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Be a Friend of Trails

We invite all trail users to support the work of the Ontario Trails Council. As a registered charity we do our community work based on the support of member organziations, individuals and some government grants. We do the work, in the end for the individual families and folks that use the trails every day. Please consider supporting us as your thanks for your trails. Thank you.

 

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Member Requests

1) Algonquin College program on-line




 

2) OTC Mobile App - for iProducts and Windows

3) Post Photos to Pinterest



4) OTC on Foursquare



5) Safe Trails Manual


6) OTC Youtube Channel

7) Ontario Trails Maps


8) Enabling Change Program


9) OTC Board 2012-13

Jack De Wit - PRESIDENT
Ontario Equestrian Federation
905-655-4666
cndhrsman@bellnet.ca

Dan Andrews - Secretary/Treasurer     
TrailADE Consulting
705-927-8648
trailadecanada@gmail.com
Paul Ronan
Ontario Parks Association
647-991-9444
paulronan@rogers.com
Frieda Baldwin
Huronia Trails and Greenways
705-245-1005
frieda.baldwin@rogers.com
Wayne Daub
Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs
519-500-3715
w-daub@rogers.com
Igor Hoogendoorn
International Mountain Biking Association
855-255-4094 ext.108
igor.hoogendoorn@imba.com
Tim West
Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
705-739-7669
twest@ofsc.on.ca

Kirsten Spence
Northern Ontario Representative
807-889-0602
trailsgirl@gmail.com

Jeff Muzzi
Manager, Forestry Services, Renfrew County
613-633-9683
JMuzzi@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

Patrick Connor
Ex-officio - Executive Director
Kingston
613-396-3226
execdir@ontariotrails.ca

We currently have 2 vacancies on the OTC Board. If you are interested please e-mail Jack De Wit to discuss.
cndhrsman@bell.net

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Disclaimer
The ideas, opinions, re-posting of news, editorials and content contained in this newsletter are not necessarily the ideas or opinions of the OTC Board or staff. This news is intended for informational purposes only.

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OTC Event Planning Guide
Call 877-668-7245

 

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OTC Trail Committee Manual
Call 877-668-7245


 

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Ontario Trails Membership

On behalf of OTC we thank you for your support. If there is a group you know that is not a member contact us and we'll send them a note on membership benefits. This past week we received a renewal from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Sault Ste. Marie Thank you very much for your support!

THANKS! MERCI!

 
 

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The Ontario Trails Council is a charitable organization, incorporated in 1991, that promotes the creation, development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails in Ontario.

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Surveys and Networking!

Don’t forget to join anyone of the following information tools:

Be sure to get a copy of the latest OTC E-bulletin (circulation 880+) - here

Join one of our facebook pages (>4200 friends) - here

Add your trail - here

Complete a survey - here

Twitter to or at us (12840 followers) - here

Join the blog - here

Join Trail Counts - here

Take an On-Line Education Course - here

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Photo Credit - Header -Gordon's Park Resort

Ontario Trails News - all the best for the holiday season from Ontario Trails Council

Trail Heros

Know somebody that works hard on trails? If so nominate them to be an Ontario Trails "Trail Hero!" We'd be happy to review your recommendations and acknowledge in a small way their contribution to trails in your community.

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Trail Blog

Every day trails are news! Every day we blog about trails. In communities all over Ontario trails are big news, for cyclists, runners, canoe or horses, every day we capture in one spot all the trail news - local, provincial or national! Join today!

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Trail Leaders!

Become a trail development leader. Join Ontario's first ever series of 14 trail education courses in the development and management of trails. Designed for both volunteers and professionals. Next On-line Course begins January 14th. Topic - Trail Stewardship. Register today - registration is open 24/7  

Ontario Trails News - information and activities or events from some of Ontario's 2500+ recreational trails!

Ice Climbing Trails

Nature Appreciation

Snowmobiling

Snowshoeing


Winter Fit/Hiking

Ontario Trails News - it's always a festive time on Ontario's 2500+ recreational trails!

Activity News - Click the pic for more on each Activity!

ATV'ing

Cross Country Skiing

Cycling

Dog Sledding


Education

Heritage Trails

Horse Trails

Ontario Trails News - news about Ontario's 2500+ trails from the Ontario Trails Council

We Welcome Returning Members:

Eskakwa Eco-Tours

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Simcoe County

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Conservation Halton

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Brant Waterways Foundation

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OTC Attends Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee Meeting

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Weather

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Trail Conditions


OPP AND OFSC WARN SNOWMOBILERS TO STAY OFF EARLY ICE:
“Be Very Cautious Because No Ice is 100 per cent Safe”
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) are reminding snowmobilers that no ice can be considered 100 per cent safe to ride on with a snowmobile. This is especially true this winter when ice is forming earlier than usual in many areas and may look safe, but is not yet thick or strong enough. This ice warning also applies during any prolonged period of thaw or rain, and late in the season after ice begins to deteriorate from milder temperatures.

Ontario Trails news - time to renew your Ontario Trails Membership! We appreciate your support!

Trail News

Ontario Ministry Tourism, Culture and Sport Announces Grant FundingThe Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is pleased to announce the launch of the2014-15 Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund. The OSRCF is a grant program that supports a vision of getting and keeping Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physical activity. The fund:

·         increases opportunities for participation in sport and recreation by developing new programs or increasing access to existing programs to encourage individuals to become more active and keep those who are, engaged throughout their lives

·         supports implementation of physical literacy as a foundation for lifelong physical activity among individuals enabling them to make healthier activity choices

·         strengthens the community sport and recreation sector by providing training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development to provide enhanced service and quality programming

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Le ministère du Tourisme, de la Culture et du Sport est heureux d’annoncer le lancement du programme de subvention du Fond ontarien d'action communautaire pour les sports et les loisirs 2014-15. Le FOACSL est un programme de subvention qui soutient l'objectif de faire participer les Ontariens et Ontariennes à des activités physiques et à des sports et des loisirs communautaires. Il permet : 

·         Accroître les possibilités de participer à des sports et à des loisirs, en concevant de nouveaux programmes ou en améliorant l'accès aux programmes qui existent déjà, afin d'encourager les gens à devenir plus actifs et d'encourager les gens qui sont déjà actifs à le rester toute leur vie
·         Aider les gens à acquérir un savoir-faire physique qui favorisera leur activité physique tout au long de leur vie et leur permettra de faire des choix plus sains en ce qui concerne leur activité physique
·         Renforcer le secteur des sports et des loisirs communautaires, en donnant une formation dans les domaines comme l'entraînement, le développement des jeunes et la formation des bénévoles, afin d'offrir des services améliorés et des programmes de haute qualité

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Ontario Ministry Announces Grant Funding - Enabling Change Program

The Accessibility Directorate of Ontario (ADO) is pleased to announce the call for expressions of interest for this year’s round of EnAbling Change Projects. Each year the ADO sets different strategic funding priorities based on upcoming Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements and the compliance needs of targeted sectors.

This year’s funding priorities are:

1. Accessible Websites and Web Content: The web accessibility requirements will transform how Ontarians with disabilities find and use information. Accessible websites and web content are critical to reaching our goal of an accessible Ontario by 2025. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects that promote understanding and compliance with accessible website requirements.
2. Support compliance and reporting in 2014: All across Ontario, organizations are making changes to make their business practices accessible. A key element of meeting AODA requirements is filing compliance reports with the Government of Ontario. This year, EnAbling Change will support projects to increase compliance reporting in private and not-for-profit sectors.

Application period opens: November 29, 2013
Application period closes: January 31, 2014

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Ontario Trails Council Membership Drive on Now

Over the past year membership got: new relationships with The City of Toronto, Hamilton and Niagara. Trail committees in each of those areas, saved trail in Welland, further trail development on the North Shore of Lake Superior, commentary to the Ontario trails Strategy, with sub-committees being set up to look at outstanding issues, on-Line Trails Education through Algonquin College and the Trailhead Ontario Conference. We do this with your support!

A Friend of Trails Savings on conference/seminar registration Weekly e-bulletins Trailwise Access to OTC trails database Great gift price! Savings on trail literature/maps $25.75 + $3.38 = $29.13 (includes 13% HST)

Student Weekly editions of the OTC newsletter  Access to OTC trails information Conference and selected literature savings   * must provide student verification $20.60 + $2.67 = $23.27(includes 13% HST)

Organizational Members

Our members include municipalities, conservation authorities, parks, trail management groups, trail clubs, trail user groups, health units and other trail-related supporting organizations.

Benefits to Organization

• Access to Trail Insurance package
• OTC Web page representation
• Option on registration in Trillium Trail Network
• Access to Professional Development sessions, i.e. Trails Tourism Practices, Trails Tort Reform, Trail Design Build Workshops
• User conflict resolution
• Representation on OTC trails maps
• Regional Trail Management Committee development
• Knowledge exchange
• Office services and networking support
• Advocacy benefits - provincially and nationally
• Savings on conference/seminar registration

PRICING - Buy fax, credit card or mail (all include 13% HST)

Yearly Rates		Base	HST	Total
Small <200 td="" trail="" users="">		$103.00	$13.39	$116.39
Medium 200:5000 users		$257.50	$33.47	$290.97
Large >5000 users		$772.50	$100.42	$872.92

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Trail Heros Know somebody that works hard on trails? If so nominate them to be an Ontario Trails "Trail Hero!" We'd be happy to review your recommendations and acknowledge in a small way their contribution to trails in your community. Trail Blog Every day trails are news! Every day we blog about trails. In communities all over Ontario trails are big news, for cyclists, runners, canoe or horses, every day we capture in one spot all the trail news - local, provincial or national! Join today! Trail Leaders! Become a trail development leader. Join Ontario's first ever series of 14 trail education courses in the development and management of trails. Designed for both volunteers and professionals. Next On-line Course begins January 14th. Topic - Trail Stewardship. Register today - registration is open 24/7   Join OTC The Ontario Trails Council is a nonprofit charitable organziation, established in 1988, that promotes the development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails. With over 130 organizational members and 25 individual supporters the OTC continues to grow! Support trails in Ontario - join the OTC Learn an Activity Our website contains information on over 2,600 trails, and a description for nearly 2,000. Learn about the places where you can bike, cross country ski, climb or any of another 15 activities. We are linked to over 130 organizations and a variety of provincial groups that can help you learn an activity or become better at one you already love!   Add Your Event We post trail or outdoor events on trail specific facebook pages, the main OTC facebook page, and the event section of the OTC website. You can send us your event and we'll post it to these extensive networks. Each week we reach over 20,000 people, so if you want your event known, a bit better, send us the information. Be a Friend of Trails We invite all trail users to support the work of the Ontario Trails Council. As a registered charity we do our community work based on the support of member organziations, individuals and some government grants. We do the work, in the end for the individual families and folks that use the trails every day. Please consider supporting us as your thanks for your trails. Thank you.