"Our vast water systems allow for a diversity of canoe expeditions, degrees ranging from beginner levels to the most extreme rapids navigation and portage passes. We'll take you to either the Missinaibi, Groundhog, Mattagami, Abitibi, Little Thorning, Little Abitibi, Katawagami or Hurricani Rivers and let your Northern Ontario outdoors adventures begin."
Ontario Wilderness Trails
The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak. Be sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OntarioTrails Donations and Memberships always appreciated! https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/content/support/join-ontario-trails-council
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Kayak and Canoe down the Grand River - Sat, May 7 2011
"A guided half day paddle down the scenic and historic Grand River between Cambridge and Paris - suitable for beginners and experienced paddlers alike. Carpool and drive to the outfitter's shop, take a school bus up river and paddle back down with lunch and breaks along the way and finally back to our parked cars as we exit the river and do a short portage!"
Ontario Canoe and Kayak Trails
ORCKA - MYCCR
Ontario Canoe and Kayak Trails
ORCKA - MYCCR
Job Opening - Atlantic Canada Trails Association (ACT)
"Atlantic Canada Trails Association (ACT) is accepting proposals from qualified companies or individuals to provide project management services for our association which will incorporate ACT’s vision, values and objectives. For a copy of the Request for Proposal for Project Management Services (ACT 11-001), please visit http://lnkd.in/-Z3jst or contact Jane Murphy, President of Atlantic Canada Trails at 1-800-465-3636 ext. 4355 or by email: jmurphy@tctrail.ca. Proposals will be accepted until Friday, March 11, 2011 at 1:00 pm AST."
Mountain Bike News From the 2011 Toronto Bike Show | Zombiebikes.com
"This weekend I attended the 25th annual Toronto bike show and I gotta say the event is getting bigger and better each year. I had a chance to catch up with some friends from the industry and I was surprised at how things are coming together."
Ontario Cycling Routes
IMBA
Ontario Cycling Routes
IMBA
North Bay Canoe Club summer Job Opportunities - Ontario Canoe Sprint Racing Affiliation
"The North Bay Canoe Club is hiring Assistant Coaches, Coaches-in-training, Canoe Kids day camp instructors and an Office Manager for the 2011 season. Check out the jobs section for more information"
Ontario Canoe Trails
ORCKA
MYCCR
Ontario Canoe Trails
ORCKA
MYCCR
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Healthy Living Advocates join Trailhead Ontario
Niagara Trail advocates discuss strategies to encourage trail development, sidewalks, crosswalks, bike lanes and other infrastructure that support walking and cycling. A wide range of panelists discuss all aspects of active healthy living and the relationship to trails. Join us as representatives from Pelham Active Transportation Committee, Grimsby Green, Welland Canal Parkway:Thorold Task Group and the Garden City Alliance for Sustainable Transportation talk to the work they perform to develop trails that promote active healthy communities.
As winter fades, dangers to snowmobilers increase, police warn - The Sudbury Star - Ontario, CA
"The return of snowy weather was welcomed by snowmobilers, but along with that came risks to sledders, says the Ontario Provincial Police North East Regional Traffic & Marine unit.
Collisions with fixed obstacles such as ice shacks, rock outcrops and pressure cracks have resulted in riders being ejected and seriously injured or killed."
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
Ontario Sled Smart
Collisions with fixed obstacles such as ice shacks, rock outcrops and pressure cracks have resulted in riders being ejected and seriously injured or killed."
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
Ontario Sled Smart
TheSpec - Cootes to Escarpment link in works
"The park system has been given $235,000 from the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation since 2007. This helped hire a project manager for one year.
The park, which has been endorsed in principle by Burlington, is intended to link and manage the 1,500 hectares of natural areas owned by eight different agencies between Hamilton Harbour and the Niagara Escarpment, and in Hamilton, Dundas and the Aldershot area."
The park, which has been endorsed in principle by Burlington, is intended to link and manage the 1,500 hectares of natural areas owned by eight different agencies between Hamilton Harbour and the Niagara Escarpment, and in Hamilton, Dundas and the Aldershot area."
Canoeing guide, Atikokan, Ontario, Northern Tier National High Adventure
"Northern Tier National High Adventure
www.ntier.org
has 4 positions for a Canoeing guide
(Interpreter)in Atikokan, Ontario
beginning Wednesday, 8th June"
Northwestern Ontario Trails
Ontario Canoe and Kayak Trails
www.ntier.org
has 4 positions for a Canoeing guide
(Interpreter)in Atikokan, Ontario
beginning Wednesday, 8th June"
Northwestern Ontario Trails
Ontario Canoe and Kayak Trails
Daily Exchange
"Cambridge - Warm weather and rainfall will cause rivers to rise; ice jams possible. The low pressure system moving into Ontario has the potential for significant rainfall before the low moves out of the area Sunday.
Forecast amounts of rain vary from 25 to 60 mm with potential for locally higher amounts. The rain will be accompanied by temperatures of up to 8C, which will persist until an expected return to freezing conditions on Sunday."
Conservation Ontario
Ontario Trail Smart
Forecast amounts of rain vary from 25 to 60 mm with potential for locally higher amounts. The rain will be accompanied by temperatures of up to 8C, which will persist until an expected return to freezing conditions on Sunday."
Conservation Ontario
Ontario Trail Smart
Virginia Honors ‘Forgotten War’ of 1812 - Alexandria Virginia News | LocalKicks
"Virginia has an official group working to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the second war against Great Britain.
According to legislation creating the Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail, it will include historical sites in Alexandria, including Christ Church in Old Town, First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria and Trinity United Methodist Church of Alexandria."
Ontario Trails
Trails of 1812
According to legislation creating the Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail, it will include historical sites in Alexandria, including Christ Church in Old Town, First Presbyterian Church of Alexandria and Trinity United Methodist Church of Alexandria."
Ontario Trails
Trails of 1812
Monday, March 7, 2011
Search for young Ontario girl now a ‘recovery effort’
"WINDSOR, Ont. — The search for a young girl who fell through the ice outside of London, Ont., Saturday morning has moved from rescue mode to recovery.
The girl, who police identify as under 10, fell into the Thames River southwest of London shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday.
She was on the ice with two friends when she allegedly slipped and fell into the river. The two girls she was with ran to a nearby house to get help."
Stay away from water at this time of year - Trail Smart
The girl, who police identify as under 10, fell into the Thames River southwest of London shortly before 11 a.m. Saturday.
She was on the ice with two friends when she allegedly slipped and fell into the river. The two girls she was with ran to a nearby house to get help."
Stay away from water at this time of year - Trail Smart
Stand Up Paddle Surfing Magazine - Paddle Canada to Release SUP Program Spring 2011
"Paddle Canada has announced that it is developing a Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) program for release this spring!
Paddle Canada has formed a small group to develop the SUP program. The program will include both participant levels, as well as instructor and instructor-trainer programs."
Paddle Canada has formed a small group to develop the SUP program. The program will include both participant levels, as well as instructor and instructor-trainer programs."
The next step for legendary canoe - Barry's Bay This Week - Ontario, CA
"The famous (and famously immense) birch bark canoe built by Matt Bernard of the Pikwakanagan Algonquins of Golden Lake is about to undergo something of an existential crisis.
The canoe, which was commissioned in 1957 by David A. Gillies, a lumber magnate from Arnprior, as a replica of the huge canoes used in the early fur-trading years of Canada, and even earlier by the Indigenous peoples of the region, has spent more than half a century in the possession of various museums, and has been at home at the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) in Gatineau, Quebec for several decades, alternately on display or in storage."
Ontario Canoe Routes
Canadian Canoe Museum
Trails of 1812
The canoe, which was commissioned in 1957 by David A. Gillies, a lumber magnate from Arnprior, as a replica of the huge canoes used in the early fur-trading years of Canada, and even earlier by the Indigenous peoples of the region, has spent more than half a century in the possession of various museums, and has been at home at the Canadian Museum of Civilization (CMC) in Gatineau, Quebec for several decades, alternately on display or in storage."
Ontario Canoe Routes
Canadian Canoe Museum
Trails of 1812
Hidden Trails | Vitality Magazine | Toronto Canada alternative health, natural medicine and green living
"Spring is a wonderful time to get out to explore in the forest. A soon as the ice melts off the lakes, we take some time to search for old, forgotten trails.
It was one of those wonderful spring afternoons – the lake calm, the sun high in the sky – that Allan and I scanned the shoreline from the canoe. We looked closely down at the map, up at the skyline of the forest, back down to the map and then to the shoreline once again. With practiced eyes, we could make a pretty good guess as to where the trail would most likely have begun."
Watch for high water warnings! Thin Ice: Trails Smart
Ontario Trails
It was one of those wonderful spring afternoons – the lake calm, the sun high in the sky – that Allan and I scanned the shoreline from the canoe. We looked closely down at the map, up at the skyline of the forest, back down to the map and then to the shoreline once again. With practiced eyes, we could make a pretty good guess as to where the trail would most likely have begun."
Watch for high water warnings! Thin Ice: Trails Smart
Ontario Trails
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Leading the way on Niagara’s heritage - Q&A - The Buffalo News
"NIAGARA FALLS—The region’s long-latent tourism potential could finally come to life when the planned Niagara Falls National Heritage Area is completed.
“This area has first-class sites, so let’s make it a first-class destination,” said Thomas Chambers.
Chambers is the newly elected chairman of the heritage commission, charged with devising a multifaceted management plan to coordinate and market the area’s natural and historic resources to boost tourism and stimulate the region’s economy."
Trails of 1812
“This area has first-class sites, so let’s make it a first-class destination,” said Thomas Chambers.
Chambers is the newly elected chairman of the heritage commission, charged with devising a multifaceted management plan to coordinate and market the area’s natural and historic resources to boost tourism and stimulate the region’s economy."
Trails of 1812
Peterborough and the Kawarthas Cycling Summit held - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA
"Cyclists of all types – commuters, mountain bikers, recreational cyclists, racers and others – took part in the Peterborough and the Kawarthas Cycling Summit at the Holiday Inn on Thursday. About 150 people gathered at the hotel on George St. to discuss issues about cycling and to hear several speakers."
Ontario On-road Trails
Ontario Off Road Trails
Ontario On-road Trails
Ontario Off Road Trails
More ideas for March Break
"Get outside for birdwatching and sweet celebrations
Your family can take part in inexpensive activities at several Ontario parks over March Break. They include:
- . A sweet outing: At Bronte Creek Provincial Park, which is between Burlington and Oakville, there will be wagon rides and a heated pancake house. The park's 112-year-old Spruce Lane Farmhouse will be open for tours and so will the Children's Barn where many farm animals make their home. Maple syrup festivities run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through March Break (March 14 to 18)."
Ontario Trails
Your family can take part in inexpensive activities at several Ontario parks over March Break. They include:
- . A sweet outing: At Bronte Creek Provincial Park, which is between Burlington and Oakville, there will be wagon rides and a heated pancake house. The park's 112-year-old Spruce Lane Farmhouse will be open for tours and so will the Children's Barn where many farm animals make their home. Maple syrup festivities run from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily through March Break (March 14 to 18)."
Ontario Trails
TheRecord - Gotta climb! Mountain adventure whets student’s...
"Matlock hopes the proposed Expedition Club will be approved by the school so that he and other members can undertake future expeditions with the college’s support.
Already, he is planning the club’s first venture — to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Africa’s highest mountain, he says, is one of the “easier” climbs of the Seven Summits (the highest points on all seven continents) he wants to reach in his lifetime."
Ontario Climbing Trails
Already, he is planning the club’s first venture — to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. Africa’s highest mountain, he says, is one of the “easier” climbs of the Seven Summits (the highest points on all seven continents) he wants to reach in his lifetime."
Ontario Climbing Trails
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Frontier Adventure Challenge, Hidden Valley Resort (Huntsville, ON) - Saturday, April 30, 2011
The Frontier Adventure Challenge is an 8 hour race with teams of three and solos competing for prizing and glory over 40 km of biking, hiking, and paddling through an unmarked wilderness racecourse. Frontier builds events to satisfy all levels of racers -- from elite competitors to the first-time racer. Multiple racecourse options make the event achievable by anyone with a basic level of fitness, but elite competitors will be challenged with Advanced Course checkpoints. Teams of three can be all-male, all-female, or coed.
The Frontier Adventure Challenge is an 8 hour race with teams of three and solos competing for prizing and glory over 40 km of biking, hiking, and paddling through an unmarked wilderness racecourse. Frontier builds events to satisfy all levels of racers -- from elite competitors to the first-time racer. Multiple racecourse options make the event achievable by anyone with a basic level of fitness, but elite competitors will be challenged with Advanced Course checkpoints. Teams of three can be all-male, all-female, or coed.
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