Cobble Beach event features skiiers pulled by dog teams - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA

"A new dogsledding and nordic skiing event at Cobble Beach next month is likely the first in Canada to host a nordic combined competition, event Chair Sasha Fernando said Friday.

Participants will ski behind a sled, or pulk, pulled by two dogs for part of the race, which also includes skijoring. The Norwegian term describing a person pulled on skis by dogs means 'ski driving,' Fernando said."

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Cobble Beach event features skiiers pulled by dog teams - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA

"A new dogsledding and nordic skiing event at Cobble Beach next month is likely the first in Canada to host a nordic combined competition, event Chair Sasha Fernando said Friday.

Participants will ski behind a sled, or pulk, pulled by two dogs for part of the race, which also includes skijoring. The Norwegian term describing a person pulled on skis by dogs means 'ski driving,' Fernando said."

Ontario News and Events

Escape the romantic rut | Travel | London Free Press

"Take your sweetie on a romantic moonlit walk with a twist, by going snowshoeing after dark across Ontario's longest suspension bridge at Scenic Caves Nature Adventures in Collingwood.

This will 'ignite your romantic and adventurous spirit' while experiencing the stunning Niagara Escarpment from above with a view of Collingwood and Blue Mountain."

Ontario's Southern Georgian Bay Region

Be careful while riding snowmobiles: health unit | The Chronicle-Journal

"The Thunder Bay District Health Unit is calling on outdoor enthusiasts to make snowmobile safety a priority.
With the OPP reporting one death and four injuries since November due to snowmobile collisions in the Northwest region, and several incidents of property damage, Thunder Bay’s SAVE (Snowmobile ATV Vessel Education) committee is urging sledders of all ages to drive and ride safely."

Snowmobile Smart

Trails open house being held - Chatham This Week - Ontario, CA

"A special presentation by the Ontario Trails Council, a provincial non-profit organization that promotes recreational trails, will be held at 5 p.m., preceding the open house. It will offer an opportunity to learn more about trail creation, development, preservation, management and use."

Ontario Trails

Green Job: Program Manager, Ontario Greenbelt Alliance, f/t, Environmental Defence Canada, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

"Position: Program Manager, Ontario Greenbelt Alliance (One Year Maternity Leave Contract)
Organization: Environmental Defence Canada http://www.environmentaldefence.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario"

The Rideau Canal Waterway, Ontario | Canoes

"The Rideau Canal Waterway located in Ontario is a National Historic Site of Canada and a UNESCO Word Heritage Site. It is also home to the world’s longest ice skating rink."

Ontario's Rideau Heritage Trails

CottageCountryNow Article: Local skiers excel in Ontario competition

"Local skiers are posting impressive results on the Ontario cross country skiing circuit.
On Jan. 22 in North Bay, at the Ontario University Athletics - Northern Ontario Division (OUA-NOD) Invitational hosted by Nippissing University and North Bay Nordic a small group of Georgian Nordic Ski and Canoe Club/Parry Sound High School ski team alumni skied with their respective university ski teams, now across the province.In the OUA Women 9 kilometre race  (out of 28), Katie Madden racing with the University of Waterloo was fourteenth and Lynsey Bialkowski with Nippissing University was sixteenth."

Ontario Cross Country Ski Trails

CTV Winnipeg- Crews search for man who fell through ice in northwestern Ontario - CTV News

"CTV Winnipeg- Crews search for man who fell through ice in northwestern Ontario - CTV News: "Search crews are looking for a man who fell through the ice while working in northwestern Ontario on Wednesday night.

Ontario Provincial Police say a trail-grooming machine fell into the lake when the ice broke, just southwest of Dryden."

Hoping for a safe return of the operator.

‘Fenwick Flash’ has high goals for Canadian cyclists

"OTTAWA — Steve Bauer was just another young hockey player in southwestern Ontario when he found his true calling: racing bicycles.

How many more great Canadian cyclists are out there, unaware of their talent?

Bauer, an Olympic silver medallist and the finest road racer this country has produced, would like to find out."

Learn to Ride on one of Ontario's Cycling Trails

Borealis Dogsled Adventures - Ontario Dog Sledding - RealAdventures

"Central, Ontario Dog Sledding
Learn to harness and drive a dog team in beautiful Grey and Bruce Counties. Over night accommodations available in our rustic wood heated log cabins....
US $120 Per Person"

Central Ontario Trails

Winter Wonders on Manitoulin Island- January 2011 « Auberge Inn

"Well, this being our first full winter on the Island…. we are experiencing a lot of different things including some recording breaking colds. But this isn’t specific to the Island but all of Ontario.
However, with this cold bring some beautiful natural wonders. Including Bridal Veil Falls that are Frozen falls! Most people have seen the falls in the summer…but have you ever wondered what they are like in the winter?"

Northeastern Ontario Trails

Central Canada Outdoor Show | Thunder Bay Ontario

"Come out to the Central Canada Outdoor Show to see over 100 exhibits and interactive displays relating to outdoor recreation and sports – camping, tourism, fishing, water and adventure sports, hunting, cycling etc. Seminars and demos all weekend long from February 25 – 27th, 2011. Archery and airgun ranges, fun castle for the kids, Build A Boat and photo contests and much more."

Northwestern Ontario Trails

North Bay News and Weather on BayToday.ca

North Bay News and Weather on BayToday.ca: "Kearney – About 80 dog sled teams, a record number, are expected in Kearney for the town’s 17th annual dog sled races during the second weekend of February, vying for a total $15,000 in prize money and bragging rights.

Kearney, nestled in the beautiful Almaguin Highlands, is located on highway 518 east, 15 minutes east of Highway 11 and a half hour north of Huntsville."

Ontario Dog Sled Trails

Canadian Cyclist - Bike Shop Employment Opportunities - Toronto

"If you're interested in working at Toronto's oldest and most established bike shop, we want to hear from you. We're looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals to join our Team for the 2010 Season. Full-time and Part-time Season Positions Available: Cashiers Sale Associates Mechanics [Junior, Intermediate & Senior] Bicycle Builders Service Writer / Repair Shop Coordinator.

Please contact mcranwell@dukescycle.ca"

Crime of the Week, Help wanted to solve barn break-ins - News - By EMC News Arnprior Local Community News

"EMC News - The Renfrew Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Crime Stoppers need your help to solve the following break enter and thefts. Barns have been the target of thieves recently, as two barns were entered and horseback riding equipment stolen.

One barn on Cobus Road in Horton Township was entered overnight on Dec. 6. Stolen property includes a saddle, bridles and other horse related equipment. The second break-in occurred overnight again on Dec. 6 at a barn on Cheese Factory Road in Admaston/Bromley Township. Again horse related materials were stolen."

Try snowshoeing for free - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA

"Lambton County is offering a free snowshoe lending program to give residents a chance to try a traditional winter sport. Snowshoes and poles can be signed out for a four-day period from Community Health Services, Lambton Shared Services, second floor of the Bayside Mall in Sarnia, Monday to Friday during regular office hours. Photo identification is required. For more, call 519-344-2062, ext. 2111."

Ontario's West Coast Trails

Hiking in Mono Cliffs Provincial Park: Enter the Escarpment

"The trails of Mono Cliffs Provincial Park near Orangeville, Ontario lead you over and around the rocky environs of the Niagara Escarpment, giving you a first-hand opportunity to see why this unique geological terrain has been designated a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization). There are various hikes within the 750-hectare-park, which range from easy strolls to more demanding hill climbs, but all of the trails offer an engaging perspective of the escarpment."

Ontario's Escarpment Region Trails

Images of Cycling in Niagara Falls, Ontario

Images of Cycling in Niagara Falls, Ontario: "500x375
http://www.toes.ca/en/our-members/111.html"

Regional Round-Up - News - By EMC News Perth Local Community News

"Kemptville & Area Walking Group. Monday, Feb. 7, Wednesday, Feb. 9 and Friday, Feb. 11, 9 a.m. Meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur (613)258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit.

Kemptville and Area Walking Group- Mon., Wed., and Fri., 9:00 a.m. Meet at Community Centre."

Kemptville Snowmobile Klub supporting Kure for breast cancer women's ride & supper, Feb. 13, 1:30 registration at clubhouse. Reserve a spot 613-258-4005. Prize for best decorated sled.

Eastern Ontario Trails