March Break at Ontario Parks » Parks Blog

"Affordable March Break activities are planned at Ontario Parks. They include a maple syrup festival, two birdwatching celebrations, and one of Ontario’s most unique ski events.

Freshly made maple syrup with hot pancakes and sausages will be served in a heated pancake house at Bronte Creek Provincial Park during March Break (March 14 -18). Bronte’s annual Maple Syrup Festival will also have wagon rides and the park’s 112 year old Spruce Lane Farmhouse will be open for tours. The Children’s Barn, with its giant jungle gym on the upper floor and farm animals below will also be open. Maple syrup festivities run 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily. Further event details on Bronte Creek click here"

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"Find hiking trails, mountain biking trails & walking trails for national parks, mountains & more. enjoy off road trails, rails to trails & topo maps when outdoors. hiking trails, mountain bike trails & trail maps. Online guide to hiking in canada. canada has a long history of trails. from the first footpaths of the original natives to todays trans canada trail, trails have played a part in hiking in canada canada trails."

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The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA | UR

"Born in Eastern Ontario, this Franco-Ontarian reached the summit of Mount Everest on May 18, 2006. Not only did he fulfill a lifelong dream, he also became the youngest Canadian to have reached the top of the world at 24 years of age. His passion for the Arctic, mountains and rivers began as a young member of Scouts Canada."

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Niagara Conservation Authority supports Trailbuilding Workshop

Niagara Peninsula Conservation on board with trail building site in Stevensville as part of Trailhead Ontario program.

This is a real opportunity for people interested in developing their trail-building skills to learn techniques and best practices from members of the Professional Trail Builders Association.

On April 20 and 21, 2011 Sustainable Trails will be holding a 2-day workshop in conjunction with Trailhead Ontario. The program outline is on-line at http://trailheadontario.com/sessions/

Developing trailbuilding skills so that trails are sustainable, only require reduced maintenance, and that are sensitive to the environment they are placed - this workshopp provides real learning oportunity for anyone involved in trails.

Join us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Trailhead-Ontario/365458255954

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- space is limited.

Ontario: holiday in the true heartland of Canada - Telegraph

"Cycle and hike, paddle your own canoe in the land of thousand lakes and more than 100 scenic provincial parks. From the astounding bird watching at the boardwalks of Point Pelee, Ontario’s southernmost point, to the rocky majesty of the Canadian Shield and the hundreds of lake that speckle northern Ontario, the unpopulated wilderness terrain of Ontario makes an ideal setting for family and romantic getaways."

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Rouge Park Master Plan - Public Meeting

This is a reminder that the Rouge Park Trails Master Plan Public Meeting is next Monday March 7th at the Markham Museum. See attachment for details.

Please join us to learn more about the project and provide your feedback on the work that has been done to date. We ask that send this invitation on to others who may be interested in the Trails Plan, if you have not done so already.

See you there, Rouge Park Staff and Project Team

Enjoy being at sporting events rather than texting at them - Steve Rushin - SI.com

"A 23-year-old office worker in Bristol, England was tweeting during his morning run recently when he ran into a tree, blackening his eye. A 16-year-old in Ontario was texting while cycling and ran into a parked car, smashing its rear window."

Put the phone - down.

MyKawartha Article: Police seek suspect after dog sled festival money stolen

"(CANNINGTON) The organizers of one of Cannington’s most popular events are stunned at a brazen theft of thousands of dollars in gate receipts on Saturday.
Ben Deith, a committee member of the Cannington Dog Sled Races and Winter Festival, said the theft was “a black cloud” that blighted the weekend for the first time in its seven years."

That's terrible. We hope you get your money back.

Vacation Resorts Near Ontario, Canada | Travel Tips - USATODAY.com

"From snowboarding and cross country skiing to dog sledding and snowshoeing, Ontario features an array of winter activities and mountain resorts. Located at the base of Horseshoe Resort, the ski-in and ski-out Carriage Ridge Resort is steps from 68 runs, 18 miles of trails and a terrain park. Within the largest ski region in Ontario, the Westin Trillium House is next door to the Blue Mountain Ski Resort, giving guests easy access to the slopes."

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Sault Ste. Marie Green Pages on SooToday.com

"The Greenbelt supports our Open Ontario plan to develop a prosperous sustainable economy that protects our environment and creates jobs.

We welcome requests from municipalities interested in growing the Greenbelt in their communities - and invite you to join us in celebrating a greener future for Ontario."

We would suggest the province use the OTC to develop a relationship with Greenbelts to market trail activity and a trail economy with these land managers. Our experience with the GTA Greenbelt and trails in not a model we wish to see repeated elsewhere.

CONSERVATION AUTHORITY SEEKS ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE EEL - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

"Rideau Valley Conservation Authority is asking all anglers, amateur fishers and outdoor enthusiasts to be on the look out for American eels. Once abundant in the area, the American eel population has declined by 99% in the Upper St. Lawrence River and Lake Ontario since the 1970s, making them an endangered species. In 2004, the provincial government cancelled all commercial and recreational fishing of the American eel in a bid to protect the species. Anyone who sees or catches an American eel is asked to contact the conservation authority at 613-692-3571, ext. 1176, or email michael.yee@rvca.ca, providing as many details as possible, including location, bait or lure type, time of day, estimated length of eel, and the general habitat. A picture would also be helpful. Anyone who catches an eel must release it immediately."

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

"Find the perfect canoeing & kayaking In Northeast, Ontario for your next vacation. Great deals on budget Northeast canoeing & kayaking to luxury packages. Browse through the Northeast, Ontario canoeing & kayaking listings and book your vacation today!"

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Toronto Guided Tours - Walking Tours in Toronto

"Self-guided tour booklets are available from the Infotent located between Centre Block and West Block at the Parliament Buildings. The city's major advantage is that the downtown core is very compact and many of the sites and attractions are accessible on foot.  Discovering Parliament Hill on your own is a nice attraction.  Why not take learn about Parliament right from your computer. Take the Parliament Hill Tour with the link below to learn more about Toronto's most famous attraction."

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Walking in the Don Valley Ravine « Spacing Toronto

"Toronto’s ravines are spaces of recreation in every sense of the word. The very term recreation has its roots in Latin meaning ‘to create anew’. The ravines are places we go to bike, walk, reflect, or experience natural space in an urban environment. Yet, from where I live in Toronto ‘natural space’ is often a destination rather than our everyday environments. Ravines and parks are created natural spaces that are separate from urban spaces and often in conflict with development. I experienced this interesting tension while on a Don Valley and Dales ravine walk with friends one Saturday afternoon."

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NORDIXX - NORDIC WALKING CANADA | Home

"Nordic Pole Walking is a low-impact exercise that is showing the highest benefits for health, wellness and fitness for people of all ages.

You can become a Nordic Pole Walker and instantly experience outstanding health and fitness benefits.

Nordic Pole Walking has been proven to be a catalyst in health and wellness, validated through many scientific and clinical studies."

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New Options Coming For Pittsburgh Bicyclists - BikeRadar

"“This Plan shows how we can integrate walking, biking, and other active, healthy travel modes into our existing transportation system,” said county executive Dan Onorato. “Planning and prioritizing investments in commuter bike routes and walking facilities will enhance our transportation network and provide sustainable travel choices to move people to-and-from their destinations. The Active Allegheny plan is a blueprint for improved access and choices to connect people to communities, work sites, transit, schools, attractions and residences. By working together we can provide active transportation infrastructure to increase connectivity, sustainability and an enhanced quality of life for County residents.”"

If your community is embracing active transportation please e-mail the OTC at ontrails@gmail.com

Letters to the editor - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA

"The work the CRCA has done this year to maintain the trails should be complimented and rewarded. It is indeed quite dismaying to read that CRCA has been pushed to reduce the budget for maintenance for the coming year. CRCA has one the best cross-country trails in Ontario, and we the skiing/taxpaying public would very much encourage you to go forward in enhancing our Kingston-area gem.

Any reduction in maintenance for grooming and brush cutting will increase the likelihood of possible liability and, of course, a concerning lack of respect for what has become a valuable component of Kingston's winter activities.

I previously wrote to the authority this winter about the cross-country ski trails, and now would encourage the CRCA to not cut back funding in this year and would ask the city to support that and restore the $4,000 in funding.

Tom Turnbull Kingston"

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Bicycle Retailer and Industry News

"The Bicycle Trade Association of Canada (BTAC) is reporting that bicycle sales by independent bicycle dealers (IBDs) have surpassed a quarter of a billion dollars at retail value.

Janet O'Connell, the executive director of BTAC, said: 'Bicycling is one of the fastest growing recreational activities in Canada, and municipalities are increasingly embracing cycling as a mainstream mode of transportation as their citizens choose cycling for utilitarian and recreational purpose. The important contribution our vibrant bicycle industry makes to the Canadian economy represents an important argument, in addition to cycling's positive impact on health, the environment and congestion, for enhanced investments by governments at all levels.'"

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Register A Canoe?-Canoeroots Magazine | Canadian Canoes, Canoeing Country, River Trips, Canoe Camping, Fishing

"OTTAWA—Canoeists and kayakers planning a traditional Canadian summer trip — including Scouts and Girl Guides on group excursions to explore a quiet lake — could now face a mountain of paperwork and a boat tax under new federal rules, critics charge.

Outdoor organizations are hopping mad over an overhaul of boating regulations they say has introduced a requirement for a federal licence for canoes and kayaks used in “guided excursions.”

“What I love about canoe tripping is that all you need is a boat, you need your (personal flotation device), your paddle and some water. It’s really simple ... we don’t need to make this complicated and I don’t want to have to register my canoe,” said Eoin Wood, director of Camp Wanapitei, a popular summer camp north of North Bay.

Transport Canada says it’s all a misunderstanding and insists there is no new requirement for registration."

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