Ontario Trail News - Paddle, Bike, Hike and Ride Ontario's Trails

New additions to one of Toronto's best spaces: Tommy Thompson Park
Open File (blog)
The project will also involve updating trails and enhancing aquatic and terrestrial habitats. OpenFile Toronto spoke to Ralph Tonninger, manager of Tommy Thompson with the Toronto Regional Conservation authority, about this. The intent of the upgrades ...
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Big Ben Trail in Development | Trailhead Ontario Conference
The proposal for a trail in one of Lanark County's Community forests, named after Canada's most famous Olympian horse, has now been approved by five levels.
trailheadontario.com/trailhead.../big-ben-trail-in-development/
 
Latornell Trail opened
The Barrie Advance
... designed for walkers only (cross country skiers in winter too), ... left almost two million dollars to further sound conservation practices in Ontario. ...

New National Tourism Strategy Launched - Signature Experiences, building on the idea that people want to have stories to tell when they get back home, the Canadian Tourism Commission showed a video at Ontario's Tourism Summit on Wednesday October 5, 2011. See the news here.

Volunteers needed to complete work at Joel Stone Heritage Park
EMC St. Lawrence
EMC News - With the bicentennial of the War of 1812 fast approaching, ... "The Joel Stone 1812 Heritage Park (is becoming) a reality (thanks to the) grant ...

Regional Round-Up
EMC Perth
Ontario Early Years Workshop, Mother Goose on the Loose, Arklan School, October 6, 13, .... Meet at Conlon Farm at 9 am Rideau Trail Association, Sunday, ...

This Weekend’s Bus Hikes  

General Information on Bus Hikes.

Saturday, October 8 2011, Bus hike Level I/II - Iroquoia, Upper Spencer Creek (Map 8) We'll hike through Crook's Hollow, past Webster's Falls and Tews Falls, to Dundas Peak. Entrance fee $2. Full Details

 WCC riders excel during endurance race
Woodstock Sentinel Review
Contributed photo The Woodstock Cycling Club recently hosted its annual six-hour mountain bike endurance race. Local club riders competed against those from ...

Cycling Ontario | Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Cycling in Ontario www.explorethebruce.com/cycling.php.
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Toronto Fall Bike Show - Mountain Bike Review
Predictions this year? Crap? or something to look forward to? Toronto Bicycle Fall Blowout Sale A once-a-year, seven-hour sales blitz Saturday,
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Trails near Toronto for a beginner? - Jeep Wrangler Forum
Any suggestions for a beginner who doesn't want to go to crazy?
www.wranglerforum.com/.../trails-near-toronto-for-a-beginner...

more - OFTR - The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
The OFTR Mandate and Strategic Plan directs the staff to preserve trails for 'good intentioned' users so when private riding area landowners contact us we do ...
www.oftr.ca/articles.php?id=7012

Annual tourism summit focuses on past successes, future initiatives
EMC St. Lawrence
Alan Medcalf of the Brockville Cycling Advisory Committee explained well how various bike groups can benefit the area. He said some cyclists are organized and ride in groups and others ride independently. He noted many riders show up days before an ...
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Thanksgiving-inspired decorations
CANOE
She looks for interesting pieces when hiking in the pastoral and wooded areas around her southwestern Ontario home. "I like to pick up sticks and stones. I look for branches that have fallen off trees and have interesting shapes. ...
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Proposed Big Ben Memorial Trail in Lanark County Approved

The proposal for a trail in one of Lanark County’s Community forests, named after Canada’s most famous Olympian horse, has now been approved by five levels of governance. In its provision for horses, the Big Ben Memorial Trail marks a first in the history of wilderness trail development on public land in Lanark County.

Approximately 10.5 kms of trail loops have been considered connecting to 8 kms of existing logging roads in the Lavant Main Block forest. Routings for the trail loops will be GPS mapped and tagged commencing this fall and resumed next spring. The three-season, non-wheeled network of wilderness trails will meander throughout the forest accommodating walkers, birders, field naturalists, school nature group outings, families, day packers, and participants in the therapeutic riding program, cross-country skiers and snowshoers. The trail will not interfere with existing users in the forest or the county’s forest management plans and will be closed during deer hunting season.

Subway sponsored a free community outreach program

As part of a national goodwill publicity campaign.  A volunteer doctor who specializes in nutrition & stress management will come on-site to your company and give a 30-minute presentation during a complimentary catered Subway breakfast or lunch.  All you need to do is register at www.2011wellness.com and you will be contacted by an event coordinator.  Also remember to ask about our free health screenings (blood pressure, self defense, yoga, massage etc.).  For any questions or concerns please contact us.

  

CTV Toronto - Ont. boasts more cyclists, but safety still a concern ...
CTV Toronto - A new survey shows the number of cyclists in Ontario is growing, but many respondents would cycle more if it was safer.
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Newly developed trails provide peace, beauty and protection of natural environment
Bancroft This Week
Reeve Dave Golem of Limerick Township has a deep affection for the property and when he heard that Cindy Cassidy of the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) was looking for fitness grants to develop recreational trails he asked for her assistance. ...
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Hiking Day attracts dozens of participants to Hersey Lake - Timmins ...
With plenty of sunshine and a pleasant breeze, Hiking Day in Timmins was ... --- Ontario---, Amherstburg - Amherstburg Echo, Bancroft - Bancroft this Week ...
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Hike Ontario needs more youth
Elliot Lake Standard
The president says there is a great divide between the current leadership of Ontario's hiking trails and the young people who enjoy the outdoors. Friesen explains that thanks to technology young people do not need the same level and type of ...
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Walking in an artistic wonderland
Toronto will come alive this weekend as Nuit Blanche takes over the streets. ... make sure you are wearing warm clothing and good walking shoes,” said Sleath. ...
www.thedailyplanet.com/index.php?option...

Thanksgiving-inspired decorations
CANOE
She looks for interesting pieces when hiking in the pastoral and wooded areas around her southwestern Ontario home. "I like to pick up sticks and stones. I look for branches that have fallen off trees and have interesting shapes. ...
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Toronto Section - The Toronto Bruce Trail Club - Event Information
This is #5 of a six part series of hikes towards achieving the 2011 Toronto Section Blue Trail Challenge. We will cover the Duff Pit, Bennett Heritage, Maureen ...
www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/online/.../events3.php?...

Leading the Way
CTV.ca
Ontario has the largest contingent of hometown athletes competing at the 2011 Pan ... Modern Pentathlon, Table Tennis, Tennis and Canoe/Kayak Sprint. ...

Conservation authorities' future seen as an issue
The Kingston Whig-Standard
"We are concerned about comments made by (Conservative leader Tim) Hudak," said Don Pearson, general manager of Conservation Ontario, the umbrella body representing the province's regional conservation authorities. Pearson fears that people may not ...
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Locally-grown pie pumpkins a tasty fall treat
Toronto Sun
Pick one up at an Ontario Greenbelt Farmers' Market this weekend and savour delicious harvest flavours from just beyond your own backyard. ...

Innisfil girl on the right track with off-roading

The Barrie Examiner
... riding her all-terrain vehicle in competitions across Ontario. ... When she was six, they asked her if she would like to try racing her ATV and the ...

Peroni questions Gélinas' accomplishments
NorthernLife.ca
... reflect the resource-rich area and the role it plays in Ontario's economy, ... A Hudak/Peroni government will reopen the ATV trails and access to OUR ...

Ontario Trails News - Update

In 2007 the Ontario Government proclaimed the Ontario Trails Strategy.

Through extensive sector collaboration and thorough public outreach the Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport sought input through a rigorous 22 meeting schedule.

In this policy document the government lays out balance between the great things about trails - economic benefit, health benefits, active living opportunity, land use for all Ontarians, rail to trail conversion, reduction in user conflict - and the development of awareness about the 88,000km of trails in Ontario.

The Ontario Trails Council (OTC) welcomes input and discourse about the strategy and its impacts. We encourage all Ontarians to consider the strategy and the OTC as you hear about the politics or single sector initiatives, cycling, snowmobiling, trail development or other groups claiming to have a better idea.

OTC welcomes focus through the Ontario Trails Co-ordinating Committee, an award winning group of 10 NGO's and 10 Government departments, where discussions on strategy and direction for land use (conservation etc.), activity (cycling, atv'ing, snowmobiling, equestrian, etc.), infrastructure (bridges, cycling lanes, active transportation etc.) can be discussed.

Please join our group today.

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Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Bike, Hike and Ride Ontario's Trails

Scarecrows not afraid of rain
Owen Sound Sun Times
"You watch Bill with his Ontario Tartan and his big Bill overalls. ... Because of the heavy rain outdoor events of the Scotia Bank family festival were ...

Tories promise to put northerners first
NorthernLife.ca
Also on hand were supporters, representatives of rod and gun clubs, ATV groups, ... with- northern Ontario's traditional way of life, she stated. ...

From Share the Road: Poll shows increased support for cycling in ...
Burlington, Ontario — October 2nd, 2011 – On the eve of the provincial election, the Share the Road Cycling Coalition, (The Coalition) a provincial cycling policy ...
cycle.ottawacitizen.com/.../from-share-the-road-poll-shows-inc...

Art and Science in the South Nation Watershed
OurHometown.ca
... natural history books, while Fred is a long-term member of SNC's Fish & Wildlife Committee, as well as numerous issue-oriented conservation organizations such as the Ontario Freshwater Mussel Recovery Team, and the Ontario Road Ecology Group. ...
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Minto named Ontario GREEN builder of the year for third time
Solid Waste & Recycling
"With many innovative firsts, the Minto Group clearly demonstrated that it significantly lowers the environmental impact of its land development, construction and building operations," states the OHBA. "As well, the company has achieved valuable green ...
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FaceBook removing the discussion page reduces the professional use of FB. First you reduced the significance of groups, now, taking out discussions alienates people from gathering around a cause. Discussions also allows for an archival list function - nobody is going to see something of importance if its buried under Older Posts way down my wall as FB is proposing - but on the Discussion page one can always scroll through topics to engage in a discussion, even a year later! For communication experts - this is flawed FB. Tell FB this is flawed.

    

Ontario Trails News - Develop, Manage, Use and Preserve Ontario's Trails

Scarborough getting more bike lanes
The Toronto Observer
In July 2009, Toronto Transportation Services received a total of $23 million through the Recreation Infrastructure Canada Program in Ontario (RInC) and the Ontario Recreation Program (Ontario REC) to develop multi-use trails within hydro and rail ...See all stories on this topic »   

Art + Design On West Queen West at Gladstone Hotel | Arts ...
Every week, The Drake Hotel's art concierge, Betty Ann Jordan, leads a walking tour of Toronto's de facto art + design district. Beginning in ...www.avclub.com/.../art-design-on-west-queen-west,266494/

Barcelona's waterfront a model for Toronto
Toronto Sun
It is the kind of mixed use development that would set Toronto's green snobs and planning elitists all a-Twitter. For one, it is not at all a Socialist Utopia. While there is green space, there are also plenty of attractions, concrete trails, ...
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BMO Becomes Presenting Partner of the International Plowing Match ...
MarketWatch
"We are proud to partner with the Ontario Plowmen's Association, ... The five-day outdoor event will spread over hundreds of acres of land near the village ...

Trails of 1812

Dave Brown: War of 1812 still big news in this city
Ottawa Citizen
Wars shape political landscapes and without 1812, Ottawa would likely ... The canal opened in 1832, and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007. ...

Green Volunteer Opportunities · Volunteer Position, Friends of the ...
Environmental Volunteer / Green Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer Position, Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.www.planetfriendly.net/volunteer/vld.php?id=15569

Ont. boasts more cyclists, but safety still a concern
CTV.ca
TORONTO — A new survey shows the number of cyclists in Ontario is growing, but many respondents would cycle more if it was safer. The survey for the Share the Road Cycling Coalition finds that about 28 per cent of adults in Ontario cycle regularly, ...See all stories on this topic »

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Etobicoke candidates share their views on transit
insideTORONTO.com
We are also committed to investing $200 million in Ontario municipalities for active transportation infrastructure over the next four years. Active Transportation refers to human-powered modes of transportation such as cycling, walking or wheeled ...
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The Hip & Urban Girl's Guide: Five Great Hiking Spots Near Toronto
Five Great Hiking Spots Near Toronto. We are lucky to live so close to several beautiful conservation areas and greenbelts that offer great hiking trails and scenic ...
www.hipurbangirl.com/.../five-great-hiking-spots-near-toronto...


Toronto businesses recognized with Bicycle Friendly Business Awards
Toronto businesses recognized with Bicycle Friendly Business Awards. Six local businesses were honoured last night as recipients of the City of Toronto's 2011 ...
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POSITION Coordinator – Outreach and Job ... - Conservation Ontario
Ability to travel in the GTA and a valid Ontario driver's license. EXAMPLE OF MAJOR TASKS. • Recruit and select participants for the program, deliver information ...
www.conservationontario.ca/.../TRCA_ProgramCoordinator_...

Put wind farms in the right places
Owen Sound Sun Times
This is of course a key concern of conservation organizations like Ontario Nature. And it puts us in an interesting position. On one hand, we are painfully aware of the deadly impacts of projects when they are poorly sited in habitats of importance to ...
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Q&A with the Liberal Party
Hamilton Spectator
Today through Tuesday, we publish their answers LIBERAL LEADER Ontario Premier .... We know that Tim Hudak's PCs opposed the creation of the Greenbelt, so, ...

Local News Briefs
The Sudbury Star
ATV enthusiasts, fishers and hunters, miners from FNX and Xstrata, ... "We want to show how the Ontario PC party respects our northern traditions and how a ...

    

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Canadian Running » Forum » Magazine » Training » Looking for new ...
Check out Trail Running Canada at http://www.trailrunner.ca or facebook group ' Trail Running Canada' or 'Run Trails Ontario' (different group but still good). ...
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GreenDoor at Edenglen to celebrate grand opening next weekend in Ontario
San Gabriel Valley Tribune
In addition, hiking and bike trails extend throughout the greater community, offering close-to-home fitness opportunities. With homeowner's association dues as low as $150 per month, a low 1.06 percent tax rate and CFD/Special Assessments of $1240 a ...
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Local Candidates Respond To Environmental Issues
NorthumberlandView.ca
We will make sure that major new developments are accessible by transit and other active modes of transportation, and provide facilities for cyclists. Ontario Liberals are committed to encouraging more people to use bicycles and other forms of ...
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Travel: Out for the day . . . in Prince Edward County
Waterloo Record
An excellent map is available on the Prince Edward County Tourism website. Locations for the county's “Taste Trail” (food and wine) and Arts Trail are also ...

Final debate.
InsideHalton.com
If it doesn't work, it goes,” he said, adding, “conservation authorities have done an excellent job preventing flood control in Ontario and I believe they'll do that job for many years to come.” Spohr said the NDP want to provide more funding to the ...
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Burton part of green challenge to Hudak
InsideHalton.com
The group is part of the Ontario Greenbelt Alliance, which is a watchdog and defender of Ontario's Greenbelt, whose vision is to make the Greenbelt a ...

59 Carden St.: Guelph's mayor enters provincial election fray on ...
“The Liberals, NDP and Green Party all responded to the first letter and their responses all support the Greenbelt. Ontario families deserve to know what Mr. ...
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Outdoor Adventures - Learn to Cross Country Ski in Ontario Canada
All equipment is provided. Lessons are at Arrowhead Provincial Park. A special cross country ski package is available through the Tulip Inn, Huntsvlle, Ontario. ...
www.northernontario.travel/.../180-learn-to-cross-country-ski-...      

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Walking Thru the Past. Mark Irish's ... - Storied Toronto Walking Tours
Storied Toronto Walking Tours offer the best Toronto City Tours, a fascinating ... that September has had its share of significant dates in the history of Toronto. ...
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Annual Salamander Festival returns to Belfountain Saturday
Caledon Citizen
Activities will take place in the hamlet and Belfountain Conservation Area (CA). ... 3 pm) from the Ontario Falconry Centre; free give-aways for the garden, ...

Kayak and Paddle Found on Lake Ontario
Kayak and Paddle Found on Lake Ontario. A resident of Oshawa walking along the beachfront at Victoria Street in Whitby yesterday discovered an overturned ...
www.durhamnews24.com/.../656-kayak-and-paddle-found-on...

Emphasize conservation
Waterloo Record
While the McGuinty's Liberals' “green” platform is rich on expensive renewables, it's cheap on pragmatic conservation. The cheapest kilowatt-hour is the one that isn't used. With nearly one million existing Ontario homes, a market mechanism that ...
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Fred Schneider dead at 85
Farm Focus
He was also a passionate environmentalist, planting thousands of trees on his home property on the northwestern outskirts of Waterloo, Ontario and winning a number of conservation awards from organizations such as the Grand River Conservation Authority ...
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Ontario Trails: Ontario Trails News - Update
My Photo · Ontario Trails: Ontario boasts over 88000 km in trails. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or North of Superior, if life's a journey we have your trail. ...
ontariotrails.blogspot.com/.../ontario-trails-news-update.html

Cross-Country Skiing in Manitoulin Island, Ontario | Travel Tips ...
Manitoulin Island in northern Ontario gives cross-country skiing enthusiasts an opportunity to hit the trail on the largest freshwater island in the world. The island ...
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Ontario Trails News - Paddle, Bike, Hike and Ride Ontario's Trails

Riotous colours on the Rideau
Toronto Star
This is a Parks Canada site with a stairstep configuration of four heritage locks and short hiking trails to the stone blacksmith shop and massive true-arched dam (curving 107 metres tip-to-tip). Stop in the pretty village of Westport, at the summit of ...
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Community Events
Seaway News
AVONMORE BERRY FARM FIELD TRIP: With the Ontario Early Years Centre, ... CORNWALL OUTDOOR CLUB de PLEIN AIR ~ Oct 1: Canoeing & Hiking, Hill Island. ...

Selling St. Thomas one washboard at a time
St. Thomas Times-Journal
Now in its 10th year across the province, Doors Open Ontario is an initiative of ... Elgin launches its latest tourism initiative, the Elgin Arts Trail, ...

Bicycle donations for youth in Thorncliffe Park sought
insideTORONTO.com
Bicycle donations for youth in Thorncliffe Park sought. East York Collegiate student Shakir Murphy, 17, joins Toronto police Const. Marc Hayford at Marc Garneau Collegiate for the first ride of the season with the ProAction Mountain Biking Club. ...
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New Ontario Youth Cycling Announcement – The Attack Cycling ...
September 28, 2011 (Ontario) – The Hamilton Cycling Club and the Forest City Velodrome are pleased to announce the formation of a new youth development ...
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TRAILS OF 1812

MP's bid to protect flag adds another notch to Harper's patriotic belt
Globe and Mail
... detail Wednesday at a news conference with Heritage Minister James Moore. ... new funding for commemorating the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, ...   

Walking With A Camera: Toronto Photo Walks: Toronto Zoo 4
Toronto Photo Walks: Toronto Zoo 4. Okay, we have had tigers, now we have lions. And Hyenas, penguins, giraffes. Thus ends the African Savannah portion of ...
walkingwithcamera.blogspot.com/.../toronto-photo-walks-toro...

Canadian Cyclist - University Cup Mountain Bike Race Series: Race ...
September 27/11 10:23 am - University Cup Mountain Bike Race Series: Race # 2. Posted by Editoress on 09/27/11. The second of the Ontario University Cup ...
www.canadiancyclist.com/dailynews.php?id=22784

Rodeo pulling into town
YorkRegion.com
Ontario has the fourth-largest horse market in North America, so Riding is a sport in which nanoseconds count. The event will feature live commentary about ...

Kayak Rouge River Sept 25 2011 Lake Ontario - YouTube
Kayak Rouge River entry to Lake Ontario. ... Kayak Rouge River Sept 25 2011 Lake Ontario. Mr1stgencivic 16 videos. Subscribe Alert ...
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Federation hoping for longer season, better trail pass enforcement
Western Star
With the trails bringing in the revenue they do, he said, winter sports need to be taken more seriously by all levels of government. He points out that other provinces support the industry, notably Ontario granted $300000 to the Ontario Federation of ...
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