Ontario Trails News - Ontario Trails supports children's charter for Ontario's trails

Weekly E-Bulletin of the Ontario Trails Council. The provincial trails association in Ontario. Week of October 24, 2013

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OTC Supports Children's Charter Press Release October 24, 2013 Contact:  Patrick Connor Ontario Trails Council 1-613-396-3226 execdir@ontariotrails.ca Ontario Trails Council supports the Ontario Children’s Outdoor Charter The 170 members of Ontario’s trail association, the Ontario Trails Council (OTC) representing over 400 communities, 18 trail activities and 80,000 kilometers of trail supports the Ontario Children’s Outdoor Charter. Announced by the province on October 17th, 2013 and developed by a coalition of agencies including the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and the Back to Nature Network, (Ontario Trails Council is a member), the intent of the Charter is to provide a framework that can be used by organizations and individuals to encourage and advocate for children to explore, discover, play, learn, and understand our environment. “At OTC our members know that escalating rates of inactivity translate to increasing childhood and early adult obesity. Using a local trail, to walk, ride, or climb, with your child for 20 minutes a day is an easy, fun way to win the fight for your kid’s health,” says Patrick Connor, Executive Director of the Council. As a charity the Ontario Trails Council has created an award winning websitevisited by nearly 1,000,000 people a year to find a trail to use near them.  The OTC also has a handheld map app that allows you to find a trail nearby, wherever you are in Ontario! The Ontario Trails Council is pleased that Ontario is the first province in Canada to adopt such a charter. For more information on Ontario’s trails visit the OTC website atwww.ontariotrails.ca

Ontario Trails News - This week's Trailwise in circulation, all sorts of news about Ontario Trails!

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Ontario Trails News - news from around Ontario's trails

Hunting and Trails Safety

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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 
by szturmowka

Ontario Trail News - from trails all over Ontario, hiking, biking and more!

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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Toronto Trails

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Uxbridge Trails

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Saulteaux Voyageur Trail

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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 
by szturmowka

Ontario Trails News - bridge those water gaps on your trail and other news from Ontario's Trails!

Couchiching Conservation

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Peel Region Trails

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Spartan Race

2014 Location needed

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Cycle Ontario Launches Survey about CycleON

Cycle Ontario (CO) is a private for profit organization that works to promote awareness of on-road/offroad riding and has created a network of relationships with cyclists, cycle shops, cycle advocacy organizations, tourism offices and cycle tourists.

As an organization that caters to the cycling community, Cycle Ontario is interested in your feedback as it believes with some capacity improvements and structural re-alignments it can, and should be, the working voice of cyclists in Ontario.

Take the Survey 

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Manitoulin Island Trails

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North Western Ontario Trails

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Georgian Bay Coast Trail

Ontario Trails News - sustainabile trails conference Brockville and more from Ontario's trails!

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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.

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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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Trail Openings and Events

From Members/Financial SupportersBrantford Trails

The County of Brant and City of Brantford have recently begun distributing a new Outdoor Adventures Map that focuses on Hiking, Cycling and Paddling routes in our area.  The map also highlights outdoor recreational areas such as golf courses, outdoor pools, picnic areas and fishing holes.  We welcome all visitors to Brant County and hope they enjoy the awesome outdoor activities featured on the map.

http://www.brant.ca/forvisitors/Outdoor_Adventure_Map.pdf

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EuroMAB Conference - Brockville

Ontario Trails News - snowmobile permits available at discount until November 1, and more from Ontario trails

Trailhead Ontario - Hosts Needed

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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Snowmobile Permits On-Line Discounts

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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!

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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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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

Ontario Trails News - Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport survey on the trails strategy

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Ontario Trail Strategy Survey - Sign Up Today!  October 18, 2013Dear Ontario Trails Council, The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is inviting your input as a member of the trails community to help strengthen the Ontario Trails Strategy. We have been collaborating with trail partners to implement the Strategy, a long-term plan for developing, managing, and promoting the use of trails throughout the province.  As you know, Ontario is home to some of the most historic and longest trails in Canada, offering affordable places to be active while experiencing the province’s beauty and heritage. They also provide economic benefits to communities. We want to continue to work with you to explore ways to ensure Ontario’s trails remain a vital and valued resource for years to come.  A discussion paper has been posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry (www.ebr.gov.on.ca, Registry Number: 011-9565) I encourage you to review the paper and provide your comments by Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  Your input and feedback will help guide our work going forward. Thank you for the great work your organization has done over the years in support of Ontario’s trails.  I look forward to our continued efforts to create and sustain Ontario’s excellent trails system. Yours truly, Michael Chan Minister

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 
by szturmowka

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