Heritage Conference to be held June 3 to 5 - Northumberland Today - Ontario, CA

"Today's article will primarily focus on the Cobourg Heritage Committee, known as CHC. Congratulations to CHC, town staff -- in particular Stephen Ashton -- and town council for demonstrating exemplary practices in heritage conservation and promotion. Their vision enabled us to receive the 2010 Lieutenant Governor's Ontario Heritage Award for Community Leadership. The only other community to win this prestigious award was the City of Peterborough. The City of Brampton was recognized as an honorable mention.

Kudos as well to Malcolm Wardman and his committee members for co-ordinating and promoting the upcoming Ontario Heritage Conference 'Creating the Will' which will be held June 3 to 5 within our community. You are encouraged to visit cobourgtourism . ca/heritage and be an active participant as it will be an event to remember."

Ontario Trails - Heritage Daily

Timmins hosts Regional Winter Games - Timmins Daily Press - Ontario, CA

"About 30 Special Olympians gathered Saturday for the Regional Winter Games, competing in figure skating, speed skating, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

Regional games co-ordinator Cathy Davis said although 2010 is not a qualifying year for provincials or nationals, competition keeps the athletes in shape."

Timmins Area Trails

Hike Ontario Certified Hike Leader Course - Sat, Mar 26 2011

"Interested in leading hikes for the TOC or on your own? Want to ensure you are prepared as a leader?

The TOC is offering Hike Ontario's Certified Hike Leader course - this is open to TOC volunteers and members."

Cyclocross Bikes - Bancroft Ontario Hastings Highlands Hilly Hundred Cycling Mountain Biking Bikes Boats Canoes Kayaks Algonquin Adventures Wilderness Paddles Bike Club River Trips Outfitters

"See for yourself just how fun and versatile cyclocross bikes are aboard Norco's CCX2. Built to boldly go where no road bike would dare, it sports a sturdy, double-butted 7005-aluminum frame, an aluminum cross fork, cantileve"

The Urban Country - Bicycles Are Transportation: Bicycles In Jamaica

"A friend recently returned from a trip to Jamaica and managed to snap some photos of everyday Jamaicans using bicycles for transportation in that island country. Bicycles are an economical and efficient way to get around, so it’s no wonder that some locals use bicycles to get themselves and their work gear from point A to point B.

On a similar note, there is a volunteer organization here in Toronto called “Bicycles Crossing Borders” that sends commuting bicycles over to Cuba to help Cubans improve their lives and spend more time with their family by reducing their commute times."

Mattawa Voyageur Country Tourism - Historic Rivers Photography Workshop

"Mattawa...'the place where rivers meet', home to 3 legendary rivers nestled at the foot of the majestic Laurentian Mountains, making the perfect backdrop for this photography adventure. 'Learn how to create an image, not just take a picture'. Photography lovers will marvel at the countless breath-taking landscapes this region provides.  
Refine you image taking skills during sessions capturing the timeless views of the historic Mattawa, Ottawa and Amable du Fond Rivers, breathtaking landscapes of the Laurentian Mountains and other unforgettable natural and cultural sights.

Dates:
Thursday, May 12 to Sunday, May 15, 2011"

Mattawa Area Trails

TheSpec - Buzz is building for 1812 bicentennial

"STONEY CREEK Few probably remember there was a maritime component to the Battle of Stoney Creek, but Gill Bibby does.

Following the pivotal battle in the War of 1812 on June 6, 1813 — which many say saved Upper Canada from being conquered — the Americans retreated towards the Niagara River. They camped along Forty Mile Creek, but were bombarded by a British fleet offshore in Lake Ontario commanded by Captain Sir James Yeo."

Trails of 1812

Trails of 1812 - New World Now

Snowshoe trails - Get Out and enjoy the Winter

With hundreds of trails to explore, get some shoes and get winterized!

Just choose - Ontario Snowshoe Trails

Many conservation areas offer equipment and some introduction to the activity. Many local hikers snowshoe in winter, contact a club and they'll get you out with them. Use the trail find to locate a local support group.

Benefit Sunday for ill teen - The Barrie Examiner - Ontario, CA

"A fundraiser will be held Sunday at Ol' West Wing restaurant in Barrie to benefit Adam Fedosoff.

The Innisdale Secondary School student, now 16, was diagnosed with leukemia at age 13. His family has focused on getting him better, which has included a nine-month stay at Ronald McDonald House in Toronto where he received an aggressive medical treatment.

When his situation started to improve, Fedosoff discovered road cycling and participated in the Tour For Kids Ontario last summer -- a four-day ride to help raise money to send children with cancer to camp.

Sunday's event, called 'Friends of Feddy Fundraiser', will include a silent auction and draws.

The event takes place from noon to 4 p.m. The restaurant is located at 201 Hurst Dr. For more information call 705-333-4677."

Sports Digest - Kingston This Week - Ontario, CA

"Rideau Trail Kingston Club Hike

Thursday, Feb. 24. Skate Market Square with the club and warm up afterwards with friends at Tir Nan Og. Meet at Market Square Rink at 7 pm. Details: 613-389-4216.

Winter weekend end-to-end #4 hike February 26-27. Anyone interested in joining the group and experiencing the pleasure of winter hiking call Bill at 613 389 3023."

Ontario Hiking Trails

Hiking Trail Information

Rideau Trail, Hike Ontario

ATVs to be banned from city paths - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

"All-terrain vehicles will be banned on city multi-use paths, but horse riders and snowmobiles will get the green light under a staff-recommended policy.

The economic stimulus fund helped the city construct the Osgoode and Prescott-Russell rural pathways along former rail corridors. Councillors asked staff to look into the issue of motorized vehicles on the paths.

It turned out to be a lively deb at e, especially in Osgoode, where snowmobilers and residents clashed."

Build some ATV friendly trails elsewhere in the area.

Ontario ATV Trails

Twitter / Toronto Events: 02/26/2011 February Hike f ...

"02/26/2011 February Hike for Dog Rescue Central West Free: Created By Paws On the Shore We will meet at the South Eas... #torontoevents"

GTA Trails

Bicycles a big part of county's transportation plans - SignOnSanDiego.com

"Transportation planners have proposed spending $2.58 billion building bicycle paths and improving streets for pedestrians in San Diego County over the next 40 years.

You read that right: billion.

San Diegans are accustomed to connecting “billion” with muscular highways, trains and bridges, not what planners term “active transportation.” For some, it’s long overdue."

A sound investment.

Parry Sound, Ontario Canoe Trips & Kayaking Adventures, Parry Sound, Ontario Kayak Tours, Ocean Kayaking Vacation & Parry Sound, Ontario White Water Kayaking - RealAdventures

"Exceptional, all inclusive Canadian wilderness experiences by sea Kayak into the incredible Georgian Bay 30,000 Island archipelago recognized by the UN as a unique littoral ecosystem of international importance, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve.
Rates From C$ 495 Per Trip "

Parry Sound and North Central Ontario Trails

North Bay News and Weather on BayToday.ca

"Former chair of the North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA), Marc Charron, was honoured yesterday for the leadership he provided in transforming NBMCA to a financially stable organization since its upheaval in 2004.

'Marc's leadership proved to be valuable in the negotiations and discussions that lead to the stabilization of the Conservation Authority these past six years. We are grateful for the significant contribution he has made,' said Board Chair Dave Mendicino."

Conservation Ontario

North Bay Area Trails

Complete Streets Forum 2011 - Venue | Toronto Coalition for Active Transportation

"The first day of the Complete Streets Forum, Thursday April 28, will take place at the University of Toronto's Hart House. This beautiful venue is described as a 'living laboratory...a place for inspiration, engagement, reflection and action' - the perfect fit with what we are set to accomplish at the Complete Streets Forum.

Hart House's address is:
7 Hart House Circle
Toronto, ON, M5S 3H3"

Toronto Trails

Wilderness Canoe Association | Wilderness Canoe Association

"The Wilderness Canoe Association is a non-profit organization of individuals interested in the outdoors and in wilderness travel, mainly by canoe, kayak, backpacking, and by skis and snowshoes."

Ontario Canoe and Kayak Trails

Bike Show Early Bird $99 Mountain Bike Passes are Back Until March 7th!

"We’re bringing back our $99 Mountain Bike Pass just in time for the Toronto International Bike Show from March 4, 5 and 6 at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto.   Visit us there to get your pass or get more information here."

Ontario Ski Trail Resorts

Ontario Off-Road Trails

IMBA Canada

Outdoor gyms start to find their fit | OpenFile

"Over the past year, new outdoor gyms have been installed in four Toronto parks: Woodbine Beach Park; Julius Deutsch Park (formerly Cecil Street Parkette) and Sally Bird Park, both in the Annex; and Glen Ravine Park, near Eglinton Avenue East and Midland Avenue. All are public; all are free. The largest, arrayed around the Woodbine Beach playground, has seven stations that can accommodate a total of twelve people, and includes a leg press, seated back row, and elliptical trainer. The smallest, at Sally Bird Park, has three stations—a chest press, air skier, and warm-up-and-stretch station—that can handle four users."

Ontario Trails - over 2300 gyms.

MyKawartha Article: Dog sled races make it on CBC's Rick Mercer Report

"The Cannington Dog Sled Races got a few seconds of national attention on Tuesday night with a plug on the Rick Mercer Report on CBC TV.
Host Rick Mercer always features one community event at the end of the show and this week he encouraged viewers to drop by Cannington for the seventh annual winter festival. He listed a series of events, including the toilet-seat toss."

Ontario Dog-Sled trails

Kawartha Area trails