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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
Simcoe County Trails
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 (>6000 friends) - here

Add or Edit 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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WINTER HIKES!

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Ontario Trail Council News - News about the Ontario Trails Council, the voice of Ontario Trails

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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 February 3rd. Topic - Trail Planning. 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. Add/Edit Trails An important part of the Refreshed OTC Web site will be a dynamic page dedicated to each trail. It is important that you give us as much information as possible - this will be the only source for creating your dedicated page on the OTC Web site. If we don't get the information from you, it won't make it onto the site. If you have any questions about the form, please contact Patrick at 613-484-1140. Thank you for taking the time to add or edit your trail on the Ontario Trails Council Web site.   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.

Ontario Trails News - News from all over Ontario's 2600 Trails!

Activity News -
ATV'ing

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Cycling/Trail Maps

It's time to appear on these maps at a very low cost. Call us about our introductory offer!
1-877-246-8012 This comprehensive trail map publication is a WIN WIN WIN opportunity for everyone!

Get Out There with Ontario’s Trail & Cycling Enthusiasts.

In the most ambitious initiative yet by Advermaps early 2014
will see the launch of an EXCITING NEW FORMAT of the Popular
Ontario Recreational Trail Maps.

1) *Listing - $99
2) *Listing & Online Ad ( Ad 1.625” x 3.75”) -  $149
3) *Premium Location - Orientation Key Map Ad
   1 Panel 2.375“ x 2” Book NOW!(Very Limited Space) - $699
4) *Premium Location Trail Map Ads
   1 Panel 3.5“ x 2” ( Very Limited Space ) - $599
5) *Places Location Ad
   1 Panel ( 2.375“ x 2”) $399 - 2P - $599
   3P - $799 - 4P - $1099 - 6P - $1399
   8P - $1699 - 9P - $1899 FULL PAGE $2699
7) *1’st Page: Full Page - $2999  1/2 Page - $1499
8) *Advalu Places Card - $499
   4 non-compete ads on card ( Ad size 2.25 “x 2” )

*Take Advantage of this Exceptional Value!
*Includes PRINT & ONLINE category listing PLUS your map location, and listing on the Advermap website products.

All of the ad options include your location on print and on line versions, with on line link to your website. Ads appear on print and on line versions. Try our mobile profile! Only a small additional charge. Tap anywhere on the map on your smartphone and receive news, pictures... even watch videos of the trails! 

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Ontario Trails Council - Trail News from all over Ontario's trails!

OTC Membership Drive
The Ontario Trails Council is a charitable organization, established in 1988, that promotes the creation, development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails.

Over past years membership got: a working Ontario Trails Strategy, new Regional Trail Committees, $25 Million in federal funding for communities (NOT OTC!), 84 trail projects in Ontario equalling 16.4M, and work to enhance the Waterfront Trail, Toronto Trails, Lake Erie Coastal Trail, Trans Canada Trail and 2,000 other trails in Ontario. We do this with your support!

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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We Welcome Returning Members

PARK TO PARK TRAIL ASSOCIATION


 

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Trails Education News


NEXT COURSE - JUNE 2, 2014

Ontario Trails News - News from Ontario's Trails

Development News

There was a recent meeting of stakeholders to the Ontario Place Revitalization Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting. We truly appreciate the feedback and comments on the developed design of the urban park and waterfront trail. As I mentioned at the meeting, we will be sending you a draft meeting summary for your review and feedback. 

Our next SAC meeting will be held later this spring/summer and will provide a preview of the final park and trail design.

Also, we hope you will be able to join us at our upcoming public meeting on Wednesday, March 19^th. 

If you are unable to attend in-person, we encourage you to access the meeting via webcast or participate in our online consultation component,  available until March 31^st.  I would appreciate your help in spreading the word  through your various channels and networks about this exciting project and our upcoming public consultation opportunities.

Feel free to contact Alena Grunwald (Alena.Grunwald@Ontario.ca) or myself should you have any questions. Thank you once again for your interest and commitment.

Sandeep Persaud

Director

Ontario Place Revitalization Branch

Your park. Your ideas.

You’re invited to provide input on the proposed conceptual design for the new urban park and waterfront trail at Ontario Place. We want to hear your feedback!

Metro Toronto Convention Centre,
South Building, Room 701
222 Bremner Boulevard
Toronto, ON M5V 2W6

Wednesday, March 19, 2014
6 – 9 p.m.

Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m.

Design presentation and facilitated session
for gathering feedback and ideas.



Closed captioning and American Sign Language interpreters will support the meeting. If you have any accessibility requirements, please email or call us at 416-212-2161

NEW: Can’t attend in person? Participate online

www.ontario.ca/myontarioplace

Materials and feedback forms from the meeting will be available online beginning March 

Participate on Twitter by using #ontarioplace or follow us at @ExploreON.

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Jobs in Trail Environs

The Resource Planner is responsible to communicate Provincial and Conservation Authority policies and to coordinate responses stating the Authority's position regarding environmental resources through: municipal planning matters including the Planning Act applications under the Conservation Authorities Act through the Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shorelines and Watercourses Regulation (Ontario Regulation 150/06) projects under the Environmental Assessment Act and applications under other legislation. This position reports to the Supervisor of Planning.

More information - - http://www.grandriver.ca/Careers/careers.cfm?id=377

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Job Opening. Forestry.

Northumberland County is advertising for a new, full-time position: Forest Trails Coordinator. If you are interested in maintaining the County Forest's recreational trail infrastructure and working with the summer trail crew, then check out the attached ad.

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Legal Input Sought

Is there a law in Ontario you think needs to be changed? The Law Commission of Ontario (LCO) reviews existing provincial laws to see whether they can be improved or repealed or whether circumstances require new laws. We also review government policy and practices.

The LCO welcomes law reform proposals from individuals and organizations, including academics, jurists, lawyers, community and advocacy groups, labour organizations, businesses and members of the public. We are accepting proposals until March 21, 2014. This is the second and final call for proposals for projects to begin later this year and to take us into what we hope will be our third mandate beginning in January 2017.

Please be aware that the LCO does not provide funding for others to undertake projects, but undertakes Board-approved projects in-house.

For more information about making a proposal, and to find out how the LCO selects projects, see our website. See the range of projects we have completed and are undertaking now. You can learn about our funders and supporters and more about the LCO at www.lco-cdo.org.

Contact us at lawcommission@lco-cdo.org. 

Ontario Trails News - Ontario Place Revitalization and more, everyday activity on Ontario's Trails!

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Thank you once again for your participation on Monday’s Stakeholder Advisory Committee meeting. We truly appreciate the feedback and comments on the developed design of the urban park and waterfront trail. As I mentioned at the meeting, we will be sending you a draft meeting summary for your review and feedback. 

Our next SAC meeting will be held later this spring/summer and will provide a preview of the final park and trail design.

Also, we hope you will be able to join us at our upcoming public meeting on Wednesday, March 19^th. 

If you are unable to attend in-person, we encourage you to access the meeting via webcast or participate in our online consultation component,  available until March 31^st.  I would appreciate your help in spreading the word  through your various channels and networks about this exciting project and our upcoming public consultation opportunities.

Feel free to contact Alena Grunwald (Alena.Grunwald@Ontario.ca) or myself should you have any questions. Thank you once again for your interest and commitment.

Sandeep Persaud

Director

Ontario Place Revitalization Branch

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ONTARIO PLACE PARK AND TRAIL PUBLIC MEETING – JOIN ONLINE!
		See new information about joining online — read on. Your park. Your ideas. You’re invited to provide input on the proposed conceptual design for  the new urban park and waterfront trail at Ontario Place.  We want to hear your feedback! When: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 6 – 9 p.m. Presentations begin at 6:30 p.m. What: Design presentation and facilitated session  for gathering feedback and ideas. Where: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, South Building, Room 701 222 Bremner Boulevard Toronto, ON M5V 2W6 Closed captioning and American Sign Language interpreters will  support the meeting. If you have any accessibility requirements, please email or call us at 416-212-2161 NEW: Can’t attend in person? Participate online Webcast: www.ontario.ca/myontarioplace Materials and feedback forms from the meeting will be available online beginning March 19. Connect: Participate on Twitter by using #ontarioplace or follow us at @ExploreON. Help spread the word and post this tweet to your followers: Join the next public meeting for the #OntarioPlace park & trail on March 19 6-9pm on detailed design http://ontario.ca/myontarioplace          You can also join the conversation using our hashtag #OntarioPlace or follow us at @ExploreON.

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Photos of the Tay Shore Trail from Brian Davidson

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Ready for adventure.

Hello Blog Readers.

We are Corrie and Shawn, two travelling Canadians that love to explore our world a little off the well beaten path. We travel to areas across Canada and the USA with our ATV’s to find remote and scenic trails that will allow us to discover new places and wildlife off the main tourist track. 

Shawn rides a 1000 Canam Outlander and Corrie rides an 800 Canam Outlander. We are both originally from Northern Ontario and enjoy nature and the outdoors. We have been riding ATV’s for about 20 years and we have seen some amazing sights and met some of the most wonderful people in the process. 

Home-base is Fenelon Falls, North Central Ontario, where we live on the Burnt River with our two Dachshunds - Lucy and Watson. 

We proudly belong to the Kawartha ATV Association and encourage responsible and safe riding practises. 

We decided to begin blogging our ATV Adventures for others to enjoy and to be able to access our GSP tracks in case they ever want to explore these areas. 

We hope you enjoy reading about our latest adventures. 

find us on facebook at Off-Road Adventures

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