St. Catharines’ to spruce up downtown with performing arts school, theatre - The Globe and Mail

"In addition to the new arts centre and school, these ventures include the new $111-million Cairns Family Health and Bioscience Research Complex, which is expected to incubate fledgling bio-tech and pharma-tech businesses, as well as a plan to move the school’s Human Performance Centre to the Welland International Flatwater Centre. Being built for the 2015 Pan-American Games, it will host canoe, kayak and open-water swimming events."

Rainbow Valley Riding Center

"Riding lessons in hunter, dressage, western and public trail riding. Horse for lease, indoor arena, large out door ring, miles of beautiful trails."

Hike for Dog Rescue

Paws On the Shore We will meet at the South East corner of Kipling Avenue and Lake Shore Boulevard West. (In front of the Assembly Hall at Humber College) All proceeds from this hike will go toward the Humane Society of Durham Region. http://www.humanedurham.com/ We will meet and begin selling raffle tickets at 12:30 PM Raffle will be drawn at 1:00 PM and the hike will begin after that! Lots of great prizes to be won! (a complete prize listing will be posted soon!) Dress warm! Come out to support a great cause, win some prizes and meet other responsible dog owners!

Family Day Events

Enjoy Family Day at Hiawatha Highlands
Where:
Hiawatha Highlands
780 Landslide Road
Sault Ste Marie
When:
Monday, February 21, 2011
Web:
hiawathahighlands.com

Free cross-country ski and snowshoe equipment, free ski lessons and free trail passes. 9-12 or 1-4

Conservation Area and Trails News

Point Edward, February 17, 2011: The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority held their 2011 annual meeting in Point Edward on Thursday. Andy Bruziewicz representing the City of Sarnia was elected Chair and Larry McKenzie representing the Village of Point Edward was elected Vice-Chair. Steve Arnold was appointed as the Conservation Authority representative on Conservation Ontario.

Hike Spencer Gorge

Event conditional on weather Let's start off with a hike to Spencer Gorge. It has 2 beautiful waterfalls, Webster's Falls with its magnificent curtain and Tew Falls which is 41 metres in height. In the winter this is a magical place because the waterfalls become frozen. What is great about Webster's Falls is that it can be reached by a staircase that allows visitors to get close to the base of the falls. There are many great lookouts along the Spencer Gorge and Dundas Peak

Switchback snowshoe race this weekend - Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin - Ontario, CA

"there's a switchback on tap for the Family Day weekend at the Craigleith Ski Club and it might not be for the faint of heart -- or breath.

The Switchback Challenge snowshoe race will see the resort over-run with a squall of snowshoers eager to tackle unforgiving slopes of the forbidding Blue Mountains. It's one of the area's best-kept secrets, although it's also one of the more popular snowshoe races in the province and in Canada.

Organizer Hugh Fallon said the race started from somewhat inauspicious beginnings."

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First city-wide Family Day celebration set to begin - thestar.com

"It’s been four years since Premier Dalton McGuinty gave Ontarians the gift of a day off in February. And while it’s taken a while for us to embrace it, Family Day has finally caught on.

While many families have taken the opportunity to go away, if you’re staying home there’s still plenty to do."

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Simcoe County Trail Survey

Provide your feedback to the County so it can shape its trails plan.

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Snowmobiling is all 'about the lifestyle' - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA

"A few years ago, the Greater Sudbury area was the heart and soul of snowmobiling activity -- the epicentre, really -- in northeastern Ontario.

A huge event in Garson this Saturday is looking to attract 350 snowmobilers from across Ontario. Organizers also want to help get that image back after a number of rather quiet years on the trails in the Sudbury District.

'The Big Deal Poker Run idea came up back in October,' Mark Lang of Snow Goer Magazine Canada."

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durhamregion.com | Province, Pickering landowners agree on Seaton plans

"The Province and Seaton Landowners have agreed to Pickering's plans for Seaton.

It develops eight sustainability principles. They are, to create: walkable, transit-supportive neighbourhoods through compact development, mixed-use development and parks and recreational facilities; a transit, cycling and pedestrian supportive urban system; and opportunities for job creation, especially on the employment lands, concurrent with residential growth."

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About Ontario Trails

Meet the Adventure Kayak Crew - Adventure Kayak, The Sea and Touring Magazine

"Adventure Kayak staff will be at the 2011 Toronto Outdoor Adventure Show. Come by and say hi."

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About Ontario Canoe and Kayak Trails

Ontario Public Service Careers - Job Preview

"In this exciting role with the Ministry of Natural Resources Renewable Energy Program, the successful candidate will make an important contribution to the development and implementation of policies and programs that support renewable energy development on Crown land."

Brantnews.com - Local Brantford News, Brantford Restaurant Listings, Events, Hotels, Attractions, Shopping, Movies, Bars, Clubs, Nightlife, City Guides, Harmony Square, blogs

"A three-year study of an ancient underground river valley that flowed from Waterloo to Dundas 10,000 years ago shows the potential for future sources of drinking water.

Researchers for the Grand River Conservation Area and Ontario Geological Survey gathered on Thursday afternoon to show off the results of the study before it was to be presented to the International Association of Hydrogeologists that evening."

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Aboriginal Tourism Conference

"GSCT invites you to a Tourism/Business Conference 'Welcoming the World, Rethinking Business for Tomorrow'
March 3-4/2011 Algoma´s Water Tower Inn, Sault Ste Marie, Ontario
Call 1-800-461-0800 to reserve acommodation under the GSCT before February 2, 2011 AND RECEIVE DISCOUNT ROOM RATE!"

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Always check ice before you head out - Northumberland Today - Ontario, CA

"This is where my mixed emotions come into play. The forecast for the next couple of days is calling for abnormally high temperatures and rain for our part of Ontario. If that comes true, and it sure looks and feels like it will, we won't have to worry about fighting deep snow until we get back to cooler, freezing weather again. I like that idea, simply because I like to zip around the lakes on my ATV and fish a variety of locations, which usually results in better catches, especially when an area gets too much fishing pressure as some locations are.

On the other hand, will we even be able to go ice fishing until the ice firms up again? Will the ice be safe enough to walk on, let alone drive on? Only time will tell, but you can bet I'll be checking the ice conditions thoroughly before I head out on it."

ATV Smart

Wise Federal Investments in Tight Times

Trail destinations are vital to the West Virginian economy. Trails signi!cantly contribute to the West Virginia’s burgeoning tourism industry, boosting local economies through job creation and business district revitalization. Federal investment is absolutely critical for trail construction, and pays dividends accordingly.

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Stoked on Stokely skiing - thestar.com

"The three of us — Nordic skiers of varying levels — have stopped halfway through our 15-kilometre trek at the propane-heated Stokely Lake Cabin to eat lunch, swap ski stories and pose for pictures with fellow skiers. Pat, Carina and I have plans to press on to the legendary Norm’s Cabin on Bone Lake, where trapper Norm Bourgeois lived until his death last year. Maintained by the Algoma Highlands Nature Conservancy, the rustic cabin is filled with memorabilia and tea and cookies, awaiting famished skiers. But our aching quads demand our attention, so we head back to the trailhead under sunny, blue skies — and a few slippery slopes along the way."

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The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA | UR

"Come join M.U.S.H.E.R.S. Dog Sled Tours & Sudbury Heart & Stroke Foundation on February 26th from 10 am to 3 pm in a fun-filled day in support of healthy, active living!"

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CottageCountryNow Article: Dogsled weekend a success

"The Town of Kearney went to the dogs and it was a big success.

Kearney dogsled committee chair Lisa Houliston says, based on the positive feedback she’s received, the 17th annual the dogsled races were an event to remember."

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