Saturday, June 30, 2012

Ontario Trails - Explore Ontario Trails this Weekend


Family-friendly cycling tours in the Toronto region
Toronto Star
For a family-friendly weekend, he suggests taking the GO train west from Toronto to Aldershot station. From there, a bike lane runs along Brant Street to old Burlington, often a bustling place on long weekends. Continuing west along the Waterfront ...
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Toronto Survival Guide to summer in the city; places and things to do
Toronto Star
For the best shot at bringing home dinner, Chris Robinson, an Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters fisheries biologist, recommends these three spots: Grenadier Pond, on the east side of High Park, for bass; the Toronto Islands for perch and some...
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WTJHS leads successful Heritage Toronto walking tour | West ...
On a hot and sunny Sunday, June 10, the inaugural James Ellis Heritage Toronto Walk took place in the Junction. Three guides, including the Society's Neil ...
wtjhs.ca/.../wtjhs-leads-successful-heritage-toronto-walking-to...



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Tourism Toronto | What to Do - Walking Tours
Tourism Toronto – experience the city's best! Walking Tours.
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Plastiglas XC Ontario Cup Series Heads North to Sudbury | Ontario ...
By Greg
For the first time, Ontario mountain bikers will assemble at the Naughton Trails just outside of Sudbury for a weekend of fun and excitement. Hosted in conjunction with the Walden Mountain BikeClub, Chico Racing looks forward to treating ...
Ontario Cycling Association

200 cyclists roll into the County
Belleville Intelligencer
More than 200 cyclists are expected to take the challenge and ride through Prince Edward County on Sunday, July 8 as part of the 2012 MS Bike Tour. The County joins a long list of cycling tours across Canada and is one of six tours in Ontario. Overall ...
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Friday, June 29, 2012

Get Outdoors Ontario - On Ontario Trails!

Don't say we didn't warn you
SooToday.com
Boaters and all terrain vehicle (ATV) riders should also be aware that the OPP marine and trail units will be patrolling waterways and trails throughout Ontario ...
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Bike club prez rolls with new bridge walk event
Sault Star
The president of Soo Bike Club in Sault Ste. Marie ... Winnipeg - The Winnipeg Sun, ---Ontario---, Amherstburg - Amherstburg Echo, Bancroft - Bancroft this Week ...
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Chippewa Creek project nears completion
The North Bay Nugget
... rerouting the Kinsmen Trail between John and Hammond streets is expected... ... ---Ontario---, Amherstburg - Amherstburg Echo, Bancroft - Bancroft this Week ...



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Bikes get Doug Ford steamed up
Toronto Sun
TORONTO -. Councillor Doug Ford got steamed up over the idea of the city spending $1.2 million on a bike station at Nathan Phillips Square. “That's the most ...
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Cycle Toronto Concludes Bike Month 2012 with Official Bike Month ...
From Cycle Toronto: The Official Bike Month Wrap Party, brought to you by Cycle Toronto, is happening on June 28th, 2012 at Bizune Event Gallery (452 ...
bikingtoronto.com/.../cycle-toronto-concludes-bike-month-20...

Ontario's north is still a world away
Ottawa Citizen
In this century, the usual mode of travel might be airplane rather than canoe, but as the world gets ever smaller, Ontario's north is almost as remote and far away ...
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Backpacking & Hiking Algonquin Provincial Park - Ontario, Canada
Here's the direct link to our look at Algonquin Provincial Park from Issue 2: Algonquin Provincial Park Issue #2 Page 1.
www.trailgroove.com/.../448-Backpacking-amp-Hiking-Algon...

OPP will be out in force this weekend on roads, water and trails
London Community News
Boaters and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riders should also be aware that the OPP marine and trailunits will be patrolling waterways and trails throughout Ontario over the long weekend. Three people died last year on OPP-patrolled highways over the 2011 ...
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Outdoor Trails Ontario - Ontario Trails Outdoors!

Hike, Bike, Ride or Camp on - Ontario Trails - Yes
The longest hiking trail in the United States stops 40 miles short of its most ... the rubble when a roof collapsed at a mall in northern Ontario, authorities said.
ontariotrails.blogspot.com/.../ontario-trails-hike-bike-ride-or-c...


Skip the cottage, skip traffic. Ride your bike this Canada Day! www ...
By Greg
Ride your bike this Canada Day! www.XCMarathon.com. Posted by Greg in OCA News Wednesday, 27 June 2012 09:03 No Comments. Round 2 of the Ontario Marathon Challenge is stopping at Mansfield on Sunday. Avoid traffic and ride ...
Ontario Cycling Association



Cyclists need to stay safe
Peterborough Examiner
The rash of recent cyclist-car collisions in Ontario is further proof that both parties need to ensure they're following the rules of the road, making our streets safer ...
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Step back to 1812 with heritage hospitality
CottageCountryNow.ca
The Commanda Heritage Centre opens its doors with a grand opening celebration on July 1, and with the party comes a special summer exhibition entitled, “Beyond the Battlefield – The War of1812.” Lilo Abonyi worked hard putting together the special ...
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Cycling for a good cause
King Township Sentinel
Riders travelled from York University in Toronto to Collingwood as part of the only cycling fundraiser in Canada for vision research. To date, Cycle for Sight has raised over $600000 in support the Foundation Fighting Blindness (FFB), funding ...
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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Ontario Trails - Trail News from Ontario's Outdoors!

Next Stop: Your Campsite
Canada NewsWire
TORONTO, June 26, 2012 /CNW/ - On June 29 at 7:00 AM, the Hon. ... including award-winningBike Train Initiative and the Welcome Cyclists Network. Mountain ...


Bike helmet law a no-brainer
Toronto Sun
Requiring adult cyclists to wear helmets makes so much sense, we're amazed it isn't already the law in Ontario.
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Sasha on the Street » Ontario's Coroner Reports on Cycling Deaths
Sasha on the Street - A civil engineer's perspective on transportation and sustainable infrastructure.
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Trail system an underused gem
Brantford Expositor
“Brant's Crossing is the hub of Ontario's trails. It is now and it always will be,” Mary Welsh said. “The main Trans-Canada Trail comes through here on 26 ...
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Eco-adventure a growing attraction
Brantford Expositor
Visitors are often astounded by the wilderness and the trail system that ... scenic area and it's hard to believe you're in the heart of southern Ontario.


Sunnyside Bike Park designer happy with results
insideTORONTO.com
Staff photo/LISA RAINFORD Bicycle motorcross (BMX) and mountain bike riders braved ... the City of Toronto's Scott Laver said the strip of land between the ...



First Nations had chance to reapply for War of 1812 funding, but ...
Sault Star
Manoni confirmed Algoma 1812 received $49950 from the Department of Canadian Heritage 1812Commemoration Fund and $96900 from the Building ...
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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Ontario Trails - National Canoe Day!


National Canoe Day is June 26 – Come paddling with us!

Published on March 26, 2012 by  in Participate
People and groups across Canada and around the world come together on or around June 26 every year to help celebrate canoeing and paddle sports – how will you be celebrating?
We’re asking everyone across Canada and around the world to register your participation here - let us know how you’ll be joining thousands of people around the world as they get involved!
You can check out our Events page to find groups in your area, or you can participate on your own – the only limit is your imagination! Whether your a canewbie or a paddling enthusiast, you can celebrate the wonder that is the canoe.
However you choose to participate, please register with us – whether large or small,
How will you participate? Read more…
http://www.nationalcanoeday.net/

Launching dog from canoe? - Ontario OUT OF DOORS Community
I was doing some water work with the dog over the weekend, and was doing retrieves from mycanoe. I was wondering how others are sending their dogs from ...
forums.oodmag.com/showthread.php?t=45890


How mavericks blazed the Bruce Trail, Canada's longest footpath
CBC.ca
At the time of origin, however, the trail was being described in newspapers as a cure for the "ills of an overweight Southern Ontario public" and a way to ...
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Gone glamping in Ontario
Toronto Sun
If you're like the 25% of Ontarians who, according to Ontario Parks, ... they had on summer trips when the ice in the cooler didn't quite keep food fresh.



Wheels In Motion
Windsor Star
Ultimately, bike riding is simply a fun and enjoyable activity... Essex County is home to some fabulous trails and paths that are perfect for cycling and ...



War of 1812 gets an app
Windsor Star
... is a historic southern Ontario driving trail that highlights sites and ... The Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation provided funding for the app.



Captivated by Canada
Toronto Sun
Ontario: Killarney, on Georgian Bay. Group of Seven artists such as AY Jackson and Franklin ...where Manitoba Tourism and Parks Canada have help desks.





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

Course Calendar  - click the link on the course name to download the flyer for that course!
Course Descriptions 
Register - click on your choice, register on-line

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.

We appreciate the support of the Ontario Trillium Foundation

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