Raiders clean up on trails - Owen Sound Sun Times - Ontario, CA

"The West Hill Raiders won three individual gold medals, all four division titles and the overall championship at the CWOSSA Nordic Ski Championships on Tuesday at the Hepworth Sawmill Trails."

Ontario Cross Country Ski Trails

The Caledon Enterprise: Providing Local Community News for Caledon, Ontario 24/7

"The trail, while occupying land just north of Caledon, is a getaway for avid trail hikers, and will be an educational and recreational draw for the people of the Town, according to Bob Shirley, chair of the Friends of Island Lake group.

“Of our users, approximately one third come from Peel, one third from Dufferin and one third from Toronto,” said Shirley. “This is a definite tourist attraction that brings people from outside communities. It is meant for everyone. They are free access trails and once we get finished the project the Towns of Orangeville and Mono have agreed to maintain them.”"

Wagjag Scarborough Deal – Snowshoe or Cross-Country Ski Trail Pass and Equipment Rental at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre | Toronto Deals, Coupons and Discounts from DailyDEALTips.com

"enjoy earthbound winter recreational pursuits with today’s WagJag: for $17, you get a trail pass and equipment rental at Scenic Caves Nordic Centre, a value of up to $34.50. This voucher is valid for weekday outdoor adventuring via cross-country skis or snowshoes."

Seven Days with The Giant Returns | netnewsledger.com

"Tourism Thunder Bay, in association with local and regional tourism organizations and operators, is bringing back Canada’s ultimate outdoor adventure campaign–Seven Days With The Giant.
This summer, one lucky winner and three friends will enjoy an all expense paid weeklong adventure exploring the city and North Shore region.  Winners will start with paid return airfare from anywhere in North America, digital camera package, camping gear and a beautiful Thunder Bay print. "

Recreational Trails are a Defining National Characteristic of Canada — NTC Study Finds : UTVWeekly.com

"The National Trails Coalition (NTC) is pleased to announce the release of a comprehensive “Canadian Trails Study” that has identified more than 269,000 kilometres of managed trails throughout Canada. This study provides an overview of managed trails in Canada and an analysis of the most important developments during the past decade for Canadian trails."

Ontario Regional Trail Committees

Letting the dogs out on Family Day | Ontario | Travel | Toronto Sun

"They'll be letting the dogs out on the upcoming Family Day Weekend for the inaugural Georgian Bay Skijor and Dogsled Dash.

The two days of dogsled races on Feb. 19 and 20 coincide with activities at the picturesque Inn at Cobble Beach in Kemble, north of Owen Sound.

'If you've never been to an event like this, it's a sight to see,' said organizer Sasha Fernando, noting this will be Canada's first combined dogsledding and Nordic skiing event."

Ontario Dog Sled Trails

Grosvenor Lodge pairs music and conservation - Londoner - Ontario, CA

"The monthly environmental meetings of the Thames Region Ecological Association will be using a slightly different medium to reach its audience over the next four months.

Beginning tonight, TREA and a local festival director are launching a 'green' concert series called 'Retro Revolution' at the Grosvenor Lodge that will feature acoustic sets from like-minded musicians to complement the association's monthly themes."

London Area Trails

sportsbriefs - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"The Barrie Canoe and Kayak Club's February meeting will be held on Monday at the Southshore Community Centre.

Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for coffee and social time. The meeting gets underway at 7 p.m., with guest speaker Phil Cotton discussing the Wabakimi Project, which he founded in 2004.

For more information, visit www.bckc.ca."

Ottawa River Canoe Club

"Deadline for application:  April 15, 2011
Please submit resume by email to:
Adrian Turcanu, Program Director
orcc@bell.net"

Spacing Saturday: Subway Architecture, Cross Country Trails and a National Transit Strategy « Spacing Toronto

"Coping with the tough Ottawa winter involves embracing winter sports and fortunately Ottawans have access to several great cross country ski trails within a short distance of downtown. Kalle Hakala shows just how easy it is to use public transit to access multiple cross country ski courses."

Ottawa Trails

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."

Ontario Recreational Horse Trails

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