Ontario Trails News - April 5, 2011 Morning Round-up

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Town should reclaim access to public lake
Stouffville Free Press
... special meaning with the “This is my Ontario” campaign for Ontario Tourism. ... The Town's Vandorf-Preston Lake Secondary Plan proposed a trail system ...

Hell or High Water III
Rapid - The Whitewater Magazine
Throughout the day there will be demos, clinics, and activities. There are plenty of spots to view the action, as the river follows the Millennium Trail ...
Ontario Water Trails
ORCKA

Cycling the World: Day 220: Toronto trails lead the way
Unlike my trip into Toronto on the main road, I could now take my time and plot a route out on the trails that weave through the city. ...
www.crazyguyonabike.com/doc/page/?o=RrzKj&page...
Cycle Ontario
Ontario On-Road Trails

Watershed Planning Coordinator-Central Lake Ontario Conservation ...
The Watershed Planning and Natural Heritage Division of the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority (CLOCA) is seeking a self-motivated individual to ...
www.municipalworld.com/.../WatershedPlanningCoordinator-...
Conservation Ontario

Police release name of ATV fatality - The North Bay Nugget ...

Police release name of ATV fatality. By Nugget Staff. Updated 1 hour ago ... The Northern Ontario Chapter of REAL Women of Canada will hold their Annual ...

northbaynugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3058263

OFATV
ATV Smart

Sacré-Cœur student excels at national biathlon championships
NorthernLife.ca
... a sporting event combining cross-country skiing and shooting. This year, this young athlete from Markstay was selected for the Ontario team and competed ...
Ontario Cross Country Trails


A'burg's vote behind closed doors violated Municipal Act: Ruling
Windsor Star
Massen donated more than $100000 to the town for the naming rights to a scoreboard, the road leading to the UCCU complex and other paths and trails in the area. When Massen's past became public, council called an emergency in-camera meeting with less ...

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Driver charged after cyclist hit - Chatham Daily News - Ontario, CA
A 25-year-old Chatham woman is charged under the Highway Traffic Act after a cyclist was hit by a vehicle Wednesday afternoon. Chatham-Kent police...
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Share the Road
Cycle Ontario
Bike Smart

Elora Gorge hiking trail water trees cliffs and caverns Elora ...
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Tales from the Trails

Trailhead Ontario welcomes the IMBA Trail Care Care Crew.

As IMBA Canada Trail Care Crew, Chad and Deanne Lazaruk travel across the country meeting with mountain bike clubs, trail groups, and land managers to spread the message about sustainable trails! Stopping in a new town every weekend, they teach the art an science of trail building through one-day IMBA Trail Building Schools and other events.

Deanne, Chad, and IMBA Suburu

The Trail Care Crew program is directed by IMBA Canada, in partnership with Parks Canada and the Trans Canada Trail. Before joining the IMBA Canada team, Deanne worked as a trail crew leader in BC, and Chad as an X-Ray Technologist in Victoria, BC.

OFSC Closes Snowmobile Trails Today

(Barrie, ON April 4, 2011): The provincial snowmobile trail system operated by members of the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) for winter tourism is now closed for the season. “Please avoid taking any foolish risks – for your own safety keep your sled parked until trails open again next winter.” That’s the urgent safety message from the OFSC as it warns all snowmobilers to stay off closed OFSC trails and not to trespass on private property.

Ontario Trails News - April 4, 2011 - Morning Round up

Nipigon Bay - Northern Ontario

Red Rock - Northern Ontario

Trails | Living in Aurora - Living In Aurora Ontario Canada
Today was probably my third or fourth time tracking (photographing) progress of the Nokiidaa Traillink that will soon link the St. John's Sideroad ...
livinginaurora.ca/?category_name=trails
Greater Toronto Area Trails

Canadian Running » For a Loop in Canada's Trail Capital
This wonderful labyrinth of trails is waiting for runners just one hour northeast of Toronto. Poised at the top of the Oak Ridges Moraine at the East ...
runningmagazine.ca/.../for-a-loop-in-canadas-trail-capital/
Ontario Running Trails Maps
About Ontario Running Trails

Sydenham canoe race - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA
The Sydenham River Canoe Race is being held on Sunday, April 17. Each year, about 70 canoesand kayaks compete in one of several classes. Classes...
theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3057298&
Ontario Canoe Trails
ORCKA


Cycle in Toronto | IrishAlien.Com
Top five tips for 'biking' in Toronto, by Lucy O'Connor; 1) Buy second-hand – there will be loads of choice online (craigslist) or at the various bike ...
irishalien.com/tag/cycle-in-toronto/
Toronto Cycle Trails
Ontario Cycling Trails


Man dies in ATV crash - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA
A post-mortem examination is to be held Monday on a man killed Saturday afternoon in an all-terrain vehicle accident. North Bay police said the...
nugget.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3057328
OFATV
ATV Smart

Ontario Trails News - April 3, 2011 Morning Round-up

Cataract Falls February - submitted by Todd H.

G Lord Ross Park - Tanya Y.

Where my Hike Starts - from Joe G.

Tourism tug of war
St. Catharines Standard
... literature for cycling tourism, the Welland Canal recreational trail and a ... Tourism Organization, one of 13 new agencies spread across Ontario, ...
Niagara Regional Trails
Trailhead Ontario

Grant lets fans warm up to rail museum
St. Thomas Times-Journal
It was one of several Ontario Trillium Foundation grants for the area announced ... tow ropes and a climbing wall, at Peacekeeper Park, A Living Memorial. ...
Southwestern Ontario Trails
Ontario Heritage Trails 

ontario | International Mountain Bike Association
The Ontario mountain bike scene is vibrant and active. We've got some excellent racing, whether you like straigh XC Ocup style racing, 24 hour events, ...
www.imbacanada.com/blog/category/ontario
Ontario Off-Road Trails
Ontario Mountain Bike Festival 

Walking With A Camera: Toronto Photo Walks: The Distillery ...

Toronto Photo Walks: The Distillery District and St. Lawrence Market V ... Join the walk ... Toronto Photo Walks: Riverdale Farm--Toronto Necro. ... walkingwithcamera.blogspot.com/.../toronto-photo-walks-disti...

WALK and ROLL Pages - WALK and ROLL (Toronto, ON) - Meetup Do you enjoy leisurely walking with a fun group of people? If so, now's the time to join one of the friendliest groups in Toronto. www.meetup.com/walkandroll/about/

"Walking with the sluts" at SlutWalk Toronto I hope this link works for you - I'm having trouble with it. Benjamin Boles's " Walking with the Sluts" piece for Now Toronto was one of the best things I ... iplextra.indiatimes.com/article/02Ei0NUclngjA

What rivers and lakes in Ontario to canoe and campsites? - Yahoo ...
I'm a novice canoeist. What rivers and lakes are t…
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Ontario Water Trails
ORCKA

Canadian Cyclist - New Bike Shops Opening in Ontario & B.C.
Canadian Cyclist Online. The source for Canadian cycling news and information including mountain bike and road bike tours, adventure biking features, ...
www.canadiancyclist.com/cycling4women_news.php?id..
Cycle Ontario
Ontario On-Road Trails

Bike to Work Month - May 2011, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Event: Bike to Work Month - May 2011, Ottawa -- from the Environmental Events Calendar: http://Planetfriendly.net/calendar/
www.planetfriendly.net/calendar/events.php?id=14111
Cycle Ontario
Ontario On-Road Trails

Happy Trails : Ontario
Happy Trails Riding Stables Recreation Program provides a personalized riding program for children with special needs. Riding is an important part of our ...
www.ementalhealth.ca/.../en/_Happy_Trails_a2_b11285.html
Ontario Equestrian Trails
Ontario Equestrian Federation

Ontario Trail News - April 2, 2011 - Morning Round up

Trailhead Ontario in two weeks - join us for the provincial trails conference in Niagara Falls -April 18-21, 2011

The Battle of the Sidewalks: Pedestrian-On-Pedestrian Crashes Increasing
Treehugger
by Lloyd Alter, Toronto on 04. 1.11 The usually reliable Transportation Nation reports that rates of pedestrian on pedestrian crashes and accidents in New York City are increasing. "Frankly, we were just shocked to find out that the average New Yorker ...
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Toronto Area Urban Trails

Walking tours | World Travel Guide
Walking tours of Toronto are available with A Taste of the World. True to its name, the company offers the 'Kensington Foodies Roots Walk', ...
www.worldtravelguide.net/toronto/walking-tours
Ontario Walking Trails
Hike Ontario
Toronto Hikes

Market our nature trails to a global eco-audience
The Chronicle Journal
Those who think the forestry industry will ever be the way it was in the wonder years must also believe that the Toronto Maple Leafs will win the Stanley Cup in the next 10 years. We need to embrace people who have forward thinking and vision for this ...
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"Tell your MPP to tell the province to give the OTC core funding - we've been promoting trails this way since 2003 and we get 1.4 million page views a year equalling over 1.67 million trail visits (Google survey results) but we don't know if we'll survuve one year to the next.


Friends of the Jock River in full work mode
Your Ottawa Region
In addition, the group will schedule multiple canoe and kayak excursions along the ... the largest provincially significant wetland in eastern Ontario. ...
Eastern Ontario Trails
Ontario Canoe Trails
ORCKA


Best Kayaking - Canoeing trails in Penetanguishene, Ontario ...
Download GPS tracks of Penetanguishene, Ontario (Canada). See photos of the route. Share your best Kayaking - Canoeing trails in Penetanguishene, ...
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Ontario Canoe Trails
ORCKA

Trees Ontario taking root here
Brockville Recorder and Times
He is one of a dozen landowners across the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority's (CRCA) area joining in a provincewide effort to restore Ontario's tree cover and combat climate change. "I'm a bit of a nature buff, a forestry buff. ...
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Conservation Ontario
Ontario Trails

Ont to invest in water conservation, Greenbelt
Ecolog.com
As well, the province will give the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation $20 million to continue to support initiatives that preserve Ontario's Greenbelt. ...
"For all that money the could at least support Ontario trails a non-core-funded charity that promotes trails in the greenbelt - instead of doing it themselves. They aren't the voice of trails in Ontario - Ontario trails is. Tell your regional MPP."


Take a getaway to beautiful Stoney Lake
Toronto Sun
Guests will also have full use of all resort facilities such as heated pool, indoor and outdoor hot tubs, canoes/kayaks, nature trails and games room. The package is available any two nights, excluding Victoria Day weekend, for four guests from May 14 ...
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Ontario Mountain Bike Festival

The Ontario Mountain Bike Festival: Trailblazing | International ...
The Ontario mountain bike scene is vibrant and active. We've got some excellent racing, whether you like straigh XC Ocup style racing, 24 hour events, ...
www.imbacanada.com/.../ontario-mountain-bike-festival-trailb...

Ontario Trails News - April 1, 2011 Morning Round up

Untitled 03/31/11: Walking route in Toronto, ON | dailymile
Share your training with friends and stay motivated. Find training partners, local events, routes, and groups. Social training for runners, triathletes, ...
www.dailymile.com/.../605654-walking-route-in-toronto-on

Twitter / Ontario Trails: Ontario Trail News - March ...
Ontario Trail News - March 29, 2011 - Round up: FedNor carpet bombs North with cashNorthern Ontario BusinessTour... http://bit.ly/hfyrR1.
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Off-road trails in Southern Ontario? - Ford Ranger Forum
Where are some good off-road trails for those in the Toronto area? Within 50 kms ?
www.fordrangerforum.com/.../30179-off-road-trails-southern-...

The Toronto Bruce Trail Club - Event Information
State that you are with the Toronto Bruce Trail hiking club. BRING A FLASHLIGHT. I have access to my e-mail Mon - Fri up to 4 pm only, not on weekends. ...
www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/online/.../events3.php?...

Regional Round-Up
EMC Perth
Rideau Trail Association hike- Saturday, April 2 at Wheelers Sugar Bush. ... Events will be listed no more than two weeks in advance. ...

Bass *Kayak* Tourny - Omemee, Ontario August 13th - London Canoes ...
see attached poster for details. location: omemee, ontario cost: $50.00 per angler (includes t-shirt) boat: kayak or canoe only. gas engines 2hp or less. ...
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Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority - Ontario 211: Where to Turn
By Ontario 211
Our main focus is protecting the health of the natural environment with a specific focus on water.
Ontario 211: Where to Turn - http://blog.211ontario.ca/

Hamilton, Ontario: Exploring Spencer Creek: The Beverly Swamp
Infoshop News
The remaining wild spaces along the Spencer Creek show the marks of a patchwork history of land management and restoration practices that continue to affect the health of everyone in the watershed today. As booming urban sprawl and population pressures ...
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Best Cross country skiing trails in Kennisis Lake, Ontario (Canada ...
Download GPS tracks of Kennisis Lake, Ontario (Canada). See photos of the route. Share your best Cross country skiing trails in Kennisis Lake, ...
www.wikiloc.com/trails/cross-country-skiing/.../kennisis-lake

Timmins Snowmobile Club reports ‘pretty good’ season despite late snowfall

Deteriorating snow and ice conditions may be a positive sign of spring — except for avid snowmobilers in the Timmins area.As of Thursday, area Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Club (OFSC) trails are closed, following what Timmins Snowmobile Club officials are calling a "pretty good" season.
"Considering the amount of snow we got this winter, and the fact that we got most of it later, the operators did an awesome job," said club president Gilbert Fortin.
He added although memberships in Timmins were about 5% less this year than the previous year, provincewide the OFSC saw an increase in riders.
Ontario Snowmobile Trails
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs

Ontario Trails Mews - March 31, 2011 Round-up

Cabbagetown / Church Street, April 2nd | Toronto Photo Walks
Cabbagetown & Church Street beat Parkdale & Roncesvalles Village by just one vote! Date: Saturday 2nd April 2011. Meet: 10:00am at SE corner of Church and.
torontophotowalks.ca/.../cabbagetown-church-street-april-2nd/

The Toronto Bruce Trail Club - Event Information
It is a scenic trail that is spectacular. We may stop in Whitevale for ice cream before returning to Toronto at about 4 pm. ...
https://media6.magma.ca/www...org/.../events3.php?...

Kudos & Applause Celebrating those who make a difference
Ottawa Citizen
For many years, the existing crosscountry ski and snowshoe trails have been maintained in a casual fashion by interested skiers and local residents. After each snowfall, the strain and physical demand to pack the snow had become more and more demanding ...
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Cycling in Saugeen Shores
Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
Martin says the club is now trying to organize all of those people together and form an official affiliate with the Ontario Cycling Association. Martin says they're inviting all skill levels, including beginners, to participate in weekly group rides. ...

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Adventure Hiking

TorontoHiking provides complete hiking and walking resources in Southern Ontario , Canada, including waterfalls listings, hiking gear, hiking news, hikes, ...
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Ontario Hiking Trails
Hike Ontario

Ontario Trails Comments on Ontario Recreational Policy

The Ontario Trails Council is not government, but we are a friend of due process.

On Friday March 25th, OTC President Chris Laforest and OTC Executive Director Patrick Connor had a discussion with Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport ADM Jean Lam and several ranking staff on revitalizing Ontario's recreation policy.

Yesterday OTC Treasurer Ray Gilbert and Patrick Connor sat in as invited quests of Park and Recreation Ontario at a High Level Strategic Thinker Session on revitalizing the Ontario Recreational Policy Statement.

Written in 1987 the policy statement is in need of revision and updating. A series of on-going conference calls and face to face meetings should see a new policy by June 2011.

The OTC appreciates the support of PRO, its President Liz Weaver and Executive Larry Ketcheson for being so open about OTC participation. We appreciate that the MHPS recognizes the profile of trails and their value as an element of recreational culture in Ontario.

Ontario Trail News - March 30, 2011 - Round up

Good Morning, Buffalo
Buffalo News
By News Staff Reports If you enjoy temperatures that get a little warmer every ... the Black RockHeritage Trail War of 1812 Project, improvements to Black ...
Trails of 1812
Discover 1812


Local lawmakers help in effort to remember Virginia's 'Forgotten ...
Progress Index
Three of the stops on the Virginia War of 1812 Heritage Trail are in the Tri-Cities. And of the major figures from the war, Gen. Winfield Scott, was born ...

Trails of 1812

Discover 1812

2011 Mountain Bike thread - Toronto Subaru Club
Hey everyone! I dunno about you guys, but I'm itching to get out on the trails. I've been out a couple times already, butI dont want to do much damage.
www.toronto-subaru-club.com/.../146526-2011-mountain-bik...

Ontario Mountain Bike Trails

IMBA Canada

YMCA spinathon April 16
Brantford Expositor
By EXPOSITOR STAFF Toronto Sun sports columnist Rob Longley will join celebrities in ...downtown and mountain YMCAs, Burlington and Flamborough branches. ...

Ontario Cycling Trails

Cycle Ontario

Trailhead Ontario 2011 | International Mountain Bike Association
IMBA Canada staff, including the Trail Care Crew, will be attending the Ontario Trails Council's annual conference: Trailhead Ontario. ...
imbacanada.com/civicrm/event/info?reset=1&id=114

Ontario Mountain Bike Trails

IMBA Canada

Gourmet Trail 2011 - Cambridge Ontario Events on Cambridge Now!
The Gourmet Trail will take place this year on April 30, 2011 in support of kidsLink.
www.cambridgenow.ca/evps/evitem.cfm?evid=4161

Ontario ready to open doors
Toronto Star
Guelph traditionally opens the Doors Open season in Ontario, which is organized by OntarioHeritage Trust. On April 30 it will offer free public tours of 10 heritage buildings and a riverside hikingtrail in the city, including the impressive Sleeman ...
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Ontario Heritage Trails

Wheels in motion for new cycling club
Shoreline Beacon
A group of 38 cyclists met to talk about cycling and decided to form a club. A smaller executive, led by Tim Murawsky, president of the new club, is working behind the scenes to incorporate, secure insurance, affiliate with the Ontario Cycling ...
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Ontario Cycling Trails

Cycle Ontario

Ontario Cycling Association

Hamilton Parks - Local Area Information
Ontario Trails Council highlights parks and trails in the area. The Hamilton to Brantford Rail-Trail is Ontario's first entirely off-road, interurban hiking ...
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Ontario Trails News... | Facebook
Ontario Trails News - 26 articles of interest - everything from the unfortunate passing of the founder of the Canadian Canoe Museum to trails for dogs, ...
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Snowshoeing Education 205: Snowshoeing is a Community Affair
Snowshoe Magazine
An increasingly popular community activity is the candlelight snowshoeing events sponsored by parks and nature centers across the northern states. At these events candles flicker in containers along snow-covered trails giving an illusion of hundreds of...
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Ontario Snowshoe and Backcountry Trails