The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak. Be sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OntarioTrails Donations and Memberships always appreciated! https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/content/support/join-ontario-trails-council
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Ontario Trails News - find out things to do on trails, in Toronto Region and in Ontario Parks
For information on all activities on the go in Toronto Region Conservation Area Parks be sure to go to: http://trca.on.ca
http://www.trca.on.ca/Website/TRCA/ParksAndCulture/website.nsf/WebPage/trca__parks_and_culture
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For information on all activities on the go in Ontario Parks be sure to go to:
http://www.ontarioparks.com/en
or en francais:
http://www.ontarioparks.com/fr/
Monday, December 30, 2013
Ontario Trails Council - Toronto cycling improving?
| A surprising boost in cycling infrastructure in TorontoBoston Globe
As a Torontonian, I'd like to point out that the situation in our city concerningcycling and our colorful mayor, Rob Ford, is more nuanced than your Dec.
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Sunday, December 29, 2013
Ontario Trails News - snowmobile maps improve with TrakMaps!
TrakMaps Launches Snowmobile Ontario with Official OFSC Trail Maps
Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/pr/1654077#ixzz2qDwpIk6b
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Ontario Trail News - updates from around the web, about Ontario's recreational trails!
How Really Safe Is That Ice Or The Snowmobile Trail That You May ...NorthumberlandView.ca
(ORILLIA, ON) – The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public to exercise extreme caution near any surfaces that may appear to be frozen.
| See all stories on this topic » Sun News : Cutting fire services to Ontario north 'disastrous'
Canoe.ca News ... Cutting fire services to Ontario north 'disastrous' ... The disastrous decision to shut down Ontario Northland Railway -- a vital ...
In its 20th season, the Kearney Dog Sled Races, a popular Ontario winter ... With direct access to miles of groomed snowmobile trails, stunning lake ...
The trails of Scenic Caves Nature Adventures are 300 metres above ... Simcoe's southern appendage, so drives from Toronto are well under an hour.
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Friday, December 27, 2013
Ontario Trails News - join and support the OTC today!
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.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
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
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
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.
OTC Event Planning Guide
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OTC Trail Committee Manual
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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!
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!





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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Don’t forget to join anyone of the following information tools:
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Join the blog - here
Join Trail Counts - here
Take an On-Line Education Course - here
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

Photo Credit - Header -Gordon's Park Resort
Thursday, December 26, 2013
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.
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
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
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!
Monday, December 23, 2013
Ontario Trails News - news about Ontario's 2500+ trails from the Ontario Trails Council
We Welcome Returning Members:
Eskakwa Eco-Tours

Simcoe County

Conservation Halton

Brant Waterways Foundation

OTC Attends Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee Meeting

Eskakwa Eco-Tours

Simcoe County

Conservation Halton

Brant Waterways Foundation

OTC Attends Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee Meeting

Weather

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.

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.
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