Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Ontario Trails News - December 20, 2022

 


Protests & petitions to protect the Greenbelt - YouTube
... Queen's Park are pushing back against the Ford government's plans to develop protected Greenbelt land. Tina Yazdani reports as Ontario's Gre.


Photos: B!KE's Glow Ride pedals through Peterborough - The Toronto Star
About 15 cyclists lit up their bikes and met in the alley behind B!KE: The Peterborough Community Bike Shop in time for a 5:30 p.m. departure for a ...

Gatineau Park's winter season begins today - CTV News Ottawa
Cross-country skiers hit the trails in Gatineau Park. ... Toronto police have arrested a suspect in connection with two “random attacks” on the ...

'The sky is falling:' GRCA members voice concerns about Bill-23 - EloraFergusToday.com
The Grand River Conservation Authority board of directors process the overwhelming change coming through Bill 23.

Pinery Provincial Park in Ontario might be the ideal winter camping destination - blogTO
Pinery Skiing. There are 38 km of cross-country skiing trails. Photo by ontarioparks.com. In the winter, ever-changing ice formations arise by the ...

Hands off our Greenbelt, York Region tells Ontario provincial government
The chief planner wonders why Ontario is contemplating additional removals from the Greenbelt and Oak Ridges Moraine, suggesting that North of ...

Winter activities within a few hours of Toronto and how to get there - blogTO
Add the 1.3 km ice trail at Arrowhead Provincial Park when it opens to ... snow-covered Ontario countryside or take a cross-country ski lesson and ...

Skating trails to try in Toronto and GTHA
Why not try one of these free skating trails or loops in and around the ... Postmedia Network Inc. | 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, ...

Renfrew's trail system a perfect fit for cross country skiing during Ontario Winter Games
One of the world's top cross-country ski course designers has given Ma-te-Way Park in Renfrew a thumbs up. Dir...


Step Into Nature at RRCA's Three Conservation Areas - Cornwall Seaway News
... Cooper Marsh offer a combined 25 km of nature trails available at no cost. ... areas throughout the RRCA's jurisdiction in Eastern Ontario.

Natural horsemanship, suspension yoga and endurance trail riding - SooToday.com
... ride organized by Sue Downing, a former board member of the Ontario Competitive Trail Riding Association and the online Events Organizer.

$51,000 grant funds online safe cycling courses for Kingston - iHeartRadio
... the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) was used to broaden the services of Cycle Kingston to encourage safe cycling in Kingston and beyond.


Paris to Ancaster to host the first-ever Canadian gravel championships
After reviewing competitive bids, the event has been awarded to the Paris to Ancaster Bike Race taking place in the Hamilton, ON, region on April 30.

Blue Mountain and other Ontario ski hills announce opening day for 2022 - blogTO
Other winter activities they offer such as tubing and cross country skiing are also not open just yet. Blue Mountain will be celebrating the start ...

ATV
 driver charged with impaired in Bonfield - North Bay Nugget
Members of the North Bay Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police responded to a traffic complaint involving an ATV on Mount Pleasant Road in ...

Magical Ontario skating trails worth going out of your way for - Timmins Today
You can also snowshoe, hike and enjoy a sleigh ride here! The MacGregor Point Ice Trail. Port Elgin, Ontario. macgregor_point_skating_trail. The ice ...

How 'Indigenous protected' land ended up in a mining industry fight - The Toronto Star
Ontario has created a mess by granting mining claims on land Grassy ... Grassy Narrows would oversee the land's management and conservation ...

Dundas cycling projects include Cootes extension in 2023 | TheSpec.com
cyclist on the temporary Hatt Street bike lanes, which are expected to be replaced. Two previously planned Dundas cycling projects — the Cootes ...

Owen Sound maintaining winter trails - Blackburn News
... Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia and Midwestern Ontario. ... The city has three kilometres of looped recreational trails at Harrison Park that will be ...

East Ferris will get $150,000 to add 14 km of trails - North Bay News - BayToday.ca
East Ferris is getting $150,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation's Capital Grants Program to add 14 km of active transportation infrastructure.

Local hikers enjoy trek through Copeland Forest (4 photos) - Orillia News
Members of the Orillia and Barrie arms of the Ganaraska Hiking Club ... Province reaches tentative deal with Ontario Council of Educational ...

Snowmobilers get '400-series' upgrade through Trillium grant - Barrie Today
Kevin Hagen, manager of Mid Ontario Snowmobile Trails, provided an in-depth explanation of what the rebuild contained. “This bridge has been re-decked ...


Saturday, December 10, 2022

Ontario Trails News - December 10, 2022


 

As nature talks unfold, here's what '30 by 30' conservation could mean in Canada | The Star
But what does the conservation of land or waterways actually mean? ... In Ontario's Algonquin Park, for example, logging is permitted in about ...

Chiefs of Ontario want development-friendly More Homes Built Faster Act repealed - The Narwhal
Several Chiefs Of Ontario discuss their thoughts on Bill 23 At the ... of Ontario Greg Rickford and Minister of the Environment, Conservation and ...

Winter delights: Ontario's coolest outdoor activities, and where to eat along the way
Ready to experience all that winter in Ontario has to offer? Here are the province's coolest outdoor activities, plus must-visit pit stops and (of ...

10 Attractions To Visit At Hastings County, Ontario - TheTravel
At Potter's Creek Conservation Area, hiking, picnicking, dog walks, canoeing, nature photography, fishing, kayaking, and biking are other recreational ...

Citizen complaint halts Pinder parking lot expansion proposed by ski club - Sault Star
Marie Conservation Authority approved the project submitted by the Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club earlier this year, a concern filed by an area resident ...

Trail
 group has big plans - Yahoo News Canada
The president of the Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association (NWORTA) and his members unveiled a five-year, five-phase plan in 2021 ...


Group looks to join Trans Canada Trail network | Local News | chroniclejournal.com
If Len Day has his way, year-round hiking trails will be connected from Atikokan to the Nipigon area to the Ontario-Minnesota border by 2026.

Tay snowmobilers get '400-series' upgrade through Trillium grant - MidlandToday.ca
Kevin Hagen, manager of Mid Ontario Snowmobile Trails, provided an in-depth explanation of what the rebuild contained.

Bentway Skate Trail Opens For 2022/23 Winter Season on Dec 17th; Polar Bear Skating is Back
The event is also a clothing drive for newcomer and refugee families experiencing winter in Toronto for the first time. Donations of warm winter ...


Recreational trail organizations sign memorandum to protect motorized trails
The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) and the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicle Clubs (OFATV) have signed a Memorandum of ...

Winterlit: Walk Illuminated Woods Near Toronto This Winter - To Do Canada
Go on a magical stroll through snowy, wooded trails at Mounstberg Conservation Area near Toronto. image. Conservation Halton.

Fat biking day celebrated in the Sault area - CTV News Northern Ontario
In the Sault Ste. Marie area, winter riders gathered Saturday to mark Global Fat Biking Day by traversing the trails of Hiawatha.


Late night ATV crash in Wellington North - Blackburn News
... Network serving London, Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia and Midwestern Ontario. ... ATV Collision in Wellington North Township (Photo courtesy of ..


Event: 19th Annual Festival of Trees - KenoraOnline
Trees that will be auctioned off during the event will appear in downtown Kenora during this year's tree trail with more information being ...

Active Transportation
 Plan to create more non-motorized opportunities - Sault Star
The Active Transportation Plan study follows the original 2006 Hub Trail study and the Cycling Master Plan of 2007

Ball's Falls Holiday Trail - Events - St. Catharines
Set within the breathtaking Twenty Valley, Ball's Falls Conservation Area offers spectacular scenery and natural beauty.


Algonquin athlete hopes to continue his winning ways this winter | Bancroft this Week
Now places that have cross-country ski trails are adding snowshoeing trails as well. There is even talk about making it an Olympic sport.”.


Rideau Winter Trail receives $55K grant from Trillium Foundation - CityNews Ottawa
... cross-country skiing, fat biking and walking along the Rideau River. ... The Rideau Winter Trail (RWT) was awarded a $55,000 Ontario Trillium ...

Angry landowner threatens to close popular snowmobile trail - BayToday.ca
Just yesterday, a memorandum of agreement between snowmobile and ATV governing bodies was ... See: Sledders and ATVers join forces in Ontario.

Smooth sailing on Waterford trail - Simcoe Reformer
Paving completed on portion of Waterford Heritage Trails. ... Hu has ridden on trails all over Ontario but counts the Waterford trails among his ...


Your guide to the perfect getaway in Norfolk County - Toronto Sun
“We have a great trail network here, with local eateries right nearby that welcome cyclists,” says Claude LaPrairie, a founding member of Norfolk's ...
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Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Ontario Trails News - November 30, 2022

 


Southern Ontario woman charged with animal cruelty for alleged horse abuse

Pecile is also quoted as saying she runs “my family farm, I teach riding lessons in a fun and positive way, and care for all of the animals on my farm ...

Discover the Magic of Winter with TRCA
... the many seasonal events and recreational opportunities offered at Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) locations across the GTA.


Lemoine Point south entrance to be closed for improvements - Kingstonist News
(Kingston, Ontario) In early December, the south entrance at Lemoine Point Conservation Area will be closed for improvements to the south access ...

Days Inns - Canada Is Calling All Travellers to #TakeBackWinter - Yahoo Finance
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Collingwood, Ontario ... snowmobile tours to fat biking trails, enjoy the remarkable scenery of the Monashee ...

Walking Trails Toronto - Narcity
Read about the latest news & greatest stories on Walking Trails Toronto. On Narcity you'll find everything you need to know about Walking Trails ...

Toronto
 could be getting a new beach at Ontario Place & here's what to know - Curiocity
The addition of trails includes the extension of the William G. Davis Trail and its connection to the Martin Goodman Trail. Recent Posts: Here's ...


'Robust' fencing for Mooney's Bay hill, other recommendations approved after fatal toboggan crash
An Ontario Provincial Police photo shows firefighters battling a blaze ... File: Cross-country skiing was still permitted but tobogganing was ...

Ski Report - The Toronto Star
Mohawk Mountain — Wed 7:43a machine groomed 12 - 12 base 3 of 26 trails 12% open, 2 of 8 lifts, Sat/Sun: 8:30a-4p; Open Sat/Sun.


Bold: Hiking in winter? You better believe it - Sudbury News
Rainbow Routes Association has regular hikes throughout the year including the Christmas on The Trail event that happens on Dec. 3.

Snowshoes
 - Ontario Heritage Trust
1881 – Ottawa Snowshoe Club formed; 1907 – Canadian Snowshoe Union formed; 1974 – Snowshoeing became an officially recognized event at the Arctic ...


Winter activities ramping up in the northwest | CBC News
Most of Northwestern Ontario has already seen a good taste of winter ... A Thunder Bay Adventure Trails groomer prepares a snowmobile trail.

Township of Ramara receives grant to upgrade local trail - Simcoe.com
Trans Canada Trail, a charity that works with partners across Canada to maintain and grow its multi-use network of trails, has given the township ...

Kingston, Ont.-area wildlife centre and conservation areas form partnership - Global News
The field trip, a partnership between the Sandy Pines Wildlife Centre and the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority, will be offered to students in ...

Sudbury police begin using fat bikes - CTV Northern Ontario
GSPS Constable Dale Bailey shows CTV News one of the force's new fat bikes. (Amanda Hicks/CTV News Northern Ontario)This is the first time Sudbury ...


Ontario supports environmental action in Leamington to protect and restore the Great Lakes
Ontario will also be investing $50,000 in Peers Wetland Habitat Enhancement and Trail Improvements. By funding the St. Clair Region Conservatory ...

ERCA Looking To Award Environmental Excellence | windsoriteDOTca News
“Visitors continued to flock to conservation areas and trails in ... At ATHENA Scholarship Luncheon | windsoriteDOTca News - windsor ontario's.


Ontario Strengthening Tourism Sector in the North
THUNDER BAY – The Ontario government is providing $4.9 million through the ... $90,742 for Garden River First Nation to expand Ojibway Park trails ...