Ontario Trails News - Elk Lake Eco Centre, Toronto Trails and more!

Elk Lake Eco-Centre Trails

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Toronto Trails Committee

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Ontario Trails and Ontario Equestrian Federation launch horse survey

Download the Map App!

What a fantastic app! I am always looking for new trails near home and while camping and this will make it so much easier! I love the level of detail... length, difficulty, terrain, photos etc. I've read some negative reviews complaining about the map coverage and the omission of some trails...But I find it quite fine for my needs and there are usually links to the appropriate trail association's website for those requiring a higher level of detail. I think it's a great starting point for when you want to get an idea of what's around you but you don't want to waste several hours doing internet research. And there are many, many trails in Ontario; I'm not surprised if they aren't all included in the very first edition of this app. I'm sure Ontario Trails will be more than happy to include any missed trails that people bring to their attention. Personally, though, I find the current listings to be quite comprehensive. Great work Ontario Trails!

Super app 
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Ontario Trails News - Mattawa and more! From all over Ontario's trails.

Durham Region - Mountain Biking

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Uxbridge Trails

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Conservation Ontario

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Cataraqui Region Trail Improvements

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Ottawa Area Trails

Ontario Trails News - hunting, and trail developments just around the corner on Ontario trails!

Georgian Bay Coast Trail

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Meaford Trails
Good Morning.
Meaford Community Living Woodworking  produces 6’ snow stakes for various clubs in Ontario.
If you happened to know  of any clubs that would require snow trail stakes please call 519-538-5854
Thank you.
George G. Irwin
WW. Dept.

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Wollaston Township Trail Build

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Hunting and Trails Safety

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Mattawa Area Trails

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Spartan Race

2014 Location needed
About Spartan Race:

We do 5+k, 12+k and 20+k obstacle course races throughout eastern Canada each year during the months of May, June and July.  This season our events were hosted at Hardwood Bike and Ski. They are currently seeking a new venue for the 2014 race season.

• 5+k events typically host 5-7,000 racers and 2-3,000 spectators per day and are 2 day events (Saturday, Sunday)

Basic information on venue requirements:

• Within 1 - 1.5 hours of GTA
• Elevational changes (we have done events at multiple ski locations)
• Wooded areas
• Sufficient open space for location of our "village" and several of the obstacles (although most obstacles are placed along the course)
• Water - lake, river, stream is highly desirable but not mandatory
• Electric connection near the village area is highly desirable but not mandatory
• Access to sufficient parking (onsite is desirable, but remote is acceptable).
• Parking for 5-7000 racers 

If you have the trails and the site - give me a call! Patrick 613-396-3226

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Hamilton-Burlington Trails Committee

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French River Trails

Ontario Trail News - lot's of great news from around Ontario's Trails!

Trailhead Ontario

We have updated the host site surveys for 2014 and 2015.

If you and your organization wish to host in either 2014 or 2015 please complete the host surveys by November 15th, 2013.

2014 Host Survey
2015 Host Survey

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Trail Openings and Events

From Members/Financial SupportersElora Cataract Trailway

Raisin Region Conservation

Ontario Trail News - education program a must for trail professionals working on Ontario trails!

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Ontario Trail News - Trailwise, the newsletter of the Ontario Trails Council, published weekly!

Weekly E-Bulletin of the Ontario Trails Council. The provincial trails association in Ontario. Week of October 10, 2013

• Education • News • Updates • Sharing •  Requests • Meetings • Activity

Trail Counts - Sign Up Today! They do in Illinois. Performance Measures - Trail Counts! 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! 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. Low cost $50.00 per trail per year (max 3 trails) includes: Decal design Decal Printing - max 6 sheets, various size decals More decals option (fee charged) Survey Set-up Survey reports All system maintenance Regional Comparisons Seasonal variances Trail differentiations Use patterns Packages - OTC Member? - Take $25.00 off each package. Go to Trail Counts! to purchase. Thanks               Please support our work Performance Measures - Get Trail Educated! 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.   DESCRIPTION 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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Ontario Trail News - Trail build in Wollaston Township and Aviva Fund voting on now!

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Ontario Trail News - climbing, running, hiking, walking - lot's of things to do on Ontario Trails!

Ontario Trail Events!

Ontario Trail News - Explorer's Edge, GBCT and more (check out the water spyder) on Ontario's Trails!

Trail Openings and Events

From Members/Financial SupportersExplorers' Edge

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Severn River

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Spartan Race

2014 Location needed - see bottom this newsletter

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Orangeville Trails

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Kinghorn Rail Trail

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Georgian Bay Coast Trail

Ontario Trail News - Pan-Am Trail and Trail College Course

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L-R - TRCA Chair, Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Michael Chan, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport; MPP Dixon; Marlaine Koehler, Executive Director Waterfront Trail; Kathleen Wynne, Premier of Ontario; Patrick Connor Executive Director Ontario Trails Council; Jack De Wit, President Ontario Trails Council, Paul Labarge, Board Member Trans Canada Trail.

This year we estimate 107 trail projects worth 21 million dollars in Ontario. Today we participated in the Ontario government announcement by Premier Wynne, of 3.5 million for a Pan Am Legacy Trail, which is part of the Trans Canada, Waterfront and Toronto Region Conservation Authority systems. This will help complete the Trans Canada Trail in Ontario by their target date of 2017. Ontario Trails Council has logged 100,000's of kilometers of travel in support of the TCT in Ontario over the past decade. We are pleased to see OTC Members, TRCA, TCTO, City of Toronto, Waterfront Trail and Pan Am Path all benefit through this significant provincial investment in GTA Trails. Thanks Ontario!http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2013/10/ontario-expanding-trails-in-time-for-the-peoples-games.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p

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Ontario Trail News - Pan Am Legacy Trail Declared, part of Trans Canada and Waterfront Trail systems.

Province Announces trail expansion in Toronto!

This year we estimate 107 trail projects worth 21 million dollars in Ontario. Today we participated in the Ontario government announcement by Premier Wynne, of 3.5 million for a Pan Am Legacy Trail, which is part of the Trans Canada, Waterfront and Toronto Region Conservation Authority systems. This will help complete the Trans Canada Trail in Ontario by their target date of 2017. Ontario Trails Council has logged 100,000’s of kilometers of travel in support of the TCT in Ontario over the past decade. We are pleased to see OTC Members, TRCA, TCTO, City of Toronto, Waterfront Trail and Pan Am Path all benefit through this significant provincial investment in GTA Trails. Thanks Ontario!http://news.ontario.ca/opo/en/2013/10/ontario-expanding-trails-in-time-for-the-peoples-games.html?utm_source=ondemand&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=p