"From the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) Cochrane is about a 10-hour drive, while trailering. It’s straight up Highway 11 and it’s good going the whole way, with lots of services available en route. You might balk at that long a drive, but when the alternative is parking your sled until next winter, it’s hardly any bother at all. So come early, come late: either to kick off your sledding early or to ride until the spring snow melts out from under your tracks, the Northern Corridor is the place to be."
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Saturday, March 12, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Northumberland Events
* The Trillium Walkers invite you along on their five-or 10-km. walk, starting at 9 a.m. For more information, call 905-372-6430 or 905-373-6048.
Ontario Trails Map
Ontario Trails Map
Canada and Ontario invest in infrastructure and trails at Pinery Provincial Park
PINERY PROVINCIAL PARK – Bev Shipley, Member of Parliament for Lambton-Kent-Middlesex and Maria Van Bommel, Member of Provincial Parliament for L-K-M today announced stimulus funding that will benefit local workers and the local economy in Lambton Shores and area, and improve local infrastructure for years to come. Today’s investment of $8,825,000 in joint federal and provincial funding will rehabilitate, renovate and improve the trails, roads and facilities in the Pinery Provincial Park.
Ontario Trails Council
Ontario Trails Council
Multimedia Gallery: Ontario
Click on the link to view all photos from the 2010 Tour for Kids. All pictures are High Resolution prints.
Project Coordinator - Lake Erie Cycling Route, Waterfront Regeneration Trust, Toronto and southwestern Ontario
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position: Project Coordinator--Lake Erie Cycling Tourism Route
Organization: Waterfront Regeneration Trust http://www.waterfronttrail.org
Location: Toronto and southwestern Ontario
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust (WRT) is embarking on new project to establish a partnership of municipalities to create a signed cycling route along the north shore of Lake Erie from Fort Erie to Windsor---approximately 620 km. This route would connect to the 720 km Waterfront Trail, which links 41 communities along the north shore of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. At the Ontario/Quebec border the route continues as part of La Route verte.
Position: Project Coordinator--Lake Erie Cycling Tourism Route
Organization: Waterfront Regeneration Trust http://www.waterfronttrail.org
Location: Toronto and southwestern Ontario
The Waterfront Regeneration Trust (WRT) is embarking on new project to establish a partnership of municipalities to create a signed cycling route along the north shore of Lake Erie from Fort Erie to Windsor---approximately 620 km. This route would connect to the 720 km Waterfront Trail, which links 41 communities along the north shore of Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River. At the Ontario/Quebec border the route continues as part of La Route verte.
More speaker confirmations for Trailhead Ontario
Trailhead Ontario is pleased to confirm; Jane Murphy from Trans Canada Trails speaking of Biodiversity along the Trans Canada Trail, Arlene White from the Bianational Tourism and Economic Alliance (Niagara region) Speaking on the Peace Trail Initiative.
Binational Alliance
Trans Canada Trail
Binational Alliance
Trans Canada Trail
Arthur Enterprise News - Active Transportation Plan has many benefits, council told
"A whopping 54 per cent of adults in Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph (WDG) are considered to be overweight or obese. In Wellington County 18 per cent of youth are overweight, compared to six per cent in Guelph and 10 per cent in the province. In fact, 12 to 13 per cent of five-year-olds in WDG are already overweight/obese.
Public Health’s Karen Armstrong, the WDG ‘in Motion’ coordinator, presented the startling statistics to Wellington North Council on Monday evening. She attended the meeting to brief councillors about the ‘in Motion’ program and explain how it hopes to link bicycle and walking trails throughout Wellington County."
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Public Health’s Karen Armstrong, the WDG ‘in Motion’ coordinator, presented the startling statistics to Wellington North Council on Monday evening. She attended the meeting to brief councillors about the ‘in Motion’ program and explain how it hopes to link bicycle and walking trails throughout Wellington County."
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Live Right Now
Changes at our Borders and Structuring New Relationships
World Juniors, Boxing day Sales and Christmas family visits traffic did not slow you at the Border! Since 2007 border traffic delays do not reduce traffic. In fact the borders are open, the traffic is flowing - Nexxus in the best way to get through the border.
I'm at the Binational Tourism Alliance in Niagara Falls. The negative trends of Sars, West Nile and the change in security are behind us. Canadians and Americans have transitioned away from not travelling because of border delay or security concerns.
The main message - you have to give people a reason to travel and your price point has to be competative. So you have to have quality tourism products, and a marketing strategy. Lack of knowledge about products ensures people won't find you. The border itself and its processes are not a deterrent to travel. Preenter Jason Burgess Deloitte Travel
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I'm at the Binational Tourism Alliance in Niagara Falls. The negative trends of Sars, West Nile and the change in security are behind us. Canadians and Americans have transitioned away from not travelling because of border delay or security concerns.
The main message - you have to give people a reason to travel and your price point has to be competative. So you have to have quality tourism products, and a marketing strategy. Lack of knowledge about products ensures people won't find you. The border itself and its processes are not a deterrent to travel. Preenter Jason Burgess Deloitte Travel
Ontario Trails
Ontario Outdoor Adventure Show
"The highlight of the presentations was – of course – Kevin Callan. He was promoting his soon-to-be released book “Top 50 Canoe Routes of Ontario” due out at the end of March. He said it’s kind of like a “Best Of” album, with a few new routes as well (previously unreleased tracks?). He’s also featured in the Classic Canadian Adventure Contest, where the winner will go on a 7-day series of adventures along side Kevin. This provided him the opportunity to plead with the audience to sign up."
Ontario Canoe and Kayak Trails
Ontario Canoe and Kayak Trails
Cycle for Sight | Bike Events T.O.
"Cycle for Sight is a one day cycling event from Toronto to Collingwood to support the Foundation Fighting Blindness, Canada's leading charity funding vision research. Participants will be supported en route with rest stops, a finish line party/dinner and get return transportation for rider and bike. Distances available will be 70km, 142km and optional 160km. This is not a closed course. See what you're made of."
Ontario Trails Events - over 2650!!
Ontario Trails Events - over 2650!!
Consulting Engineers of Ontario urges long-term infrastructure funding focus – Daily Commercial News
"“Safe and reliable infrastructure in Ontario requires investment, but investment in new infrastructure must be balanced by re-investment in Ontario’s aging stock of infrastructure.”
In its seven-page submission, CEO said good transportation systems and networks are a catalyst for growth and continued economic, environmental and social prosperity."
Exactly - now lets get trail infrastructure added to your products for advocacy.
In its seven-page submission, CEO said good transportation systems and networks are a catalyst for growth and continued economic, environmental and social prosperity."
Exactly - now lets get trail infrastructure added to your products for advocacy.
durhamregion.com | Whitby woman's efforts to preserve heritage praised by Province
"WHITBY -- For countless hours of dedication to the preservation of local heritage, Margaret Clayton has received high accolades from a provincial agency.
The Ontario Heritage Trust recently honoured Ms. Clayton, chairwoman of the Whitby Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC), with a certificate of achievement under the Heritage Community Recognition Program."
Ontario Heritage Trails
The Ontario Heritage Trust recently honoured Ms. Clayton, chairwoman of the Whitby Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee (LACAC), with a certificate of achievement under the Heritage Community Recognition Program."
Ontario Heritage Trails
Plenty of useful information was gained at conference last week | www.caledoncitizen.com | Caledon Citizen
"Workshop sessions offered up a number of different perspectives on the ways and means municipalities might continue to deliver much needed programs, services and facilities in times of fiscal constraint. Workshops covering subjects like building bicycle friendly communities and supporting local active transportation networks — like our magnificent trail system — to complex issues of municipal asset management and the significant challenges of renewing and replacing aging infrastructure. These workshops help local officials develop long-term plans to balance the technical and financial needs of their communities; there is an incredibly wide range of topics available to participants."
Caledon and GTA Trails
Active Transportation Canada
Caledon and GTA Trails
Active Transportation Canada
LapDogs Cycling Club | Facebook
"LapDogs Cycling Club is all about riding with people we like on trails and roads we love. Volunteer run and organized, our club rides focus on riding together, having fun and connecting with new people who share our passion for riding."
Ontario Off-Road Trails
IMBA
Ontario Off-Road Trails
IMBA
TrailSwag - Blog - Toronto International Bike Show 2011
"Both an indoor dirt track and wood track were avaliable for the BMX Jam and Toronto Indoor Mountain Bike Championships. Lots of jumps and dual slalom MTB races. Watching the Flatland riders were something to behold as they were quite dextrious on their BMXes."
Ontario Off-Road Trails
IMBA
Ontario Off-Road Trails
IMBA
TheRecord - Waterloo looks to be region’s lead dog in sustainable...
"WATERLOO — This city is poised to take a leading role in Waterloo Region for active and sustainable transportation.
One of Waterloo’s main streets will be closed to traffic for a Sunday this summer. The exact date and location for the first Car-Free Sunday in this region will be announced in the coming months."
Active Transportation Canada
Ontario Trails Active Living Videos
One of Waterloo’s main streets will be closed to traffic for a Sunday this summer. The exact date and location for the first Car-Free Sunday in this region will be announced in the coming months."
Active Transportation Canada
Ontario Trails Active Living Videos
Feature gardens big highlight at Canada Blooms - thestar.com
"Here is a garden that is specifically designed to engage kids in outdoor activity. Back after a one-year absence is the Bienenstock Natural Playground. Adam Bienenstock and his partner Bruce Sudds have created an extraordinary activity area in a 3,500-square-foot space. Featuring climbing boulders, a Canadian Shield amphitheatre, an Adirondack log stage, a hill with a slide and climbing wall and an aerial rope bridge, there is something here for every kid.
Inspired by the Bruce Trail Boreal forest, this feature garden is truly unique. Artist Debbe Shannon works with the children on nature murals for local schools. Outdoor educators run nature activities for the children who visit the garden and — if that is not enough (and perhaps it is, after you read this) — they have added xylophones, whale drums, bongos, glockenspiels and thunder drums. Perhaps you will want to visit the gardens furthest from the Bienenstock garden?"
Bruce Trail
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Inspired by the Bruce Trail Boreal forest, this feature garden is truly unique. Artist Debbe Shannon works with the children on nature murals for local schools. Outdoor educators run nature activities for the children who visit the garden and — if that is not enough (and perhaps it is, after you read this) — they have added xylophones, whale drums, bongos, glockenspiels and thunder drums. Perhaps you will want to visit the gardens furthest from the Bienenstock garden?"
Bruce Trail
Hike Ontario
Regional Round-Up - News - By EMC News Kemptville Local Community News
"Kemptville & Area Walking Group. Monday, Mar. 14, Wednesday, Mar. 16 and Friday, Mar. 18, 9 a.m. Meet at North Grenville Municipal Centre. Contact Eva Francoeur (613)258-4487. Sponsor: Health Unit."
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Ontario Trails
Hike Ontario
Ontario Trails
Amherstburg readying for War of 1812 Bicentennial events - Amherstburg Echo - Ontario, CA
"AMHERSTBURG — Celebrations commemorating the War of 1812 Bicentennial are expected to take Amherstburg by storm and will continue later this month.
'Amherstburg will be your Bicentennial connection,' said Anne Rota, the town's manager of culture and tourism. 'The War of 1812 will be and is interpreted in many ways. At the end of the day, we want to commemorate Amherstburg's rich history and celebrate the peace we've enjoyed for 200 years.'"
Trails of 1812
Ontario Trails
'Amherstburg will be your Bicentennial connection,' said Anne Rota, the town's manager of culture and tourism. 'The War of 1812 will be and is interpreted in many ways. At the end of the day, we want to commemorate Amherstburg's rich history and celebrate the peace we've enjoyed for 200 years.'"
Trails of 1812
Ontario Trails
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Volunteers offer to improve trail network at no cost to town
EMC News - A dedicated group of Arnprior residents want to make improvements to the local trail network and see one area formally established as parkland - all at no cost to the municipality. Speaking on behalf of a group calling itself 'Supporters of Turtle Pond', Thomas Charbonneau appeared before town council Feb. 28. He said the ad hoc group of citizens interested in this natural area numbers around 40.
The area in question is wooded and lies to the east of the old Canadian National railway line. It is bounded by the Madawaska River to the west and corporate properties owned by Campanale Homes, Sandvik Steel Canada, the Sullivan Group and Pillars Limited. "We (volunteers) have cleared the trails and kept them usable. We have a shared vision. That is a special part of our town," Charbonneau said.
Eastern Ontario Trails
The area in question is wooded and lies to the east of the old Canadian National railway line. It is bounded by the Madawaska River to the west and corporate properties owned by Campanale Homes, Sandvik Steel Canada, the Sullivan Group and Pillars Limited. "We (volunteers) have cleared the trails and kept them usable. We have a shared vision. That is a special part of our town," Charbonneau said.
Eastern Ontario Trails
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