northumberlandnews.com / indynews.ca | Port Hope visitors guide hits the streets

"With hiking, horseback riding and high-end shopping, Port Hope's new visitors' guide highlights the municipality's numerous attributes."

Ontario Ports of Call Trails

Killarney Shores Trip on Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada

"This early fall trip is to one of our favourite paddling areas – the south side of Philip Edward Island with the Killarney hills as a backdrop. This was one of our first paddling destinations long before Killarney became famous for sea kayaking. A great time to be out there – the water is warm and the summer visitors have gone home."

Ontario Canoe Trails

Olds College and Equine Guelph partner for new program

"Beginning in July 2011, students will be able to enrol in the College’s new one-year Western Recreational Rider Certificate program. By completing two additional elective courses in that timeframe, students can also acquire Equine Guelph’s Equine Science certificate in addition to the College’s Western Recreational Rider certificate."

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CANOE Travel - Ontario - Burlington a great trip from Niagara

"Your first stop should be the Burlington Tourism Information Centre at 414 Locust St. (www.tourismburlington.com or 1-877-499-9989). You can park in the indoor parking garage next door where the first 20 minutes is free. Once I got my bearings, I headed out on a free self-guided heritage walking tour provided by the information centre."

We need tour guides that love to cycle - toronto driver/delivery/courier jobs - nowtoronto.com

"EcoCab, Canada's environmentally friendly, free pedal-powered taxi service is excited to announce the launch of its new City Tours division in Toronto starting in April 2011. Our growing EcoCab fleet will offer Toronto visitors and residents alike an environmentally responsible, memorable, one of a kind tour that is completely free of emissions.

Are you an outgoing and fit person that wants to spend their summer outside riding a bike?"

Toronto Trails

Magazine promotes the appeal of Getting Out There - Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Ontario, CA

"THE BLUE MOUNTAINS -There was no business like the snow business at Scenic Caves Nordic Adventures Saturday.

Hundreds of winter enthusiasts made the long climb uphill to the top of the Blue Mountains for the second Nordicfest hosted by the outdoor adventure company and sponsored by Get Out There magazine.

'We're just trying to encourage people to 'Get Out There' and be active,' said publisher Marissa Schroeder, the spokesperson for the Toronto-based magazine. 'We're trying to make it a fun day for everyone and appeal to all segments from beginners and novices to experts.'"

Simcoe Article: Events Calendar

"Canoe and Kayak Club
The Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club meets Feb. 14 at Southshore Community Centre, 205 Lakeshore Dr. This month’s guest speaker is Phil Cotton of the Wabakimi Project. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. meeting starts at 7 p.m. Visit www.bckc.ca."

Ontario Canoe and Kayak Trails

Quinte Conservation wants your snapshots - Belleville Intelligencer - Ontario, CA

"Quinte Conservation is encouraging local residents to show off their talents as well as their favourite local conservation area by getting out and taking pictures for the 2011 Ontario Conservation Areas Photo Contest.

The contest is open until Oct. 31 and offers first prize packages of a Canon EOS Digital Rebel XS 10.1MP Digital SLR Camera with 18-55mm IS lens kit."

Wooded winter wonderland walk calls from St. Clair - Life - Voice News

"The pleasures of a walk in the woods in the winter are many - and they can be enjoyed, perhaps surprisingly, within the city limits of St. Clair, one of the most thoroughly built-out cities in the Blue Water area.

In addition to its quiet residential streets and a bike trail that links to trails in China and St. Clair townships, all of which are good for walking, St. Clair is home to three wooded trail systems, covering more than 250 acres that are open to the public: The BP Nature Trail, Greig Park and the Alice Moore Woods."

Attached to the Bruce Trail: hikers drawn to variety of long-distance Ont. path - Winnipeg Free Press

"TORONTO - There's a rocky ledge near the north end of Ontario's long-distance Bruce Trail that has special significance for hikers Rick and Wendy Plume.
The Toronto couple have been there several times — 'it's a very beautiful, rugged' part of the trail, says Wendy, describing the bare outcrop high above the waters of Georgian Bay on the Bruce Peninsula.
Four years ago they stopped there to admire the panoramic view with their friend and hiking partner Norm Cornack. It turned out to be Norm's last hike. Shortly afterwards he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and died within months on his 48th birthday."

Ontario Hiking Trails

Talks underway for Lake Erie trail - Tillsonburg News - Ontario, CA

"Norfolk County is in talks with other municipalities in southern Ontario to create a single trail along the northshore of Lake Erie, says a county employee.

'It means linking existing trails plus creating new trails,' said Mark Boerkamp, Norfolk's parkland and trail development project manager. 'Ongoing discussions have been going on.'"

Southwestern Ontario Trails

CottageCountryNow Article: Retailers, plaza owner at odds over access for snowmobiles

"Snowcrest Riders supports the idea of a designated safe passage for snowmobiles as long as there is permission and an agreement with the landowners, being RioCan, explained Snowcrest Riders president Bob Clarke."

Ready to S.T.O.P. - Midland Free Press - Ontario, CA

"The same rules of the road apply to snowmobiles and ATV's. We have had some snowmobile issues with people respecting the rights of private property owners and speeding. Noise operations is another concern -some sled owners are modifying their exhaust systems which is one of the biggest beefs with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) as well.'"

Trail Smart Ontario

Running Mania • View topic - Frozen Ass Snowshoe Race Results

"A big thank you to race director Sandy Musson of Tri and Run Sports (http://www.triandrunsports.com) and her team of volunteers for organizing an awesome race over a challenging course at the Batawa Ski Hill. Snow conditions were great and everyone in both the 4km and 8km races seemed to have a wonderful time on the trails."

Ontario Running Trails

Humber College - Winter Hike on Snowshoes - Toronto, Ontario, Canada

"What: Join our Nature Interpreters to learn about the history of snowshoeing before trying it out for yourself! This is a weather premitting event, a winter hike will replace the snowshoes in the event there is no snow.

Cost: $7.90/person - $11.30/person *includes snowshoe rental OR $29.38/family - $42.94/family *includes snowshoe rental. All prices include HST. Family consists of 2 adults and 2 children.

For: All welcome - please note that pre-registration is required. Contact us at 416-675-5009 or by email at naturecentre@humber.ca or go online at www.humberarboretum.on.ca"

Ontario Snowshoe Trails

Action heating up in Cochrane during Torch Light Parade - Timmins Daily Press - Ontario, CA

"It's one of the oldest winter carnivals in Ontario. And it's the highlight of the season in Cochrane.

The Cochrane Winter Carnival kicked off last weekend, but the community is gearing up for the major events beginning Thursday.

Committee member Patricia Morin said the carnival is celebrating 49 years, but it's a tradition that dates back even earlier."

Ontario Trails Events

STOP volunteers needed for snowmobile trails - Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Ontario, CA

"S.T.O.P. stands for two things when it comes to snowmobile trails -Snowmobile Trail Officer Patrol and just what it spells -- 'stop' if you are approached by someone wearing one of the new blue and yellow STOP badges.

Currently there are not enough STOP officers designated for trails in this part of the region and more volunteers are being sought for the job."

Ontario Snowmobile Trails

Hotels in River Valley, Ontario | eHow.com

"River Valley is a small town surrounded by hundreds of miles of wilderness area about 10 miles northwest of West Nipissing, Ontario just north of Lake Nipissing near Toronto. The area offers a plethora of outdoor activities such as fishing, hunting, four-wheeling, mountain biking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Lakes near River Valley are teeming with over 144 different varieties of native fish."

Ontario Near North Trails

Your Weather: Cross country skiing trail at Pinegrove. - The Weather Network

"Cross country skiing trail at Pinegrove.
Posted by: tony j. Ottawa // February 8, 2011
Ottawa, Ontario // Shot: February 7, 2011"

Ontario Cross Country Ski Trails

Carriage Ridge Resort Horseshoe Valley Barrie Ontario Ski Golf Hiking Condos Lodgings Accommodations Travel Listings

"Choose from golfing, skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, swimming and more during your visit to Horseshoe Valley."

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