site, but it has been redesigned and offers visitors simple links to the campaign supporters and information on how you can help in the cause."

Ontario's Canoe and Kayak Trails

Cross-Country skiing a way of life for club members - The Kincardine News - Ontario, CA

"Stoney Island Conservation Area has become a home away from home for a man who has been cross-country skiing for over six decades.

Kincardine Cross-Country Ski Club member Karel Mika is 74-years-old and has been cross-country skiing for the last 62 years.

'It really is soul healing,' said Mika. 'I just wouldn't trade it for anything.'"

Ontario's Cross Country Trails

Summer Canoe Trip Leaders, Camp Outlook, Kingston, Algonquin Park, Ontario | RCEN

"Volunteer for Camp Outlook this summer!

Position: Summer Canoe Trip Leaders
Organization: Camp Outlook http://www.campoutlook.ca
Location: Kingston & Algonquin Park, Ontario."

Job Opportunity - Development Coordinator

"The Ontario Cycling Association is looking for a full time Development Coordinator for its provincial bicycle racing programs, including road, mountain bike (cross-country and downhill), cyclo-cross and track.  This is a full time position and requires extensive weekend work throughout the summer. The Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for the racing activities that fall under the control of the OCA."

Ontario's On-Road Cycling Trails

Simcoe Article: Trails focus of Wasaga meeting

"'We'd like to encourage connecting links' between neighboring towns, said Bryan MacKell, the county's director of Planning, Economic Development and Tourism.

For instance, tourists staying in Wasaga Beach could walk or bike a trail to Collingwood, continue down to Stayner and then return to the Beach in a loop. The county would act as the overall grandparent to the development of these links, MacKell said."

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Outdoors - North of Superior Tourism Association - Northern Ontario, Canada

"North of Superior is Ontario's outdoors destination. Many know that we're an outstanding place to fish and hunt but there's so much more to do here in our thousands and thousands of square kilometres of great outdoors.   From birdwatching to sailing, from ice climbing to hiking, from camping to kayaking - it's all here in North of Superior Country. Come breathe in our fresh, clean air and enjoy an outdoor adventure like you've never had before."

North of Superior Trails

Overland Hike Series – Snowshoe Hike With Matthew Lawson - Cambridge Ontario Events on Cambridge Now!

"Join our Manager of Education, on a new series of hikes. This overland hike will be 2.5 hours in duration and will bisect several areas of the property. The hike will begin at the entrance to the Grand Allée and eventually end up at Springbank Gardens."

Ontario's Snowshoe Trails