Ontario Trails Council - Trail News from all over Ontario - Thanks to all for their support of Trailhead Ontario 2013!

Trailhead Ontario - Thanks to All!

June 9-12, 2013 - Peterborough

The OTC wishes to thank all participants, supporters, registrants, presenters and  organizers for enabling 2013 Trailhead Ontario to be a big success! Special thanks to Wayne Daub, Conference Chair.
 

The Ontario Trails Council, and the Trailhead Ontario 2013 planning committee wish to acknowledge the financial support of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport in making this conference happen. We could not have a conference and sustain OTC without their assistance. For this we are grateful.



We wish to thank Assistant Deputy Minister Phil Malcolmson for attending with Anna Ilnyckyj, Director, Policy Branch and Carol Oitment for attending from the MTCS! 

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We wish to thank Robert Orland from Orland Conservation for his insightful Presentations on Land Procurement and Understanding Trails. His presentations broke new ground and provided all trail users and managers present with new material to think about!

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Mapping Panel -
We wish to thank BackRoads Mapbooks, Damian Bradley, Hap Wilson, Faraj Nakhleh from Trak Maps and Cathy Anderson from Advermap for presenting.

 

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Trail Tourist Panel - 
We wish to thank welcome Cyclists, Louisa Mursell, Tim West from the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, John Robb from Ontario Geocachers Association and Bonnie Simpson from OTRA and Mike Pinkerton from Hatfield McCoy Trails for their contributions as panelists to the Trail Tourism Panel.

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International Trail Panel
We wish to thank Author Loreen Niewenhuis for her talk about her experience circumnavigating, on foot - the waterfront trails of the Great Lakes! In 2009, Loreen Niewenhuis walked the perimeter of Lake Michigan and wrote the best selling book, "A 1000-MILE WALK ON THE BEACH".

In 2012, she took another long journey, covering 1000 miles of shoreline touching all five Great Lakes. The book about this latest adventure, "A 1000-MILE GREAT LAKES WALK",explores the entire Great Lakes system.

In her presentation, she took us along the shores of all five Great Lakes and many of the waterways connecting them. In words, photos, and video, she explored the geology, hydrology, and natural history of the largest system of fresh water lakes in the world. She illuminated the threats to this massive ecosystem: invasive species, pollution, destruction of wetlands, and the gradual warming of the lakes.

We thank Lisa Filter of Minnesota Parks and Trails Council and Nancy Krupiarz from Michigan Trails and Greenways Association and Fran Gotscik of Parks and Trails for their presentations and the efforts they made to inform us of how their organizations work and the challenges they face. 

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Local Support - we wish to thank Kawarthas Northumberland and Peterborough Kawarthas Tourism and the Canadian Canoe Museum for their support and planning for this event. We thank all the trail ambassadors the RTO folks found for our session events. Special thanks to Christine Painter, Vanessa Twiddy and Karen Theriault for their unfailing support of our event!
 

       

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Trails Education - Select a Program!

We have updated the program and our 14 module program is here for the using. If you have staff to train, trails to manage or want a session in your area on a particular topic let us know. We'll coordinate a session or series on your behalf.

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COURSE TITLE
Volunteer Management	View PDF
Business Planning and Budgetting	View PDF
Regulation and Legislation	View PDF
Ecosystem and Natural Heritage	View PDF
Wilderness First Aid	View PDF
Food and Nutrition	View PDF
Marketing and Promotion	View PDF
Health and Safety	View PDF
Technology for Trails - Level 1	View PDF
Trail Design (2 days)	View PDF
Trail Risk Management	View PDF
Trail Committee Development	Manual
Trail Steward- On Line Learning	Program
Trail Planning - On Line	Program

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Trails Insurance Program AvailableOnce again, members of the trails community find themselves seeking alternative trails insurance. The volatility and unpredictability of your insurance plan keeping you hopping? Wondering what you are getting, curious if your agent or the underwriter understands trails?
If you want:

• cost stability
• product assurance
• insurance perseverance
• a broker that understands trails

At OTC our mission is "trail preservation." See the note from Intercity Insurance, Mike King, below.

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Further to our recent discussions, I wanted to let you know that we have investigated various markets to get a sense of the appetite that insurers have for coverage associated with trails. Our findings suggest that coverage is available - but from a very limited number of carriers and that the cost of insurance in this class is not heading down anytime soon. The reality is that there have been losses associated with trails in general and that the frequency and severity of claims is on the rise.
 
On the positive side of the issue, we have had several specific discussions of late with our current carriers at Lloyd's of London and we are (collectively) very interested in ramping up our work with OTC to connect with your associates who manage trails. We and the insurers we represent are firm in our commitment to work collaboratively with the OTC trail community to develop a comprehensive risk management strategy that makes sense - and insurance is just one part of that strategy.
 
As for what trail insurance products we have "in the box” right now:
 
a)       Commercial General Liability coverage —premium costs start at $1,000.00 for $2,000,000 coverage.

b)      Directors and Officers liability coverage — premium costs start at $200.00 for $I,000,000 coverage. We find that even the smallest community group is seeing the importance of acquiring D and O coverage.

c)       Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage - premiums start at $250. 00 to cover the Officers, Directors, employees, members. The limit of coverage is $100,000.

In the near future OTC will be bundling these products as a part of membership services and products.

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Performance Measures - Trail Counts!

Low maintenance - Using weatherproof decals our methods allow users to quickly and easily provide you with information you need to assess, improve, direct, re-direct, or provide information to the user - while on the trail. Our proprietary method has been developed by over 140 trail users and with the input of The City of Thunder Bay and Norfolk County Trail Managers.

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Packages - OTC Member? - Take $25.00 off each package!

• Blue - 4-10 trails:  $300.00 plus HST and registration fees
  • Maximum 20 sheets of decals
• Green - 10-20 trails: $500.00 plus HST and registration fees
  • Maximum 40 sheets of decals
• Gold - 20 or more trails: Starting at $1,000 plus HST and registration fees
  • TBD

Go to Trail Counts! to purchase. Thanks

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Ontario Trails - Your Data Wanted

Since 2007 the Ontario Trails Council has collected trails data, and turned that data into our award winning website, as mandated by the desires of the trails community reflected in the Ontario Trails Strategy. Nearly 1,000,000 people a year turn to this information in order to find you and your trails.
The characteristics we are looking for are:

1.       Measurements

1. Trailhead Longitude
2. Trailhead Latitude
3. Completion Time (hours)
4. Elevation Change (m)
5. Trailhead Elevation (m)
6. Maximum Elevation (m)
7. Cross Slope Average (%)
8. Cross Slope Maximum (%)
9. Minimum Trail Width (m)
10. Average Trail Width (m)
11. Maximum Grade (%)
12. Average Grade (%)
13. Trail Surface
14. Trail Classification (Trail Group/Local Classification/Difficulty/ Rating eg: OFSC Trail Classes)

4.    Prohibited Trail Uses
5.    Trail Hazards (Poison Ivy, Steep Slopes)
6.    Trail Fees (Day Pass, Donation, Parking etc.)
7.    Seasons/Dates of Operation
8.    Trail Amenities (Visitor Centre, Beach, Boat Launch etc.)
9.    Trail Enforcement
10.  Trail Permits
11.  Trail Speed Limit
12.  Trail Signage
13.  Trail Environmental Concerns
14.  Trail Permitted Use (Dogs on Leash)

1. Date of Collection
2. Data Collector
3. Trail sensitivity (high /low) 

So let us know if you are willing to support us by sharing data you already have. execdir@ontariotrails.ca Thanks

Ontario Trails Council Trail News - Trail Openings, PanAm Path, Rock Climbing and more all about Ontario Trails!

Trail Openings and Events

Saugeen Rail Trail Opening June 29th, 2013

The Ontario Trails Council is pleased to support the folks and trail organizations in Saugeen Shores as they open a section of trail this Saturday. While at Trailhead Ontario we were contacted by Joyce Scammell of the Saugeen Rail Trail Association, and we responded. Best of luck to all on Saturday. Letter posted to member section of OTC website.

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Pan-Am Path and OTC Meeting on Friday

“The Pan Am Path is a multi-use path that connects the city from Brampton, down along the Humber River, along to the waterfront, up the Lower Don, and then up to Scarborough through the hydro corridor,” explains James Gen Meers, one of the founders of Friends of the Pan Am Path, the non-profit that’s formed to champion this project. “It is a trail system that already kind of exists in the city of Toronto, but is missing certain pieces that are required to make it a non-stop continuous path, and that’s what the path is about: leveraging some of the political capital in time for the Pan Am Games to invest in the infrastructure required to make a continuous path.”

Essentially, the idea is to use a small amount of money—the infrastructure costs and initial programming are estimated at $1.9 million—to create a much greater benefit by linking together a bunch of trails that, right now, come close to each other, but are not part of a single travel route. Of the 80-kilometre total, only 5–10 per cent would be new construction. It’s a small number, but filling in those blanks will remake the trails into an entirely new experience for the city, Friends of the Pan Am Path thinks.

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Niagara Trails Committee with OTC Meet Mayor Sharpe -Trail Given reprieve

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Waterfront Trail - Lake Erie Adventure 2013

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Huron County Assessing Issues of Trail Development

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100's of trail stories posted each week!

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Bruce Trail Opens Two side Trails in Orangeville

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Ontario Trails and Ontario Equestrian Federation launch horse survey

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Bruce County Promoting Rock Climbing
Bruce Peninsula cliffs bring in daring tourists

Owen Sound Sun Times
County tourism officials will work with the Ontario Access Coalition, a volunteer group that promotes environmentally responsible rock climbing, ...

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See and feel how good nature is for you by getting out at least once a day

Research has shown that early-morning cardio in a fasted state can burn up to 20 percent more calories; however hitting the grass versus the treadmill provides a number of further benefits that may just surprise you. Fitting in some nature, or vitamin N, may just be the secret to unlocking a better mood, faster metabolism and stronger memory.

1. Beat belly fat 
Research shows that people who live near trees and parks have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their saliva than those who live in a concrete jungle. A Japanese study found that a forest walk can render a 12 percent decrease in cortisol levels, a seven percent decrease in sympathetic nerve activity (which would contribute to anxiety), a one percent decrease in blood pressure, and a five percent decrease in heart rate. The more you can get yourself into a green space, the better it is for your body composition — and sanity, for that matter.

2. Go green to beat the blues. 
Forget retail therapy, try nature therapy. I recently saw an anonymous quote posted on my Facebook page that said, “There’s no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection,” and I couldn’t agree more. Whether you’re having a bad day, or a tough year, seeking out an area with a lot of greenery has been shown to improve both mood and memory in depressed individuals. In one Michigan study, participants exhibited significant increases in memory span and mood after walks in nature versus urban walks. This is perhaps why many people battle the cottage traffic every Friday night to spend a couple of days in the great outdoors before heading back into the city for another week in the grind. If you don’t have a cottage escape, look up some local trails. It’s an inexpensive, instantly gratifying and calorie-free way to lift your mood.

3. Combat brain fog
If you’re drawing a blank with a project at work, a study from Scotland suggests getting outside for a walk in the park. Researchers took volunteers through three areas: a historic shopping district with old buildings and light traffic, a park-like setting and a busy commercial district with heavy traffic while they wore portable EEGs on their heads to relay their brain waves.While the participants were in the commercial area they produced brain wave patterns conducive with frustration versus the parkland that showed patterns similar to meditation. Bottom line: If you can get out for your lunch and head to a park for 20 minutes you may find yourself more productive the rest of the day.

4. Help nurture creativity
Between our iPhones, laptops and tablets we’re continuously plugged in. However, spending time away from battery-operated devices and in nature has been linked to a 50 percent increase in creativity, something scientists refer to as attentional restoration theory. Bottom line: If you’re heading into a green space this long weekend, be sure to leave yourself unplugged for optimal health benefits.

5. Sleep more soundly
If you find yourself doing everything right and still tossing and turning at night, head outdoors for a walk down your favourite nature trail. Researchers found that forest walking improved actual sleep time, immobile minutes, self-rated depth of sleep and sleep quality. And for even better results, according to the study, you should aim to have this walk later in the day versus earlier. Bottom line: With the longer summer days I recommend taking advantage of an after-dinner walk not just to influence your waistline, but also your bedtime.

6. Get green at home
If you live in the city and you can only escape on the weekends, there are many benefits to adding a little greenery around the house and the office. According to researchers at Kansas State University, adding plants to hospital rooms speeds recovery rates of surgical patients. Compared to patients in rooms without plants, patients in rooms with plants request less pain medication, have lower blood pressure, experience less stress, and are released from the hospital sooner. Bottom line: Feeling stressed at work? Add a potted plant and you will find yourself feeling healthier and taking less time off to battle the seasonal cold.

From http://www.chatelaine.com/health/wellness/health-benefits-of-nature/

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Feature Destination Lennox & Addington County Trails

Offering 12 well mapped and signed road routes with plenty of paved shoulders, there are over 600km of great cycling around and north from theNapanee area.  While these trails have been available for a number of years, the folks at L&A have created a new promotion for 2013 called 'Do the Dozen Challenge'. Cyclists are invited to go anytime, cycle at their own pace and check into way-finding points along the way. Once complete, their name will go down in history and they become eligible to win a prize pack worth $500. www.lennox-addington.on.ca

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New urban park, waterfront trail to be centrepiece

of Ontario Place Revitalization

National Post
The shuttered Ontario Place will get a new urban park and waterfront trail, Ontario's Minister of Tourism and Culture Michael Chan announced on Wednesday. Mr. Chan told a Wednesday morning press conference on the former tourist attraction's now-empty ...

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Trail Questions

1) Capital Funding for Trails - Please take a minute to complete the capital funding section of our survey. A s many communities head into the budget cycle other communities want to get an idea of the relative and comparative amounts communities of similar size are investing in their trails. Please go to:

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Wolf Lake Ancient Forest Is Endangered Ecosystem
RedOrbit
New research from the University of Guelph, published Tuesday in the journal Biodiversity andConservation, says that allowing industrial extraction in a northern Ontario old-growth red pine forest – the largest remaining in the world – would ...
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New urban park, waterfront trail to be centrepiece of Ontario Place revitalization
National Post
The shuttered Ontario Place will get a new urban park and waterfront trail, Ontario's Minister of Tourism and Culture Michael Chan announced on Wednesday. Mr. Chan told a Wednesday morning press conference on the former tourist attraction's now-empty ...
See all stories on this topic »

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See and feel how good nature is for you by getting out at least once a day

Research has shown that early-morning cardio in a fasted state can burn up to 20 percent more calories; however hitting the grass versus the treadmill provides a number of further benefits that may just surprise you. Fitting in some nature, or vitamin N, may just be the secret to unlocking a better mood, faster metabolism and stronger memory.

1. Beat belly fatResearch shows that people who live near trees and parks have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol in their saliva than those who live in a concrete jungle.

A Japanese study found that a forest walk can render a 12 percent decrease in cortisol levels, a seven percent decrease in sympathetic nerve activity (which would contribute to anxiety), a one percent decrease in blood pressure, and a five percent decrease in heart rate. The more you can get yourself into a green space, the better it is for your body composition — and sanity, for that matter.

2. Go green to beat the bluesForget retail therapy, try nature therapy. I recently saw an anonymous quote posted on my Facebook page that said, “There’s no Wi-Fi in the forest, but I promise you will find a better connection,” and I couldn’t agree more.

Whether you’re having a bad day, or a tough year, seeking out an area with a lot of greenery has been shown to improve both mood and memory in depressed individuals.

In one Michigan study, participants exhibited significant increases in memory span and mood after walks in nature versus urban walks. This is perhaps why many people battle the cottage traffic every Friday night to spend a couple of days in the great outdoors before heading back into the city for another week in the grind.

If you don’t have a cottage escape, look up some local trails. It’s an inexpensive, instantly gratifying and calorie-free way to lift your mood.

3. Combat brain fog
If you’re drawing a blank with a project at work, a study from Scotland suggests getting outside for a walk in the park.

Researchers took volunteers through three areas: a historic shopping district with old buildings and light traffic, a park-like setting and a busy commercial district with heavy traffic while they wore portable EEGs on their heads to relay their brain waves.

While the participants were in the commercial area they produced brain wave patterns conducive with frustration versus the parkland that showed patterns similar to meditation.

Bottom line: If you can get out for your lunch and head to a park for 20 minutes you may find yourself more productive the rest of the day.

4. Help nurture creativityBetween our iPhones, laptops and tablets we’re continuously plugged in. However, spending time away from battery-operated devices and in nature has been linked to a 50 percent increase in creativity, something scientists refer to as attentional restoration theory.

Bottom line: If you’re heading into a green space this long weekend, be sure to leave yourself unplugged for optimal health benefits.

5. Sleep more soundlyIf you find yourself doing everything right and still tossing and turning at night, head outdoors for a walk down your favourite nature trail.

Researchers found that forest walking improved actual sleep time, immobile minutes, self-rated depth of sleep and sleep quality. And for even better results, according to the study, you should aim to have this walk later in the day versus earlier.

Bottom line: With the longer summer days I recommend taking advantage of an after-dinner walk not just to influence your waistline, but also your bedtime.

6. Get green at homeIf you live in the city and you can only escape on the weekends, there are many benefits to adding a little greenery around the house and the office. According toresearchers at Kansas State University, adding plants to hospital rooms speeds recovery rates of surgical patients. Compared to patients in rooms without plants, patients in rooms with plants request less pain medication, have lower blood pressure, experience less stress, and are released from the hospital sooner.

Bottom line: Feeling stressed at work? Add a potted plant and you will find yourselffeeling healthier and taking less time off to battle the seasonal cold.

         Submitted by Peter Ochal via Sherri Ochal. Thanks guys. 

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INFORMATION ABOUT ORGANISED CLUB HIKES

The Toronto Bruce Trail Club runs an extensive hiking program, numbering in excess of 300 hikes each year. The hikes are described in the club's newsletter, "Footnotes", which is published quarterly and distributed to its members.  
All Club endorsed hikes are lead by hike leaders who are trained and certified by the Toronto Bruce Trail Club.
On all hikes, the hike leader will be collecting a voluntary donation to the Escarpment Fund. The suggested amount is $1.
https://media6.magma.ca/www.torontobrucetrailclub.org/indexhttps.php

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Local wineries honour war of 1812
Windsor Star
The STOWAWAY 1812 wines are considered limited edition collector's items. ... It's called the Coastal Trails: Sails to See Tall Ships Festival in Windsor, ...

Celebrate Canada Day with Fort York walking tour
insideTORONTO.com
A Fort York Historic District Walking Tour titled 'Building a Great Canadian City: Early Lakefront Development in Toronto' will explore the evolution and history of the Lake Ontario shoreline in the Fort York historic site area from the early British ...
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Trail Counts - Are you being Counted?

Ontario Trails News - Trail Counts, Toronto Trail Developments, Pan-Am Path and more!

Ontario Trails Council Webpage

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Niagara Falls Hotel Changes Gears for GranFondo Bike Ride
Broadway World
ONTARIO, CANADA - Cycling is a solo venture, but there's something to be said about riding alongside friends with some beautiful scenery in the background. The Gran Fondo, modeled after Europe's mass-participation cycling events, aims to bring that ...
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Naughton set to host Canada Cup
The Sudbury Star
The three day event, which will hold its races on July 14, with pre-rides from July 12- 13, is part of the Canada Cup mountain biking series.

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Feature Destination Lennox & Addington County Trails

Offering 12 well mapped and signed road routes with plenty of paved shoulders, there are over 600km of great cycling around and north from the Napanee area.  While these trails have been available for a number of years, the folks at L&A have created a new promotion for 2013 called 'Do the Dozen Challenge'. Cyclists are invited to go anytime, cycle at their own pace and check into way-finding points along the way. Once complete, their name will go down in history and they become eligible to win a prize pack worth $500. www.lennox-addington.on.ca ________________________________________________________________________________________

Unique bike meeting tours Toronto downtown
insideTORONTO.com
Usually, city planning hosts public consultation meetings in school assembly halls, community centres or city hall committee rooms. On Sunday, Toronto's Chief Planner Jennifer Keesmaat teamed up with Cycle Toronto to take their consultation to the road ...
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Toronto police launch downtown bike safety blitz
CityNews
Toronto police want to make sure cyclists can safely ride through city streets, without fear of having car doors opened in front of them, or vehicles invading their lanes. In a campaign that launched Tuesday, officers are asking drivers to give those ...
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The Pan Am Path: Proposal Unveiled for an 80-Kilometre Multi-Use Trail
Torontoist
“It is a trail system that already kind of exists in the city of Toronto, but is missing certain pieces that are required to make it a non-stop continuous path, and that's what the path is about: leveraging some of the political capital in time for the ...
See all stories on this topic »

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Trail Counts - Know your use!

Ontario Trails News - ATV Safety, Cycling Safety, Land Management and more about Ontario Trails

This Summer Try Paddle Boarding and Kayaking the Great Lakes ...
Madison County Courier
Piyak Paddle owner Pia Hogue enjoys kayaking as an historic sailing ship ... Lake Ontario, Niagara River, and Lake Erie in New York and Pennsylvania.

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Trail Counts

Ever wondered who is using your trail and when? Looking for more than just a static count of trail activity? Tell others about what type of person is using your trail, what makes your trail a popular destination...and more!

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We have your answer.

Utilizing smartphone technology trail users can now complete a short survey that:

• Logs in the trip
• Single counts individual users
• Consolidates results for centralized reporting
• Consultation on survey content.
• We ask your questions - the facility manager asks what they want to know!
• Allows for separate trail counting
• Multi-season operation
• 24/7collection
• Identifies quality of trail experiences
• Provides you feedback loop

Wherever there is a smartphone signal, and YOUR trailhead you could be gathering and collecting additional information that will make for a better trail! Got great trails? Get the feedback that keeps you in the know!

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Requests made to MNR overlooked
Haliburton County Echo
Under Ontario's environmental bill of rights, the MNR was obliged to consult ... One was to enable the continued grooming of cross-country ski trails under ...

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The North Bay Nugget
Police stated Matthews was located lying off the roadway near the ATV he was operating. The Ontario Provincial Police are continuing its investigation with ...

Please ATV Smart - http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail-activities/atving/atv-smart/

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Home News Students get free helmets and road safety advice...
insideTORONTO.com
In Ontario, children under 18 are required by law to wear a helmet when cycling on roadways or sidewalks. Parents can be charged for knowingly allowing children under 16 to do so. The Helmets on Kids campaign is a great starting point for children to ...
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Ontario Parks Association

Ontario Trail News - Trail Counts, Safety on Holiday Weekend and Ride for Sight on Ontario Trails

Trail Events

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Cross-Country Skier Heads West
Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
He tells Bayshore Broadcasting Sports he got into the sport a few years ago when one of his high school teachers introduced Nordic skiing to Goderich ...

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North Bay OPP investigating an ATV fatality
Bay Today
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in North Bay are investigating a single ... an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) on the North Road, near Port Loring, Ontario.

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Your Cornwall Ontario Police Blotter for Monday June 24, 2013
Cornwall Free News
(ORILLIA, ON) “ With people getting set for what is traditionally one of the busiest long weekends of the year, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is also gearing up for a busy weekend on Ontario roads, trails and waterways this Canada Day Long weekend.
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Thorold's War of 1812 bicentennial events conclude with Battle of ...
Niagara Advance
(JEFF BLAY/Thorold Niagara News) Thorold's War of 1812 bicentennial events ... Criers competition and period re-enactments at the DeCew House Heritage Park.

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Cycle for Sight rides through town
Simcoe.com
Saturday, cyclists taking part in the fundraiser could choose from two courses — a 140-kilometrebike ride from Toronto to Collingwood, or a 70-kilometre bike ride from Alliston to Collingwood. While the cyclists were in town, the Alliston Lions Club ...
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Add your count to the Provincial Inventory!