"Owen Sound received a $50,000 grant last year from the Ontario Ministry of Health Promotion's healthy communities fund and kicked in an additional $15,000 to undergo a three-phase, two-and-a-half-year project to map and improve the city's network of trails.
The city is holding a first public information session, as part of the project, on Wednesday at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at city hall. All trail users and interested members of the public are invited to attend."
The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak. Be sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OntarioTrails Donations and Memberships always appreciated! https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/content/support/join-ontario-trails-council
Monday, February 7, 2011
Get out of town with the family | International | Travel | Toronto Sun
"Cross-country skiing and snowshoeing are popular in all the parks. You'll also find night tobogganing and a skating rink at Pinery, dogsledding adventures and a new skating rink in Algonquin and a skate path at MacGregor Point."
Ontario Cross-Country Ski Trails
Ontario Cross-Country Ski Trails
Horseshoe Resort's Winter Packages Include More Than Skiing - OnTheSnow
"The resort offers several lift and lodging packages that are good through March and children five and under always stay and ski free with parents."
Ontario's Ski Resorts with Trails
Ontario's Ski Resorts with Trails
Thamesford and Area Trails - Ontario Conditions
"All I can say is WOW. We went for a short ride this afternoon, leaving from Thamesford and headed to St. Mary's and back. The trails were amazing, freshly groomed and hardly any traffic. I have to say that the trails we rode today had more snow than the ones we were on up north last weekend."
Ontario Snowmobile Trails
Ontario Snowmobile Trails
Atv ride results in arrest - Chatham Daily News - Ontario, CA
"The driver of an all-terrain-vehicle was arrested in Shrewsbury after registering a fail on a roadside breathalyzer test.
Police were called after a complaint of a man towing a sled carrying a nine-year-old girl eastbound on Peel Street in Shrewsbury.
Officers observed the man pulling the girl on the road which was covered in 5-10 inches of snow."
ATV Smart
Police were called after a complaint of a man towing a sled carrying a nine-year-old girl eastbound on Peel Street in Shrewsbury.
Officers observed the man pulling the girl on the road which was covered in 5-10 inches of snow."
ATV Smart
Majestic sunsets at our waterfront cotttages!! - .Ontario, Ontario Bed & Breakfasts - RealAdventures
"Canada's Boundary Waters! Quetico Park / White Otter Wilderness canoe trip outfitting. Let us be your hosts in Canada's Canoeing Capital. Complete & partial outfitting / custom packages / full service base camp with cabin based trips as well....US $51 Per Night/Person."
Ontario Canoe Trails
Ontario Canoe Trails
Snowshoes have come a long way - Belleville Intelligencer - Ontario, CA
"Snowshoe running is the best kept secret of the off-season as it's loads of fun and is a great way to build leg strength and power. Snowshoe running encourages proper running form by requiring a higher leg lift, forward lean and midfoot landing. The core and upper body muscles show increased involvement and is a great aerobic activity that may increase your body's ability to exchange gases at the cellular level."
Ontario Snowshoe Trails
Ontario Snowshoe Trails
ATV issue reaches Lanark Highlands - News - By Amy Hogue Perth Community News
"The contentious issue of All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) usage on township roads reared its head at a meeting of Lanark Highlands Township council's Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, Jan. 25, when two delegations made presentations.
Lanark Highland's residents Beryl Stott and John Baranyi requested and were granted delegation status with the intent of informing and updating council on the ATV issue.
The ATV issue has recently moved to the forefront of municipal politics, particularly following the creation of an ATV Task Force in Tay Valley Township - a task force put together to examine the issue of off-road vehicle usage on municipal roads."
Ontario ATV Trails
Lanark Highland's residents Beryl Stott and John Baranyi requested and were granted delegation status with the intent of informing and updating council on the ATV issue.
The ATV issue has recently moved to the forefront of municipal politics, particularly following the creation of an ATV Task Force in Tay Valley Township - a task force put together to examine the issue of off-road vehicle usage on municipal roads."
Ontario ATV Trails
» Congratulations Hamilton Cycling Club IMBA Canada Ontario Rep Blog: All things IMBA Canada, ON
"On behalf of the Hamilton Cycling Club and its Trail Advocacy Committee, it gives me great pleasure (and tremendous pride) to announce that the Hamilton Conservation Authority has asked us to propose 10km of NEW SINGLETRACK in Christie Lake Conservation Area."
Ontario Off-Road Trails
Ontario Off-Road Trails
A tale of two cities » Local News » Niagara Gazette
"“I say oftentimes hope is not a strategy when it comes to economic development,” Diodati said. “Too many people use that as a strategy, they hope someone is going to knock on the door and give them the winning success formula. That’s not the case.”
Robert Mark Silverman, an associate professor in the University at Buffalo’s Urban and Regional Planning Department, said Niagara Falls, N.Y.’s commitment to heavy industry in the 1960s and 1970s, while the Canadians focused on tourism, has given them the upper-hand in attracting and retaining the 9 million to 14 million tourists who come to the region each year."
Niagara Trails
Robert Mark Silverman, an associate professor in the University at Buffalo’s Urban and Regional Planning Department, said Niagara Falls, N.Y.’s commitment to heavy industry in the 1960s and 1970s, while the Canadians focused on tourism, has given them the upper-hand in attracting and retaining the 9 million to 14 million tourists who come to the region each year."
Niagara Trails
Man dies when trail groomer goes through ice - Kenora Daily Miner and News - Ontario, CA
"DRYDEN - Dryden OPP reported Saturday the body of a Fort Frances man operating a trail groomer, which went through the ice on Lower Manitou Lake, has been recovered.
At approximately 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, the Ontario Provincial Police Underwater Search and Recovery Unit pulled the body of Edwin (Ted) Davis, 74, from the depths of the Lower Manitou Lake."
Our condolences to the family.
At approximately 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, the Ontario Provincial Police Underwater Search and Recovery Unit pulled the body of Edwin (Ted) Davis, 74, from the depths of the Lower Manitou Lake."
Our condolences to the family.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
ATV rider busted for break-ins - Welland Tribune - Ontario, CA
"Niagara Regional Police have arrested 29-year-old Port Colborne man in connection with a break-in Wednesday morning.
At 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a house alarm on Fire Lane 2. They found the residence had been broken in to and a suspect had fled on an all-terrain vehicle."
At 11:30 a.m., officers responded to a house alarm on Fire Lane 2. They found the residence had been broken in to and a suspect had fled on an all-terrain vehicle."
City has potential for 'premier' trails - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA
"Josh Choronzey says he sees great potential for the city to develop a 'premier' network of easy-to-navigate, safe and well-used trails throughout Owen Sound.
'It's all here,' the city's new trails co-ordinator said in an interview at Harrison Park.
'If we bring it all together, not only are we helping the residents of Owen Sound but it will also be a huge tourist draw for the city.'"
'It's all here,' the city's new trails co-ordinator said in an interview at Harrison Park.
'If we bring it all together, not only are we helping the residents of Owen Sound but it will also be a huge tourist draw for the city.'"
Ontario Trails Council wins EDCO Tourism Innovation Award
At Thursday's Economic Developers Council of Ontario 54th Annual Convention, the Ontario Trails Council was winner in the Tourism Category for Best use of Innovative Interactive Database.
"This is a great acknowledgement," said Patrick Connor, Ontario Trails Council Executive Director. The OTC has backed a series of trails tourism products over the years, trail passes of one type or the other, community trail models produced by Ontario Tourism and even single use strategies of various sports." But its a unique approach at the local level that seems to get results and capture the imagination.
"The representation of trails, on a street or community level, is what really works to demonstrate the value and the local potential of your trail to make jobs, increase our economic growth through tourism." added Connor.
The Ontario Trails Council is a non-profit charity promoting the growth, management, use and preservation of recreational trails in Ontario.
The OTC appreciates the help of Context Creative in achieving this award. The OTC also thanks the Economic Developers Council of Ontario for their Innovative approach to Ontario.
"This is a great acknowledgement," said Patrick Connor, Ontario Trails Council Executive Director. The OTC has backed a series of trails tourism products over the years, trail passes of one type or the other, community trail models produced by Ontario Tourism and even single use strategies of various sports." But its a unique approach at the local level that seems to get results and capture the imagination.
"The representation of trails, on a street or community level, is what really works to demonstrate the value and the local potential of your trail to make jobs, increase our economic growth through tourism." added Connor.
The Ontario Trails Council is a non-profit charity promoting the growth, management, use and preservation of recreational trails in Ontario.
The OTC appreciates the help of Context Creative in achieving this award. The OTC also thanks the Economic Developers Council of Ontario for their Innovative approach to Ontario.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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"
Organization: Environmental Defence Canada http://www.environmentaldefence.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario"
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