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Ottawa Looking for Trail Groups to Supervise Trail - if you are a trail group in the Ottawa/Kanata Area please contact Patrick Connor at the OTC. We are interested in setting up a webinar with Ottawa groups to discuss the needs of the City. Thanks 877-668-7245

Nepean conservancy group gives nature a helping hand
Your Ottawa Region
Ottawa Greenbelt Sand Dune Conservation — an offshoot of Tropical Conservancy —has received a two-year, $100000 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation ...

Naughty Pine Riding Ranch 481 River Road Rainy River Ontario P0W ...
Ontario P0W-1L0. 807 852 4234. THE PSYCHOLOGICAL BENEFITS of THERAPEUTIC RIDING.Horses have been recognized for their therapeutic value in helping people ...
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Toronto — distilled to its essence
MiamiHerald.com
Getting there: American, WestJet and Air Canada fly nonstop from Miami to Toronto, and Air Canada and WestJet fly nonstop from Fort Lauderdale, a trip just over three hours. Roundtrip airfare starts around $375. Guided tours: Walking tours of one hour ...
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City Tours: Walk T.O.- Toronto, Ontario - Cheapflights
City Tours: Walk T.O.- Toronto, Ontario information, as well as cheap travel ideas from Cheapflights. Search and compare airline tickets, flight deals, ...
www.cheapflights.ca/promos/City-Tours-Walk-To/


Commuting by bike is a dangerous sport | Serendipity
The problem is that while the city has been developing a network of cycle lanes, the whole design is wrong. Worse than wrong – I think Toronto's cycle lanes ...
www.easterbrook.ca/steve/?p=2507


weconserve: networks and groups
CCO is an association of over 40 organizations, businesses and municipalities working to promoteconservation in Ontario. Its mission is to support the ...
www.weconserve.ca/strategy/networks.html


Ontario Bike Summit coming to town - June 27 & 28
It looks like the theme of the 2011 Ontario Bike Summit has changed since I first posted about the event last April. The theme will now be "Building Bicycle ...
mcgoldrick.ca/.../ontario-bike-summit-coming-to-town-june-2...

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New cross-border initiative: Voyageurs path, By LAUREL BEAGER, Editor
International Falls Daily Journal
... inter-connect tourism and cultural experiences across Northwestern Ontario and ... Boise Inc. paper mill tour, the area's bike trail, Smokey Bear Park, ...


Ten great places to pitch your tent in the Northland Duluth News Tribune
The BWCAW offers 1.1 million acres of lakes, rivers and Canadian Shield terrain stretching from Crane Lake to the Gunflint Trail. The Quetico, just across the border in Ontario, is a 1.2-million-acre paddling wilderness. Fishing can be excellent. ...

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'Opening your eyes,that's what it's all about'
Hamilton Spectator
... Mountain by foot and bike — big breath now — down the Red Hill Valley, in a canoe through the east harbour, out the Burlington Canal into Lake Ontario ...

Support the Walk Now for Autism Speaks - Toronto Walk June 26 2011 ...
For more information about the walk, visit this link Walk Now for Autism Speaks - 7th AnnualToronto Walk To donate and support my fundraising goal, ...
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YouTube - HorsePlay Niagara
Looking for a horseback riding vacation in Ontario? We deliver a trail ride adventure you'll never forget. Whether you're a first time horseback rider or ...
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Twitter / Conservation Ontario: Happy #WorldOceansDay! Cel ...
Happy #WorldOceansDay! Celebrate water locally by learning more about your own watershed.
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Neighbourhood (Bridle Path) ---> Edward Gardens ---> Ernest ...
EVENT DETAILS. Length of hike: 10 km. Pace: 3-4 km/h. Terrain: Sidewalk. ... Toronto AsianHiking Club welcomes Asians in their 20's, 30's, 40's who like ...
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Paddling on Local Ponds and Lakes Patch.com
Sorry, my opening day is the first day I paddle (kayak) each spring. ... We paddled a rented canoe in Algonquin Provincial Park in Ontario Canada, ...

Canoe club wins host regatta Mississauga
The regatta featured paddlers competing in the one, two and four person canoe and kayak events. Burloak Canoe Club finished second overall with 883 points, ...

Riders cycle to conquer cancer 680 News
TORONTO, On. - United by the common cause of battling cancer, nearly 5000 cyclists have set out on a two-day ride from Toronto to Niagara Falls, Saturday. The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer event raises money for cancer research at the Princess ...
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Yukon quest trail websites and posts on yukon quest trail
Winterdance dogsledding tours are based in the Haliburton Highlands, Ontario, Canada. Drive your own dog sled team on miles of Ontario wilderness. ...
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Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Hike, Bike, or Ride

Foley Mountain celebrates park improvements
EMC Perth
The trail will now be known as the Jack Herbert Mobility Trail. ... increase local tourism and create business and employment opportunities in Eastern ...

Discovery Walk Launch & Hikes
Discovery Walk Launch & Hikes Presented by: Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. Date: June 11, 2011. Event Time(s): 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM ...
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Toronto officer rides in memory of his wife
Globe and Mail
“To say, listen, you have to get on your bike and finish and come to the hospital.” Feeling exhausted, Const. Campbell made his way up a difficult climb on HamiltonMountain. But as he neared Mohawk College, where the day's course ended, ...
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High Park routes | I Bike Toronto
Those trails in High Park are terrible anyway, so when I'm on my mountain bike, I never go there. The path I take is wide enough for a car, ...
www.ibiketo.ca/forum/commuters/high-park-routes


Toronto Mountain Bikers (Toronto, ON) - Meetup
We are sponsored by Sacred Rides Mountain Bike Adventures and Gears Bike Shop Toronto, and are partnered with the Canadian International Mountain Biking ...
www.meetup.com/Toronto-Mountain-Bikers/?page_start...

City keeps bike wheels turning - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA
Hal Cain has been riding bicycles in Kingston for seven years, and he believes things are changing on the streets. "We're seeing a lot more bikes...
The Whig Standard


NCCP Community Initiation Course at Hardwood Ski and Bike June 23 ...
By Laura
Community Cycling Initiation is the National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) for coaches who will primarily work with novice pre-competitive cyclists at the community level. The focus is on FUNdamentals: to early to train and ...
Ontario Cycling Association

Giro-di-Bolton 2011 Cycling Fundraiser - July 24,2011 :: Ontario ...
Giro-di-Bolton - Charity Cycling event in support of SickKids Foundation. By Bolton Hawks CyclingClub.
www.ontariobike.ca/giro-di-bolton-cycling-fundraiser


Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup #3 | SHORTHILLS CYCLING CLUB
The Trek Store Canada Cup/Ontario Cup #3 was held at Hardwoord Ski and Bike on June 5, 2011. The ShortHills Cycling Club had 12 members competing in various ...
shorthillscyclingclub.com/.../trek-store-canada-cupontario-cup...

Rafting to the Ring of Fire
Toronto Star
Cree guide Ed Metatawabin pulls his 24-foot canoe to shore on the banks of the Albany River, a 1000-kilometre-long waterway that cuts across the province, separating the Far North from the south. By Tanya Talaga Queen's Park Bureau There is a Cree ...
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1st Annual Kawartha Lakes Kayak Bass Tournament in Lindsay, Ontario
Personal water craft for sale, Where: Pigeon River, Omemee When: August 13th, 2011 7am Start Cost: $50 First Prize: 10' Nucanoe .
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Turtle River Canoeing - Canoe Trips & Canoe Camping in Turtle ...
Turtle River Canoe Trips. Displaying 1 canoe camping trip in Turtle River, Ontario. ... Ontario Canoeing by Destination. Atikokan Canoeing ...
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MEC Paddlefest is an urban celebration of all things paddlesport related. Whether you’re a beginner who’s never been in a boat, or an expert paddler looking to fine-tune your skills, there are plenty of learning opportunities both on water, and on land. Come make a splash with us at MEC Paddlefest Toronto


SC Takes Part In Canada's Outdoor Equine Expo And Horse Day
Standardbred Canada
Canada's Outdoor Equine Expo kicks off today and continues through Sunday at Iron HorseEquestrian Complex in Burlington, Ont. Ontario harness racing is ...


Bridge was examined hours before collapse
Hamilton Spectator
It was reported to the HCA by a passerby at 10 am A superintendent had inspected it at 8 am “He called me and told me it had looked fine,” said Tony Horvat, director of land management for the authority. He said staff inspect the bridges and call him ...
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Minister Margarett Best
Health Promotion and Sport

McGuinty Gov't Supports Healthy Lifestyles
Net Newsledger
The Ontario Government is helping people of all ages and abilities in Thunder Bay improve and ...commented Adam Kates, Big Thunder Nordic Ski Club Head Coach.


Walk to find a cure for juvenile diabetes
insideTORONTO.com
In past years, Emma has walked in the Telus Walk to Cure Diabetes, which raises funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada. This year's Toronto Telus Walk takes place Sunday at the CNE's Bandshell Park. While she will not be able to ...
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Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Hike, Bike, or Ride

The top 25 walking intersections in Toronto « Spacing Toronto
By Dylan Reid
Now, I am happy to say, Global News has thoughtfully open-sourced the complete data set. I hope others will be able to use it to come up with other interesting insights into walking in Toronto. ... Spacing Toronto


City's contradictory messaging gets bike boxes off to a bad start
Guelph Mercury
The 'Share the Road — Cycle Safe' page on the city's website includes several tips for safe cyclingincluding, in bold letters, 'Don't pass on the right.' The website includes a link to Ontario's Guide to Safe Cycling, which says when a motorist is ...

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All-star students get Duke of Edinburgh Awards insideTORONTO.com
They strapped snowshoes to their feet for a six-day trek across Northern Ontario. They bonded with Huskies on a sledding trip in Algonquin Park. ...

Trails in Toronto | Monvida
Trails in Toronto. If you're like me, running along city streets is not your thing. You want more out of running than having to dodge pedestrians like ...monvida.com/?p=375


TRCA: News Story
To view a map of the Shared Path please go to: http://www.toronto.ca/parks/pdf/trails/sharedpath.pdf. Toronto is Canada's largest city and sixth largest ...
www.trca.on.ca/news-media/news/releases/108157


Ontario Adventure Travel - Adventure Vacations & Adventure Tours ...
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Ontario • Quetico Provincial Park, Ontario United States: • Superior National Forest, Minnesota, Food & Canoe Package ...
www.gordonsguide.com/adventure-vacations.cfm?country...

14 years for Tour de Grand
Cambridge Times
Last year, Dean Sage from Grand River Cycle tweaked brakes and switched pedals for rider Marco Avolio from Toronto, who was preparing for the 72 km route in the Cambridge Tour de Grand in Churchill Park. Times File Photo The Tour de Grand got off to an ...See all stories on this topic »

Hitting the high seas in a kayak
NorthernLife.ca
Though I've been living and working in northern Ontario for the past few years, ... I had been in a canoe before, but never a kayak, so I was glad to have ...

Turtle caution urged London Free Press
"Currently, seven of Ontario's eight turtle species are listed as at risk," said Scott Gillingwater, species-at-risk biologist with the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority. "Even our most common species, the midland painted turtle, ...See all stories on this topic »


Ontario Provincial Parks | Ontario Provincial Park Trails
Lake Superior Provincial Park Trails | Wawa Ontario Hikes | Trails . ... Algonquin Provincial Park Trails | Haliburton Ontario Hikes . ...
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Wilderness Hike to Conquer Cancer! - SyncBASE Inc - Financial ...
SyncBASE's Wilderness Hike to. Conquer the Highest Point in Ontario, Canada While Helping Conquer Cancer! Canadian Cancer Society SyncBASE Inc ...syncbase.net/hiking.html


ATVs will pose hazard on city's streets The Sudbury Star
Under Ontario's Highway Traffic Act, bicycles are considered vehicles. As such, cyclists of all ages must share our streets with motorized vehicles. Cycling on sidewalks creates an unsafe environment for pedestrians, and is illegal. ... See all stories on this topic »


Compromise should be reached on harbour fishing, ATV use Northumberland Today
Many people might not know this, but there is a law that prevents the harassment of hunters and anglers in Ontario. For instance on some other waters, I get people telling me I can't fish from my boat around their docks or boats. Wrong, wrong, wrong! ... See all stories on this topic »

YouTube - Bruce Trail Hiking - General Brock Side Trail Queenston ...
There are two trails from Queenston Heights. This one's in the east end. .... Added to queue Dufferin Highlands, Ontario, Bruce trailby ScenicOntario82 ...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ashvK2Zssj0


Trail Rides in Oakville, Ontario - Rates - Reservations
Looking for trail rides near Oakville, Ontario? The Ranch offers great rates for adults, children and family groups. Book your reservation today!
www.ridetheranch.com/trail-rides-oakville-ontario.php

Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Hike, Bike, or Ride

Toronto Horse Day is Saturday
insideTORONTO.com
Hosted by the Ontario Equestrian Federation, Greenhawk, Riding Academy at the Horse Palace and the Toronto police mounted unit the event, which goes from 11 ...


Walk, Wheel, Roll or Run and Help Make Muscles Move! Join the 2011 Kingston ...
Marketwire (press release)
KINGSTON, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - June 8, 2011) - The annual Walk for Muscular Dystrophy will be hosted by the Kingston volunteer planning committee on Saturday June 25, 2011 at Lemoine Point Conservation Area. Festivities begin at 10:00 am with ...
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Southern Ontario Training Centre – Open Training Camp
Calling all cross country ski athletes in Ontario aged 17 and up: come on out ... further the development of cross country skiing in Ontario by providing a ...
www.xco.org/.../11-06-13_SouthernOntarioTrainingCentre-O...

Bear treed in Bridlewood
Your Ottawa Region
... spokesperson for the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources. The home where the bear was trapped in a tree in Bridlewood is close to the Greenbelt, ...


K-W Classic Road Race June 12, 2011 Kitchener, On | Waterloo ...
On-line pre-registration is mandatory at www.ontariocycling.org. On-line pre- registration closes at midnight Thursday June 9. ...
waterloocyclingclub.ca/node/1804

2 perfect trail horses - City of Toronto Livestock For Sale ...
i have 2 perfect trail horses. one is 16hh sorrel and white paint. 11 yrs old he is excellent on thetrails, he goes over bridges, train tracks. the other ...
toronto.kijiji.ca/c-pets-livestock-for-sale-2-perfect-trail-horses-...
The OTC is providing this as information only and is not involved in the sale, evaluation nor endorses the product advertised


I would like to ride my bike without dying. - bicycle toronto ...
Great advice already (good lights and ideally backups of same carried in your bike bag). Loads of people bike in Toronto, so learn to be courteous about ...
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Mimico kids raise $5K and counting for SickKids Foundation
insideTORONTO.com
"Biking is more fun than walking or running or scootering." Immediately, Aidan wanted to give the money to "sick kids in the hospital." The brown-eyed, red-headed boy remembered whenever his family would drive by SickKids Hospital, his mom would ...
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BIXI Launch Bike Sharing In Toronto - BikeRadar
I recently used these bikes in Toronto, and they were great! Lot's of locations, good bikes, ...Mountain Biking UK hit the Fort William World Cup ...
www.bikeradar.com/.../bixi-launch-bike-sharing-in-toronto-30...

An emotional and physical journey Niagara Falls Review
In subsequent years, the team has grown to 175 cyclists from across Ontario and, collectively, has raised close to $1.7 million for cancer research. And, of those seven people that were initially diagnosed, one of them is riding in this year's event. ...
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Ontario Bicycle Helmet Law | Trails.com
Ontario was one of the first Canadian provinces to pass a law requiring children to wear a helmet when bicycling. Ontario has been the center of the debate ...
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ONtARiO BikE SUMMit
Cycling Coalition – the cycling policy and advocacy organization we launched in 2008. Since 2006 the number of Rides in Ontario have ...
www.ottawabikes.ca/storage/documents/summit_flyer.pdf

Conservation Ontario
can make better usethe Areaconservation ontario senses awaits you Has conserved over acres Authority, oshawa click for water conservation authorities are ...
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Mt Nemo conservation area, Halton; Ontario CANADA (Photos) - WetCanvas
Mt Nemo conservation area has one of the best cliff ecosystems on Ontario's Niagara Escarpment. Rich green ferns blanket limestone boulders scattered among ...
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Hamilton - Spencer Gorge :: Conservation area :: Ontario Photos ...
Ontario. Hamilton, Spencer Gorge. Tews Falls · Spencer Gorge. A hiking trail · Spencer Gorge - a summer hike · Spencer Gorge Conservation Area ...
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