NiagaraThisWeek Article: War re-enactor wins heritage award

"Grimsby’s Tim Warnick wants people to remember the time Canadians fought off an invasion from the south. He wants them to remember the rude wake-up call the country received, one that galvanized national spirit. He wants locals to remember the brave Canadians who fought at Fort Erie and Ridgeway.
Yet, Warnick isn’t thinking of the War of 1812. He’s thinking of an almost forgotten chapter in Canadian history, the Fenian invasions of the 1860s and 1870s. The raids were an attempt by Irish Nationalists to strike at the British Empire which, at that time, claimed the entirety of Ireland."

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Ontario Offers the Perfect Outdoor Holiday - Just the Flight Travel News

"To truly explore there is no better way to discover Ontario than by walking, cycling, or taking to the waters and canoeing through the regions multitude of lakes.

With much of the landscape untainted by man and remaining as natural as possible, there is wonderful scenery and wildlife to explore. Point Pelee boasts some of the most amazing bird watching in the world, whilst travelling to Fathom Five National Marine Park will allow divers to explore beneath the waters. Here 21 shipwrecks can be discovered along with sea caves and intriguing underwater flora and fauna. Meanwhile, pine scented forests offer romantic breaks and hiking trips, the perfect combination for active couples."

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CottageCountryNow Article: Snowmobiling volunteer earns award

"At 15 years, Schofield is the youngest member of the Snowcrest Riders Snowmobile Club and the youngest rookie award recipient out of OFSC’s 232 clubs in the province.

The Severn River teen started volunteering with Snowcrest in 2009 and added another 500-plus hours in 2010. Before he graduates from Patrick Fogarty Catholic Secondary School, he hopes to record 1,000 volunteer hours."

OPP looking for help on Hydro One thefts - Minden Times - Ontario, CA

"Officers from the Haliburton Highlands Detachment are investigating a break and enter that occurred at the Hydro One yard on Highway 35 in Minden.

The investigation has revealed that sometime between Dec. 23 and Dec. 28 the suspects attended at the Hydro One office on Hwy. 35 where they forced their way into secure areas on the property.

The suspects then stole the following:

Two Suzuki 750cc ATV's blue in colour bearing Ontario Licence numbers, 64VL0 and 64VL1. Both ATV's had the wheels removed and replaced with tracks."

Welcoming the World, Rethinking Business for Tomorrow

Waubetek Business Development Corporation is staging their Tourism/Business Conference 2011, March 3-4 at Sault Ste. Marie's Algoma's Water Tower Inn.

With the theme, “Welcoming the World, Rethinking Business for Tomorrow,” the event features workshops, a panel discussion, as well as national and regional speakers.
The keynote speaker is Chief Clarence Louis of the Osoyoos band in British Columbia. There will also be a presentation on lessons learned in promoting West Coast Aboriginal tourism business.
Organizers say the focus is primarily First Nation but the event is open to everyone interested in growing business in the North.

For details go online at www.circletrail.com or contact Menesa Corbiere, tourism business development officer with the Great Spirit Circle Trail at 705-377-4404.

Tribal Vision - Dance Experiences - Treks in the Wild

"Tribal Vision is a First Nations Dance Group that features dances and songs of both Powwow & Iroquoian styles.  They offer Fancy, Grass, Jingle Hoop, and Smoke Dances for School shows, Special Events, Opening/Closing Ceremonies and Dance Workshops.

Their passion is sharing their First Nations Culture through their Multimedia Shows and Dance & Singing Workshops. Tribal Vision has Champion Singers and Dancers.  They deliver Premium Quality shows, because they love to teach and dance."

Smiths Falls Trails

Trails and Wildlife: Outdoor enthusiasts will love our beautiful trails for observing wildlife and local varieties of Ontario fauna. Spend the afternoon hiking, walking, cycling, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and snowmobiling right along the Heart of the Rideau Canal.

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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Hiking Trails - Xbox 360 Project

"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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Mountain Equipment Co-op

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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

Register today

- 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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