Friday, October 12, 2012

Ontario Trails - Where you'll find the World's Best variety in geography and seasonality on Ontario Trails!

Carolinian Canada Coalition
Benefit from our successful Carolinian Student Internship Program
Employers Apply Now Until October 19
Bailey Schneider at RARE
CCC is pleased to announce an opportunity for you to hire interns from The University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment for the Winter Co-op Term. This is the sixth year where CCC has made funding available in conjunction with our university partners.
Stewardship Training & Employment: Who can Get Involved?
This partnership program matches employers with Environment students to carry out habitat stewardship and research work for species and habitats in the coastal watersheds of the Carolinian Life Zone. Opportunities are provided by stewardship employers and cost-shared by university partners. Each placement provides a 4 month work term in targeted habitat stewardship and research projects. The program is open to:

  • University of Waterloo Faculty of Environment winter co-op students
  • Employers including businesses, non-government organizations and government agencies that are members of the Carolinian Canada Coalition
  • Projects in stewardship, research and planning in the coastal watersheds of the Carolinian Life Zone of southwestern Ontario.
Interested students should apply through their University co-op program.
“The first time we participated in the CSI Program was summer, 2011. The Program allowed us to access top-notch student expertise from the University of Waterloo, and enabled us to complete a comprehensive assessment of the Detroit River shoreline including an evaluation of fish species at risk enhancement opportunities. I highly recommend the program to any conservation organization because it facilitates access to one of the best University Coop programs in the Country, and is a straightforward administrative process.”
- Matthew Child, Director of Watershed Restoration, Essex Region Conservation Authority
Check www.carolinian.org for complete deadlines or send an email to csi@carolinian.org check availability.

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The Ontario Trails Council - Participaction
The Ontario Trails Council (OTC) is dedicated to trail advocacy, awareness, and active living in Ontario. Our site hosts a database of over 1,800 detailed trail ...
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Snowmobile clubs lose trails, equipment
The Chronicle Journal
“You can't buy a (trail) permit when you're on social assistance.” The association, known as District 16 within the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, has been reduced to clubs in Marathon, Geraldton and Longlac. Thunder Bay, once a NOSA member ...

 
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
North Bay-Mattawa link upgraded
The North Bay Nugget
The upgraded status is a Trans Ontario Provincial connector instead of local club trails. The new trail has been designated TOP A112A and replaces North Bay Snowmobilers Club trail NB301 and Mattawa and Area Snowmobile Club trails MA105 and MA101 ...
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OFSC give green light for tail upgrade between the Bay and Mattawa
Bay Today
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) has recently approved the upgrading of the snowmobile trail designation which connects Mattawa to North Bay on the north side of the Mattawa River. The upgraded status is now a Trans Ontario ...
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Toronto to look at e-bike status
Toronto Sun
TORONTO -. Is an e-bike a bicycle in the eyes of the City of Toronto? The public works committee gave city staff the green light Thursday to answer that question by the spring of 2013. Councillors approved a staff report on “policies and bylaws ...
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E-bikers want in bike lanes
NOW Magazine
Andy McKenna on his e-bike outside City Hall. Toronto's bike versus car debate was put on hold Thursday, as yet another player entered the fray in the fight for space on the city's roads. E-bikes were on the agenda at a meeting of the public works ...
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E-bike riders seek equality with pedal-pushing counterparts
National Post
Daniel Egan, Toronto's manager of pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, said cities have been wrestling with the issue for several years now. The National Capital Commission in Ottawa has banned from its trails the scooter style e-bike, but not the ...
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Pardes Shalom Cemetery offers free walking tour
Canadian Jewish News (blog)
... Pardes Shalom Cemetery during a free walking tour on Oct. 14. “The founder of the cemetery wanted the cemetery to be not only for the dead obviously, but for the living as well,” said Howard Mammon, executive director of Toronto Hebrew Memorial Parks.
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Thursday, October 11, 2012

Ontario Trails - Toronto MTB Park Meeting, Fall Colours, Winter in Wawa and more about Ontario's Trails!

Vista from the Cup & Saucer Trail on Manitoulin Island. (Off of Hwy 540) I was almost standing at the highest point on the trail. What you see in the background is the north Channel.

Picture taken last Sunday (Thanks Giving) - from Amie L.


















Local snowmobile trails see major upgrades
Barry's Bay This Week
This is the second year the club has had money to do major trail maintenance. Last year, the Snowbirds received around $65,000 through the same investment from the Ontario Ministry of Tourism administered by the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs.
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Red Pine Mountain Bike Trail in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario ...
Red Pine is a singletrack mountain bike trail in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. View maps, videos, photos, and reviews of Red Pine bike trail in Sault Ste. Marie.
www.singletracks.com/bike-trails/red-pine.html


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Hi everyone,
Another very important meeting to highlight the need for mountain bikers to voice their wish for mountain biking (think Bike Park) to be included in the master plan.
Please spread the word!The City of Toronto is hosting a public meeting where you can learn more about the Beare Road Park Master Plan project, and provide your input on its new Master Plan.We invite you to join u  s at the first public meeting.
Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, 40 Sewells Road, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5
RSVP is appreciated but not required. If you are able to attend please RSVP by email to tbosco@toronto.ca
At the meeting on October 11, the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation project team will give a presentation that includes background information about the site and the existing conditions. Parks Canada will also be at the meeting to provide an update on the neighbouring proposed Rouge National Urban Park and their consultation process.
The City of Toronto will specifically be seeking feedback regarding the vision that users and residents have for the park, guiding principles that should influence park design, and the consultation process. Other public meetings will follow as the plan progresses.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please request any additional accommodations necessary when you RSVP. We look forward to meeting with you

http://beseenbesafe.simcoecountytrails.net


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Trail Education
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Be sure to use our array of press or other flyers to circulate to your local papers or possible attendees. All available for use - call - 877-668-7245 or 519-941-8911, or 1-866-560-7783

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OPA Conservation Fund - Canadian Business Grants for Innovation and ...
Business Insider
The Ontario Power Authority (OPA) provides consultation and funding for small business research and conservation projects that look to effectively reduce and manage demand for electricity. The OPA Funding Opportunities for Conservation are part of the ...
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This is what Wawa looks like this morning....time to check out some snowshoe trails soon!
Snow snow snow....... Planning a Florida & Cuba trip right now! lol!
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Wednesday, October 10, 2012

Ontario Trails - World Class Trails at Local Ontario Trail Prices!

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Cascagnette excited about new ski season
The Barrie Advance
Cascagnette excited about new ski season. Penetanguishene's Jordan Cascagnette is looking forward to the start of the World Cup Nordic ski season in ...


Tasty weekend at Deerhurst, Ontario
Toronto Sun
A: Chicagoans love to cycle. The lakefront alone boasts 29 km of car-free bicycle paths. Several tour operators offer bike tours. Check out BikeChicago.com for cycling tour schedules and bikeroutes. There's also a new non-profit organization called ...
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Wed Night Walk 3 - Beltline Trail and Cedarvale Ravine
blogTO (blog)
This coming Wednesday, we will discover some of Toronto's great parks including the Kay Gardner Beltline trail and the Cedarvale Ravine. The walk is approximately 6.5 km long and depending on our pace, may take 2.0-2.5 hours. It'll end at the Heath ...
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Sherbourne bike lanes not always separating traffic
Newstalk 1010
Cycle Toronto, an advocacy group, is calling for a two-month enforcement blitz with officers handing out tickets and information about why its dangerous for vehicles to enter the separate bike lanes. Jared Kolb, the group's director of campaigns and ...
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Toronto Cross This Weekend! | Ontario Cycling Association
This year's Toronto Cycle-cross race will be held on Sunday, October 14 beginning at 10:00 a.m. with proceeds donated to two great causes: the Ontario Cycling ...
www.ontariocycling.org/toronto-cross-weekend/


Touring by the book
CANOE
Recent releases include a week-by- week roundup of Canada's best experiences, a book on nature hikes near Toronto, a guide to Ontario, plus a daring adventure, and a collection of tales by assorted Hollywood types. Ontario. There's more to Ontario than ...
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Hi everyone,
Another very important meeting to highlight the need for mountain bikers to voice their wish for mountain biking (think Bike Park) to be included in the master plan.
Please spread the word!The City of Toronto is hosting a public meeting where you can learn more about the Beare Road Park Master Plan project, and provide your input on its new Master Plan.We invite you to join u  s at the first public meeting.
Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012
Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Location: Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, 40 Sewells Road, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5
RSVP is appreciated but not required. If you are able to attend please RSVP by email to tbosco@toronto.ca
At the meeting on October 11, the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation project team will give a presentation that includes background information about the site and the existing conditions. Parks Canada will also be at the meeting to provide an update on the neighbouring proposed Rouge National Urban Park and their consultation process.
The City of Toronto will specifically be seeking feedback regarding the vision that users and residents have for the park, guiding principles that should influence park design, and the consultation process. Other public meetings will follow as the plan progresses.
The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please request any additional accommodations necessary when you RSVP. We look forward to meeting with you
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Be sure to use our array of press or other flyers to circulate to your local papers or possible attendees. All available for use - call - 877-668-7245 or 519-941-8911, or 1-866-560-7783
 

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Tuesday, October 9, 2012

Ontario Trails - Experience the World's Best Outdoors here on Ontario Trails!

Paul Bisson - Wilderness camping, canoe access only, north east of Gogama !

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Cross Country Skiing at Horseshoe Valley Resort, Awesome Hill ...
If you thought cross country skiing was only a relaxed ski through the forest with the occasional ...
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Ancona Park in Toronto on Walk Score
Photos, comments, and map of Ancona Park in Toronto. Find other local favorites.
www.walkscore.com/place/ancona-park-toronto

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You are invited to the… 

Official Opening of the

Newest section of the Trans Canada Trail in the community of Coniston

When: Friday, October 12th @ 11:30 am
Where: North end of Edward Street in Coniston
Special Guests include:
Councillor Doug Craig
Coniston Community Action Network
Rainbow Routes 2012 Trail Crew
Community volunteers
Students from St Paul the Apostle School

For information contact:
Deb McIntosh

We look forward to seeing you there!
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Hi everyone,

Another very important meeting to highlight the need for mountain bikers to voice their wish for mountain biking (think Bike Park) to be included in the master plan.

Please spread the word!

The City of Toronto is hosting a public meeting where you can learn more about the Beare Road Park Master Plan project, and provide your input on its new Master Plan.

We invite you to join u
 

s at the first public meeting.

Date: Thursday, October 11, 2012

Time: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: Blessed Mother Teresa Catholic Secondary School, 40 Sewells Road, Toronto, ON M1B 3G5

RSVP is appreciated but not required. If you are able to attend please RSVP by email to tbosco@toronto.ca

At the meeting on October 11, the Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation project team will give a presentation that includes background information about the site and the existing conditions. Parks Canada will also be at the meeting to provide an update on the neighbouring proposed Rouge National Urban Park and their consultation process.

The City of Toronto will specifically be seeking feedback regarding the vision that users and residents have for the park, guiding principles that should influence park design, and the consultation process. Other public meetings will follow as the plan progresses.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. Please request any additional accommodations necessary when you RSVP. We look forward to meeting with you
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http://beseenbesafe.simcoecountytrails.net
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MAKE SURE TO CHECK THE EVENT CALENDAR

Trail Education
Our event calendar shows weekly adjustments to our course offerings. It also provides links to course information, in PDF flyer format, registration, and location of course through a google map or other means.

Be sure to use our array of press or other flyers to circulate to your local papers or possible attendees. All available for use - call - 877-668-7245 or 519-941-8911, or 1-866-560-7783

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Ontario Trails Mobile App
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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL E-NEWS - Every Friday

    • Local Trail News 

    • Trail Education Program

    • Trail Heros

    • Trailhead Ontario

    • Activity and User Updates

     View it Here
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