Saturday, May 12, 2012

Ontario Trails - Camp, Hike, Paddle or Ride Ontario's Trails

Ready to camp with Ontario Parks
CANOE
Arrowhead is north of Huntsville and has new electrical sites and a trail network for cycling andhiking. Water-based activities can be enjoyed on Little and Big East Rivers, the two park lakes are ideal for paddling and fishing, and three sandy ...
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Niagara Tourism casting for more fishermen
Business First
Like Ontario, Lake Erie is equally regarded for its supply of small-mouth bass. “This is the perfect time of year to host quality outdoor writers from the Great Lakes area,” said John Percy, Niagara Tourism and Convention Corp. president and CEO.
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Cyclist Stintz gets warning over rolling stop
Toronto Sun
TORONTO - Good thing she wasn't driving a TTC bus. TTC chair Karen Stintz got a stern talking-to from a Toronto Police officer Friday when she pulled a rolling stop on her bike at a stop sign on Eglinton and Duplex Aves. A police officer was driving ...
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Trails Education Courses 2012

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Waiting on Wellesley
NOW Magazine
By Ben Spurr It's becoming a not-so-proud tradition in Toronto: propose a bike lane, approve a bikelane, and then delay building the bike lane. The city has consistently fallen short of targets set out in the official Bike Plan 10 years ago, ...
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Making Parry Sound a cycle-friendly town
CottageCountryNow.ca
Eleanor McMahon, CEO of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition a not-for-profit-organization funded in part by the Ontario Trillium Foundation said part of its strategic mandate is advocacy. “At our conference, the Minister of Transportation announced a ...
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Two wheels taking over
Collingwood Enterprise Bulletin
Collingwood boast nearly 70 kilometers of trails, and with even more beautiful -- and challenging --biking locations in The Blue Mountains, it's a perfect ...


We appreciate Ontario Trillium Foundation financial assistance.
Bicyclists hit the books
The Toronto Observer
A volunteer with the Toronto Cyclists Union says workshops running through the summer are beneficial for both avid and recreational cyclists. Bikes and Books: Street Smart and Bike Repair for the Novice is a two-hour how-to workshop focusing on bike ...
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The top 5 running trails in Toronto
The top running trails in Toronto take runners beyond the big city sights and sounds; mostly out of sight of the towering structures and congested streets.
www.blogto.com/.../the_top_5_running_trails_in_toronto/




We have an event execution team with an excellent track record, every single event to date has been a huge success for the both parties, in fact we are returning to a number of our 2010 and 2011 venues this year. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have, my number is 718-285-7861. I have attached a couple useful documents introducing Tough Mudder and the benefits of hosting our event. Contact John Curran, Venue Scout.


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Friday, May 11, 2012

Hike, Bike, Ride or Camp on Ontario Trails!

Happy trails to all in Durham Region
durhamregion.com
May is the perfect time to hit Durham's trails -- on two feet or on two wheels -- as the warm weather brings nature back to life. What a great way to get active and shed those winter pounds, while taking in the sights of Lake Ontario's gorgeous ...


Heritage Toronto announces 2012 spring program of walking tours: 39 free ...
Canadian Architect
This year is Heritage Toronto's 18 th year of delivering free heritage walking tours all across the city. Held most weekends from April to September, this year's 39 Heritage Toronto tours offer residents and visitors an opportunity to discover ...
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Teena in Toronto: Jane's Walk - Fort York and 200 Years of ...
I live in Toronto, Canada, with my husband, Gord, and our two kitties, Morgan and ... Victoria Memorial SquareToronto, ON · Dog walking at Victoria Memorial ...
www.teenaintoronto.com/.../janes-walk-fort-york-and-200-yea...


Trails Education Courses 2012

Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today.

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Mississauga and Toronto Half Marathon walk divisions | WoW ...
We are so proud of our walkers who gave these races their best effort, including WoW Coach Sandra who walked a 2:38:49 PB in Mississauga. Fantastic results ...
wowpowerwalking.com/wp/?p=2564


Beavergate : Lodge is now EMPTY of Beavers in Guindon Park in ...
Cornwall Free News
... a request to a 90 Day Moratorium to Beaver trapping in the City Controlled Nature trail... but it's been over a week since any activity has been seen.



Ontario Travel: A great family weekend in Niagara Falls
Toronto Star
The Niagara Recreation Trail was opened in 1986 and it hugs the Canadian shore of the Niagara River as it rushes between Lake Erie and Lake Ontario. It's closer to the river's canyon walls than is the parkway, which so impressed the British Prime ...
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Ontario Water Trails
Local cyclist's death prompts call for release of provincial cycling strategy
Waterloo Record
“As legislators, we must do more — we must make our streets safer for cyclists,” the MPP for the Toronto riding of Davenport said during Question Period. “We know how — invest in bike lanes, paved shoulders and bike paths on Ontario roads and highways.
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This summer, newcomers discover Toronto by bike
Canada NewsWire (press release)
TORONTO, May 10, 2012 /CNW/ - Newcomers are getting to know Toronto by bike this summer, with a program offered by CultureLink Settlement Services in partnership with Cycle Toronto. Bike Host matches new immigrants who are interested in cycling with ...
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Camping without a car made possible by the Ontario Parkbus Initiative
Canada NewsWire
... including award-winning Bike Train Initiative and the Welcome Cyclists Network. MountainEquipment Co-op and the Ontario Ecotourism Society are the ...



A War of 1812 battle retreat
Brockville Recorder and Times
The Victoria Rose Inn in Gananoque is offering guests a special 1812 picnic of heritage food on a private island. The outing includes a boat tour highlighting where Captain Forsyth landed with American troops to raid Gananoque.
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We appreciate Ontario Trillium Foundation support!
1812: the war that changed Canada
EMC Frontenac
The original Fort Henry was built in Kingston in 1812 on the high ground of Point Henry. The present fort was constructed between 1832 and 1837. EMC Lifestyle - Proceeding much like a Monty Python skit or Peter Sellers movie, the War of 1812 ...
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Brighton and Norwood students create heritage minute
Northumberland News
1812 ENSS. BRIGHTON -- Lawrence Weese and Amberly Thomson review the troops at Lang Pioneer Village near Keene Ontario. Student drill teams from East Northumberland Secondary School and Norwood District High School were there recently to record a video ...
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Local Police Briefs
The Sudbury Star
Manitoulin Ontario Provincial Police have arrested and charged a UCCM Anishnaabe ... the unit and uniformed officers concentrated their efforts on ATV and ...

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Thursday, May 10, 2012

Ontario Trails - Paddle, Ride, Camp or Explore Ontario's Trails!

DESTINATION EDUCATION: Tips on how to make the most of a day at the Toronto Zoo
insideTORONTO.com
The Toronto Zoo is one of the largest zoos in the world. It has more than 5000 animals and 10 kilometres of walking trails, which is good because it means the place doesn't feel crowded (with a few exceptions). - Be sure to pack a lunch.
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Is Toronto overpaying for BIXI bike-sharing?
Housing isn't the only thing that is costly in the centre of the universe these days. The city that looked like a pretty good deal back in the era of the 65-cent dollar ...
www.blogto.com/.../is_toronto_overpaying_for_bixi_bike-sha...



Trails Education Courses 2012
Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today.

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Courses are for information and knowledge exchange purposes only. All courses are offered on a first come first serve basis. Instructors reserve the right to limit class sizes. Courses may be offered more than once in the calendar year. Some minimum student levels are necessary to run certain courses, so offered courses may change without notice.


Good start, but long way to go
Your Ottawa Region
These are some members of Renfrew County's new Active Transportation ... when there are many more physical-activity-friendly routes throughout the county.



Barrie Cycling Club and Team Black Tooth Grin partner to achieve ...
By Laura
The executive of BCC and Team BTG are stoked to share some exciting information with you. Over the winter months we have been working together to develop innovative partnerships so we can achieve shared objectives and invest in the ...
Ontario Cycling Association



OTF supports the OTC! Thanks/Merci!


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Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Ontario Trails - ATV, Canoe, Hike or Ride Ontario's Trails!

Marsh Mash Canoe Kayak Race – Canadian Qualifier - Canoe Ontario
The 34th Annual Marsh Mash Canoe and Kayak Race, May 12, is a World Team Qualifier for this year's Canadian Team attending the World Championships in ...
canoeontario.org/?p=210


Relay For Lifein Penetanguishene
June 8-9th, 2012
Rotary Waterfront Park
Great opportunity to register your team!
Help us light the track with your luminary!
Support the Largest Cancer Fundraiser in Huronia
$59 000 raised in 2011!
http://convio.cancer.ca/site/TR?fr_id=10592&pg=entry&s_locale=en_CA


Young teacher fatally hurt in riding accident
Horsetalk
By Horsetalk.co.nz on May 09, 2012 in News A Canadian community is mourning the loss of a young school teacher in a horse-riding accident. The victim was 23-year-old Chelsea Feddema, of West Lincoln, Ontario. Feddema suffered critical injuries in the ...
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Trails Education Courses 2012
Trail Education Courses -  23 Sessions and Counting We have it all - 14 modules - and soon On-Line! Book Today.

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Explorers' Edge - Notification: http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=e76bdedfeb0326b19f579b098&id=43b4a2f12d&e=d7e091c69f

tourism season is here
Woodstock Sentinel Review
Trails are featured heavily in the guide and are a big draw in the county. Council also received a report, providing an update on Ontario trails initiatives. The report provided county council with insight into other municipal trails initiatives as ...
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Ready to camp with Ontario Parks
Toronto Sun
... said Lori Waldbrook of Ontario Parks, who suggests the following: - Try Arrowhead or Samuel de Champlain parks instead of Algonquin. Arrowhead is north of Huntsville and has new electrical sites and a trail network for cycling and hiking.
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CN Algoma Central Railroad Hosting Bike Rail Tour… | Eastern ...
HEARST, ON – MAY 8, 2012 – A group of friends with a passion for cycling, adventure and Northern Ontario and the Coalition for Algoma Passenger Trains ...
www.easternrailroadnews.com/.../cn-algoma-central-railroad-h...


Thanks to OTF for financial support of OTC!



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