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Durham Forest Hike

Durham Forest

3010 Concession Rd 7, Goodwood, ON

The Durham Forest A Winter Wonderland Walk If we have snow, this hike will be beautiful with all the snow cover the evergreen branches. You'll also be protected from the wind being in the woods. 10:00 a.m. to noonish These trails are well maint...… MORE

On behalf of the Kawartha Conservation Board of Directors and staff, I would like to cordially invite you to our 33^rd Annual General Meeting. It takes place on Wednesday, January 11, 2012, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Oliver's Nest Golf Club (see details on left). 

We are very excited to present the following speakers and topics:

• Severe weather, locally and across Ontario - Geoff Coulson, Warning Preparedness Meteorologist atEnvironment Canada 
• Perspectives from Queens Park - MPP Laurie Scott, for Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock
• Managing the Trent-Severn Waterway - Dawn Bronson, Field Unit Superintendent of Trent-Severn Waterway 
• Confirm your attendance

2012 Wine Trail Rides on Sale until December 31! | Ontario Culinary ...
You know that Wine Trail Rides are a great experience (OCTA says so) as it won the ... OntarioCulinary Tourism Alliance on Our Staff; Web design London on ...
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VandenBrink's Ice keeps his cool for win at Royal Winter Fair
Niagarathisweek.com
“The Royal is the grand finale; it's the end show for the Ontario hunter and jumper ... And thenriding into the coliseum can overwhelm a lot of horses. ...

Video: Yikes. White-Water Rafting The Ottawa
Ottawa Citizen
The video gives a kayak-eye view of the rough water. ... degree and a honours bachelor's history degree at the University of Western Ontario in the 1970s.

Ontario Snow Resorts Association ~ Cross Country Ski Areas
The Ontario Snow Resorts Association provides this site to you ...
www.skiontario.ca/nordic.php

Operators wishing for a white Christmas
Haliburton County Echo
"If [customers are] in Ontario, then certainly they can reschedule and it's not a ... which includescross-country skiing, dogsledding and a sleigh ride. ...

Greater Sudbury Sports Calendar for Dec. 20
NorthernLife.ca
Other on-site events include curling demonstration, dog sled rides and ... Pre-register at OntarioMarch of Dimes, 10 Elm St., Suite 303, 705-674-3377 ext. ...

OFTR - The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
There once was a time when you simply needed a compass, a strong desire and hand saw to createtrails in Ontario. The Ganaraska Trails Project was initiated ...
oftr.ca/articles.php?id=7625

Ontario Trails - Ski, Sled, Hike or Bike Ontario's Trails

Did you know that Sudbury has a Christmas Bird Count that submits data to the Bird Studies Canada atlas every year?  If you enjoy bird-watching and have experience, please consider joining this year's Christmas Bird Count hosted by the Sudbury Ornithological Society.  Please contact Deiter at 705-522-3085. Each group gets a specific area to monitor for one day. "Take a Hike" video on the Hillfield Trail...well worth the 4 minutes. http://www.rainbowroutes.com/index.php/routes/hillfield-to-kelly-lake/
Upcoming Hikes: • January 7^th: Lake Laurentian Moonlight Beach Trail

 • February 4^th: Pond Hockey/Ramsey Lake Hike

 • March 3^rd: Bioski Snowshoe Trail at Lake Laurentian Conservation Area

Rainy River councillors propose a long boat event for the region

Atikokan Progress
Next summer, the event could reverse the route (Rainy River to Atikokan). ... in 1967 as part of theOntario team commemorating the country's centennial. ...

Canoe Trip Leaders 2012, Project Canoe, Temagami, Ontario ...
Green/Environmental Job in Ontario: Canoe Trip Leaders 2012, Project Canoe, Temagami,Ontario, Canada. On Canada's Eco-Job Board, ... www.goodworkcanada.ca/greenjobs.php?id=16177

Toronto Bruce Trail Club - Sunday, January 1 2012  Car hike Level II - Toronto Section, Hilton Falls (Map 11) An opportunity to keep that New Year resolution to get more exercise, and walk off some of the excess of the night before! (Note the late start time.) Join us for the annual loop hike around the many paths and trails in the conservation area. Dogs permitted, but must be leashed. After the hike those who want to can repair to the Mohawk Inn for some of their delicious hot chocolate. We will have earned it. Full details

Old-growth area draws interest The Sudbury Star Wolf Lake, a hiking and canoeing paradise in the Temagami region, ... Balance means southernOntario rules, and let's keep Northern Ontario pristine. ...


Global Gateway Newsletter


Facebook Photo Contest 

Get your cameras and skis ready...'Tis the season to xc ski with CCC! We want to see your goofiest smiles on skis wearing CCC clothing! Send your photos in by "tagging" them with CCC and get a chance to win fantastic e-store prizes twice a month! Visit CCC's Facebook Photo Contest album to view full contest details and the participating photos! The contest is on until February 29, 2012!

NCC Releases Winterlude Schedule Ottawa Citizen

Events will include historical characters and drummers, storytelling around cozy ... a spectacular musical fireworks display and an outdoor DJ dance party. ...

Reach Outdoors - Snowshoe Adventures Ontario | Reach Outdoors
Reach Outdoors offers guided snowshoe hikes throughout southern Ontario at a variety of locations, guides and rentals included! www.reachoutdoors.com/snowshoe-tours/

Ontario Trails News - Sled, Ski, Hike, Ride, or Paddle Ontario Trails

Peterborough man journeying to Wawa to mark 25th anniversary of ...
Peterborough Examiner
How hard was Montreal River Hill compared to the rest of Ontario? ... Hatfield, who lives in Peterborough, keeps in shape, partly, by walking 40 minutes to ...

Dam demolition closes Crooks' Hollow trails
Hamilton Spectator
Left alone, the sediment would harm the local ecosystem and quality of water flowing out of Spencer Creek into Cootes Paradise through to the harbour and then into Lake Ontario. “It's accumulated over the years so you don't want that stuff floating ...
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Canada releases 2012 Mountain Bike Calendar
Cyclingnews.com
Québec will welcome four races, Ontario will play host to one cross country race, while Alberta and British Columbia will share the duties of hosting the Canada Cup finals. The Canada Cup is the series that has helped propelled Canada to the top of the ...
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Chico Racing - 2012 Mountain Bike Schedule
Eastern Canada's LEADER in Sporting Events. Home · 2012 ...
chicoracing.com/2012-mountain-bike-schedule/

Del Bosco, Serwa win ski cross qualifying races
Globe and Mail
Del Bosco, of Montreal, Que., raced mountain bikes this summer and is hoping ... Nik Zoricic, ofToronto, Ont., was 36th, Whistler's Stan Rey was 49th and ...

Holiday Events on the Bruce Trail

A selection of public events offered over the holidays by each of the 9 Bruce Trail Clubs. All are welcome!
Follow the links to find event listings on each Club website.

Niagara: President's Hike: New Year's Day Jan. 1 2012, 10:00 a.m. DeCew House, St Catharines	Beaver Valley: Photography Snowshoe Hike at Eugenia Falls Jan. 15 2012 1:00 p.m. Terrain=Moderate; Speed=Leisurely Meet at Eugenia United Church parking area on Canrobert Street in Eugenia for a 2-hour outing. Bring camera. Register with leader: Doug Galloway 519-599-2288
Iroquoia: New Year's Day Hike Jan. 1 2012, 1:30 p.m.Royal Botanical Gardens, Arboretum, Nature Centre; Hamilton	Blue Mountains:Snowshoe Hike Jan. 4 2012, 9:30 a.m. Pretty River Side Trail; Collingwood area (pg. 10 in Hike Schedule link above)
Toronto: Boxing Day and New Year's Day Urban WalksToronto Island & Leslie Street Spit; Toronto	Sydenham: New Year's Day Hike - Potluck Party Jan. 1 2012, 1:15 p.m.  The Glen, Owen Sound area
Caledon Hills: Christmas Tree SalesEvery Sat. & Sun. in December 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Mono Mills; Proceeds to BTC	Peninsula: Snowshoe Hike  Jan. 7, 2012, 10:00 a.m. Lion's Head area
Dufferin Hi-Land: Winter Badge Hikes Jan. 7 & 14, Feb. 4 & 11

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Cycle Ontario - looking for your cycling story -see their linked in page

http://www.linkedin.com/groups?home=&gid=2403300&trk=anet_ug_h

Dear Supporter: If you have material you'd like circulated please send it along! We'll send it out every Friday, or post it immediately on one of our pages, where applicable!

Trailhead Ontario: June 17-19, 2012, Oxford County, Ontario. Registration is live! 2 registrants! Single day, and display registrations also available.~ Watch Trailhead Ontario for updates!

Did you - Send a letter, invite a friend to Trailhead Ontario yet? Call to Action: OTC is asking for member help in promoting Trailhead 2012. E-mail us weekly and tell us who you've invited - the event will be a success with your help! Cathy Bingham and Wayne Daub, Oxford County Trails Committee - Your Trailhead Ontario 2012 Hosts -  invite you to view: Oxford County on Facebook! Like us 

Issues and Help Wanted: FYI watch our posts we had 87,000 people look at our facebook wall in November. See links below

1) Golf Courses and trails -   comments to Doug Vallery doug@experiencerenewal.com

2) E-Bikes - Velma Watters is working with the Bancroft Trails Committee to discuss this issue. Please send any ideas or e-bike policies to Velma at: sprc299@yahoo.ca

3) MNR and Trails - E-mail adjustment! -  Thanks to those who have forwarded new trail information! We are working to audit our trail inventory. Please send information or updates to: ontariotrailsmap@gmail.com

Membership - Invoices for 2012 have been sent. Contact Laura Peddie, OTC Membership Coordinator, - 705-742-2222 or laura@gbcoasttrail.com with questions. You can pay on PayPal . Thanks to members that have renewed in response to the membership renewal notices - please be sure to send yours along! Thanks.

Ontario Trails Training Program Update: The OTC Program Review Team continues to meet. Watch for us at Landscape Ontario Horticultrual Trades Association Congress - Jan 10-14; 2011. Follow the program on facebook - watch for course updates and content outlines! Contact Graham Burke, OTC Education and Skills Program facilitator with questions or suggestions.519-941-8911, or ontrailseducationprogram@gmail.com

Our Board - meets again January 11th, 2012.

Occupiers Liability Act - Update in law - In Turner v. Kitchener (City) [2011] O.J. No. 4803, the plaintiff was riding his bike along a recreational trail in Kitchener. It was his regular route and time of travel which put him on the trail at 5:15 am.Earlier that day vandals had set fire to a bridge along the trail and after investigating, the police and fire personnel had blocked off the bridge with a wooden barricade and yellow caution tape. More.....

Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport - Sport and recreation joins Tourism and Culture. Health promotion interests will join the Ministry of Health and Long Term Care. The Pan Am Games will be a stand alone secretariat reporting to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration. See press release

NEWS - We tweet news @ontrails These stories are found at: http://ontariotrails.blogspot.com

Active Living - Don't stop moving Toronto Sun “Wearing of the joints, although it's not caused by aging, is related to aging,” Dr. Michael Clarfield, director of The Sports Medicine Specialists clinic in Toronto, tells Sun Media. “As we get older, a lot of people experience wear in the joints and ... See all stories on this topic »

Conservation Ontario - Celebrate the Season at Ontario's Conservation Areas To help celebrate the season, Conservation Authorities across Ontario are hosting festive events. Enjoy a traditional dinner, make holiday crafts, cozy up on a ... www.conservationontario.ca/.../CelebratetheSeasonatOntariosC...

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Dog-Sledding - Ontario Dog Sled Trails

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Motorcycling - Ontario Dirt Bike Trails

Cycling - OnCyclingTrails

Snowmobiling - Buy your pass today! http://ofsc.on.ca

Snowshoe - OnSnowTrails

Canoeing and Kayaking - Ontario Water Trails

Survey Highlight - please complete these two – Economic Impact of Trails, Blue-Green Trail Environments.

Social Networking: don’t forget to join anyone of the following information tools:

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Ontario Trails - Ski, Sled, Hike, Bike or Paddle Ontario's Trails

Man (still) in motion
Sault Star
How hard was Montreal River Hill compared to the rest of Ontario? ... He also canoes, kayaks, hikes, bikes, snow shoes, cross-country skis and is an ...


Fourth printing for durable, colourful town map
Atikokan Progress
... B identifies municipal, cultural, scenic and sports venues and hiking trails. ... With funding fromOntario Power Generation, the first map was printed. ...

At a time of year when we all try to be a little more generous of ...
Midland Free Press
A day on a beautiful Georgian Bay beach or a hike through forested and provincially maintained ...The park pass is good for any provincial park in Ontario. ...


Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act celebrates ten year milestone ...
ECO/Huff Strategy
The Act represented one of the earliest “environment-first” policy frameworks for Ontario and provided a strong precedent for Ontario's Greenbelt Plan (the ...


Hamilton Township concerned with costs of lakefront trail
Northumberland Today
WEST NORTHUMBERLAND — A long-term plan to create a waterfront trail along Lake Ontario between Port Hope and Cobourg met with some resistance from Hamilton Township councillors this week. About 50 acres owned by the township and the Ganaraska Region ...
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Contractors start excavation for Windsor, Ontario highway extension
Daily Commercial News
... mulch now and then have them provide new mulch in three years time for the Parkway's extensive natural landscaping on top of 11 extended tunnels and perimeter areas, which in turn will be crisscrossed with a series of pedestrian and biking trails. ...

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Walking With A Camera: Toronto Photo Walks: Orillia Weekend 3
Toronto Photo Walks: Orillia Weekend 3. 4. Wandering a small town in the winter can be quiet. Orillia seems to be very calm when you get out of the downtown ...
walkingwithcamera.blogspot.com/.../toronto-photo-walks-orill...

Cycling News Roundup - 15 December 2011
Daily Peloton
Trips for Kids (TFK) started in 1988 as a grass roots effort by avid mountain biker, environmentalist, and Mountain Bike Hall of Fame inductee Marilyn Price ...

Winter waiting game heats up
The Barrie Examiner
In the race to be the first central Ontario ski resort to open for the season, it's usually won by Horseshoe Resort. Hardwood Ski and Bike beat them to the ...

Mayor fights to save historic War of 1812 battlefield
CanadaEast.com
An artist's depiction of the War of 1812 Battle of Lundy's Lane in Niagara Falls ... "This is part of our national heritage," the mayor told Postmedia News. ...

Mayor looks back on year that was in McNab/Braeside
EMC Arnprior
Campbell intends to capitalize on Ontario's tourism direction. ... And that is true if it's a beach a building or a recreational trail. ...

Community Billboard
Orléans Star
Call a week in advance to reserve snowshoes ($15) or bring your own. For more information call Caroline Cantin (613) 842-9871 Are you organizing an event? ...

Ontario Trails - Ski, Sled, Hike, Bike or Paddle Ontario's Trails

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Fitness on the trail - OFTR - The Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
Fitness on the trail.... This past September, we attended our 6th National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council's (NOHVCC) conference in Bloomington ...
www.oftr.ca/articles.php?id=7624

Ont. mayor fights to save blood-soaked battlefield from development
The Province
"This is part of our national heritage," the mayor told Postmedia News. ... "the last and best chance for victory for the United States" in the War of 1812. ...

Chico Racing - Mountain Bike Legend to Crank The Shield
Eastern Canada's LEADER in Sporting Events ... Plastiglas Ontario Cup #1 ... Crank The Shield is a legendary mountain bike stage race in its' own right, ...
chicoracing.com/.../mountain-bike-legend-to-crank-the-shield...

Toronto police share tips for wise winter walking; 17 pedestrians killed in 2011
Winnipeg Free Press
TORONTO - Toronto police are warning people to watch their step when walking around this winter. Police say about half of the traffic fatalities in the city each year are pedestrians. This year alone, 17 pedestrians have lost their lives in Canada's ...
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Winterlude 2012 will remember the War of 1812
Ottawa Citizen
The NCC will work with more than 50 programming partners — more than ever before — to bring a wide range of indoor and outdoor activities to the event. ...