Monday, August 18, 2025

Trail Wise - August 18, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the link to see more news and info about OTC programs and services.

 

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ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS


Forest fire alerts up in Ontario this summer due to dry hot conditions
Haliburton 19 (HAL019) has been deemed Under Control. A wildland fire is considered under control once it has received sufficient suppression action to ensure no further spread of the fire.
Thank you to AFFES and the City of Kawartha Lake firefighters and support staff for their collaborative efforts in suppressing this fire.
Stay updated on wildland fires in Ontario via our Interactive Fire Map ðŸ”¥ https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/.../index.html...

Outside Fire Region (OFR001) near Kirkfield is now Being Held. The status of being held is given to a wildland fire that indicates with current committed resources, sufficient suppression action has been taken so that the fire is not likely to spread beyond existing or predetermined control boundaries under prevailing or forecasted conditions.
Another big thank you to all AFFES staff and the firefighters from the City of Kawartha Lakes for their incredible efforts in suppressing this fire.
Stay updated on wildland fires in Ontario via our Interactive Fire Map ðŸ”¥ https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/.../index.html...

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Haliburton 18 (HAL018) has been deemed Under Control. A wildland fire is considered under control once it has received sufficient suppression action to ensure no further spread of the fire.
This wouldn’t have be possible without the hard work and dedication of our FireRangers, Pilots, and support and overhead staff.
Stay updated on wildland fires in Ontario via our Interactive Fire Map ðŸ”¥ https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/.../index.html...

AROUND ONTARIO
After many weeks of effort by FireRangers, flight crews, overhead and support staff, multiple Incident Management Teams and a little help from the weather, the Bak Lake Cluster of Fires reached a milestone, Aug. 13, with several control status changes.
Red Lake 62 (near Pikangikum First Nation) is now under control. Fires Red Lake 40 (near North Spirit Lake First Nation) and Red Lake 67 (near McDowell Lake First Nation) have changed to being observed, having seen enough fire suppression to prevent further growth.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!


Worth thinking about!
Limit time outdoors, wildfire smoke unhealthy | News | mlstargazette.com
Star Gazette
Throughout the summer, Canadian wildfires have sent a smoky haze our way. If you've stepped outside and caught a whiff of that campfire-like smell ...
 


Ontario Trails Council presents
Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall

Offered in Partnership with Confederation College
OnLine Learning




Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning.
Course details coming soon.



confederation college safety and trainingUnit 1 - Safety and Training
By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the trail industry in Canada. Work safely as a trail crew member – (prepare self and others to be effective trail crew members). Explain the basics to trail building. Recognize common trail issues and how to resolve problematic areas. Handle trail tools safely and effectively.



Unit 2 - Trail Assessment

By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the on the ground trail environment. Explain key features of recreational trails. Describe the basics of trail tread, site preparation and construction elements. Assess the key components of trail issues and how to resolve them. Explain the basic elements to designing and installing a trail tread.



Unit 3 - Food and Nutrition
By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate basic knowledge of the various food groups that are important to nutrition. Explain why keeping hydrated on the worksite is important to worker health and wellbeing. Describe what types of food and drink are available on the worksite. Provide an example of what you would take with you as snack, lunch or dinner out to the trail. Provide an example as to how you would prepare a meal on the trail.
 


Monday, August 11, 2025

Trail Wise News - August 11, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the title to see more news, and Ontario Trails Council programs and services

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Please consider supporting us through a donation or a membership. Thanks.

 


 

ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS


Please plan for bad air and extreme heat!
Extreme heat and poor air quality prompts warnings across Canada - CTV News
CTV News
... Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador. ADVERTISEMENT ... Environment Canada warns to plan and schedule outdoor activities during ...

Hopefully this clears when the fires stop
Toronto among worst air quality in the world as special statement continues | CBC News
CBC
Environment Canada is suggesting people limit time outdoors and consider rescheduling outdoor sports, activities, and events due to smoke levels.

Use caution and precautions when out on the trails!
Tick risk growing in Peel's parks and trails | Caledon Citizen
Caledon Citizen |
... Ontario, Quebec, and the Atlantic provinces. Peel Public Health shared that the main way to protect against Lyme disease is to prevent tick bites ...

Canadians are choosing Canada
Choosing distinctly Canadian adventure - PressReader
PressReader
... Canadian, and this summer we decided to explore our heritage within Canada. Our original plans for New York were shelved, and like many other ...

ATV accidents are constantly in the news.
Police investigate fatal collision involving pickup and ATV - CTV News
CTV News
Ontario Provincial Police are investigating a fatal crash between a pickup truck and an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that left one person dead and ...

Go Sudbury!
Why You Should Visit Sudbury in 2025: Top Attractions, Outdoor Adventures & Local Tips
The Planet D
This Northern Ontario gem is packed with surprises, think 330 sparkling lakes, a massive regreening transformation, Canada's most iconic coin, and ...
 


Ontario Trails Council presents
Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall

Offered in Partnership with Confederation College
OnLine Learning




Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning.
Course details coming soon.


 

Get outdoors in Ottawa - check out all the trails at Ottawa and Countryside
Outdoor activities in Ottawa – water, earth and air adventures
Ottawa Tourism
Canada's capital is a gateway to the best outdoor activities in Ontario. Plan your outdoor adventure in Ottawa.

Interesting perspective, I think its a right that should be reciprocated with respect.
'Outside is a privilege, not a right': The imagined thoughts of the Nova Scotia wilderness ban
Yahoo News Canada
In one particularly corrosive excuse, these violators asserted that “this is Canada, it's literally all forest, and you're probably going to have to ...

Many Canadians cant get to or afford the travel to these places. 
You're not a true Canadian unless you've been to at least 6 of these 10 stunning national parks
Narcity
There are also plenty of hiking trails in Bruce Peninsula National Park that lead through mixed forests, along the rugged shoreline and connect to the ...

We agree!
Canada's oldest hiking trail is a natural wonder - Islamabad Post
Islamabad Post
Originally from Detroit, Gray discovered the Bruce Trail when she came to Canada to study environmental sciences at Ontario's Trent University. Hiking ...

Oro-Medonte also has many great trails!
TurtleFest returns to Scales Nature Park in Oro-Medonte this month - Collingwood News
Collingwood Today
Scales Nature Park, an education and conservation facility focused on Canadian reptiles and amphibians, is hosting its annual TurtleFest on Saturday, ...

Hoping all had a great time as this event has passed at time of publication
North Bay Mountain Bike Association gears up for action-packed Enduro weekend
North Bay Nugget
... competitors from across Ontario are coming to North Bay to test their mountain biking skills. ... News · Local News. North Bay Mountain Bike ...
 

Ontario Trails Council partners with Granite Rapids Moon as a fundraiser. See this film in Waterloo. Support Ontario Trails.
granite rapids moon trailer video
We’d like to donate a significant chunk of our box office receipts from the 6:45pm August 12th screening of Granite Rapids Moon at Princess Cinemas in Waterloo (6 Princess Street) to the Ontario Trails Council.

Please always follow the safety rules!
Paddleboarders are urged to obey safety equipment rules | News | kelownadailycourier.ca
Kelowna Daily Courier
“This incident could have easily ended in tragedy.” According to Transport Canada regulations, paddle boarders are required to carry specific safety ...

Find all the best Trails of 1812
Siege weekend: 'It all happened here' on bloodiest battleground in Canada - Fort Erie Radio
Fort Erie Radio
... War of 1812. British forces attempted to invade the fort but the U.S. ... Canada's bloodiest battlefield, said Niagara Parks in a news release.

That will be quite a sight!
More than 100 canoes will completely take over Toronto Harbour next month - blogTO
blogTO
... Ontario, [...] deeply inspiring." "This vibrant, waterborne canoe procession brings us together to engage with Toronto's watershed, celebrating ...

Find all the best RTO8 trails here
How to summer in Peterborough & the Kawarthas - PressReader
PressReader
Picture: cool waves lapping a granite shoreline; canoes gliding across boreal lakes; fresh food, best enjoyed al fresco. And the best news: You don't ...

Watch for storms and water bombers!
Outdoor activities unsafe due to heavy rain and thunderstorms - Barrie News
Barrie Today
For information concerning flooding, please consult your local Conservation Authority or Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources office. Visit Ontario.
 


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Tuesday, August 5, 2025

Trail Wise - August 5, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the title for more news, info about OTC Programs and Services.

 

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Please consider supporting us through a donation or a membership. Thanks.

 


 

ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS


Algonquin adds a trail
Ontario's oldest provincial park has a new hiking trail - Toronto.com
Toronto.com
Back in December 2024, The Friends of Algonquin Park, a Canadian registered charity, announced the construction of a new trail in the park. The last ...

Coburg installs a new interpretive trail! Congratulations Coburg!
This sandy beach with calm blue waters is in one of the best places to live in Canada - Toronto.com
Toronto.com
... Canada,” Parks Canada says online. And for ... Ontario's oldest provincial park has a new interpretive hiking trail for the first time in more.

Hopefully this clears when the fires stop
Toronto among worst air quality in the world as special statement continues | CBC News
CBC
Environment Canada is suggesting people limit time outdoors and consider rescheduling outdoor sports, activities, and events due to smoke levels.

Beautiful paddling
No permit required: Superior National Forest's 13 hidden canoe routes
Quetico Superior Foundation
The two routes we've included all begin along the Gunflint Trail. This National Scenic Byway heads north toward Canada. Originally a footpath to ...
 


Ontario Trails Council presents
Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall

Offered in Partnership with Confederation College
OnLine Learning




Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning.
Course details coming soon.


 

Water is an attractive feature for trails tourism
Debris removed from sluice gate in Stratford - CTV News
CTV News
The Upper Thames River Conservation Authority said the sluice gate at RT Orr Dam in Stratford, Ont. ... Canadian destination is seeing a 'tourism ...

Perhaps more durable than others?
Engineered for Whatever: Columbia Sportswear Debuts Bold, New Brand Platform ...
The Globe and Mail
... outdoor conditions. The campaign's irreverent tone is paired with outrageous scenarios that put a playful lens back on outdoor adventures. “Since ...

Many are concerned
ANALYSIS: Doug Ford's Bill 5 may lead to environmental 'slaughterfest' - Newmarket Today
Newmarket Today
In 1946, the Conservation Authorities Act was established to create Conservation Authorities in Ontario to manage natural resources, addressing ...

Also home to a great mountain bike club!
This beach was once referred to as 'Ontario's Riviera' for its beauty and warm waters - Toronto.com
Toronto.com
... Ontario Park. Jul 26, 2025. This Ontario forest is home to 20 lakes and over 70 kilometres of trails through cliffs · Travel · This Ontario forest is ...

West Nile still here.
Canada has its 1st case of West Nile this year. Here's what to know about the virus | - Global News
Global News
... outdoors this weekend. WHAT IS WEST NILE VIRUS? The first human case of West Nile virus appeared in Canada in 2002. The virus was originally ...
 

Ontario Trails Council partners with Granite Rapids Moon as a fundraiser. See this film in Waterloo. Support Ontario Trails.
granite rapids moon trailer video
We’d like to donate a significant chunk of our box office receipts from the 6:45pm August 12th screening of Granite Rapids Moon at Princess Cinemas in Waterloo (6 Princess Street) to the Ontario Trails Council.
 

Sault Ste. Marie continues to offer more trail opportunities.
New Alpine Club of Canada Section in Ontario - Gripped Magazine
Gripped Magazine
Announced in the 2024 ACC Gazette, the Sault Ste. Marie section focuses on building community through outdoor activities. Plans include monthly social ...

Increased demand - are your trails ready?
The Growing Demand for Camping and Hiking Tents Reflects Shift Toward Outdoor ...
Travel And Tour World
The rise in outdoor adventure tourism is fueling demand for camping and hiking tents, with top destinations like Yellowstone, Banff, and Patagonia ...

Rock Glen is a great spot
You can find 350-million-year-old fossils less than three hours from Toronto
Toronto Life
Live out your paleontologist dreams at Rock Glen Conservation Area in Arkona. ... Proudly Canadian, obsessively Toronto. Subscribe to Toronto Life ...

Some folks are challenging this idea.
Fighting the privatization of Wasaga Beach - Rabble.ca
Rabble.ca
... Canada from fossil fuels to modern, clean energy. Tim was a founding Board member of Global Forest Watch Canada and Wildlife Conservation Society ...

Affects paddling and other water habitat issues.
Eastern Ontario conservation authorities warn of low water levels - CTV News
CTV News
There is little to no precipitation in Environment Canada's seven-day forecast for Ottawa for the first week of August. Conservation authorities are ...
 


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Monday, July 28, 2025

Trail Wise - July 28, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Join Today. More news, information on Ontario Trails Programs and Services through the title link.

 

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Ontario Trails Council is a charity, led by a volunteer board of directors, that promotes the use, management, development, and preservation of trails and trail-based activities in Ontario. 


Please consider supporting us through a donation or a membership. Thanks.

 


 

ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS


US Access fees, and a loyalty charge proposed?!. Staycation, find a trail and enjoy! Ready in COVID, Ready Now.
Stats: Canadians Staying Put, U.S. Travel to Canada Down
Woodall's Campground Magazine
Stats: Canadians Staying Put, U.S. Travel to Canada Down. by ... OutdoorsOutdoor IndustryRV ParkOutdoor BusinesstravelCanadaTourismcamping.


Limberlost Forest - find it at ontariotrails.ca
This Ontario forest has over 70 kilometres of hiking trails - Toronto.com
Toronto.com
Situated near Huntsville, about 3.5 hours away from Toronto, is the Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve. This wilderness “haven” has 20 private ...


Outdoor clubs connect people with nature! See our full list here: Clubs and Associations
Halton Outdoor Club will keep you active in August with these events
Inside Halton
Club volunteers lead cycling, hiking and paddling adventures throughout the region and across Ontario. With August approaching, the club offers a ...
 


Ontario Trails Council presents
Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall

Offered in Partnership with Confederation College
OnLine Learning




Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning.
Course details coming soon.


 


Important tips for your health when outdoors!
  
Heading outdoors? Tips to stay alive during deadly weather - Yahoo
Yahoo
... Canada told Radio-Canada.CBC News is checking and it's not yet clear whether a tornado happened.As of 3 p.m. Friday around 14,000 customers were ...


More heat warnings issued!
Environment Canada issues heat warning for southern Ontario and Quebec - MSN
MSN
A woman paddle boards along Lake Ontario in the extreme heat in ...


The Paris to Cambridge Rail Trail is one of our favourites!
Canada's prettiest town is in Ontario and it's also the country's cobblestone capital - Toronto.com
Toronto.com
This Ontario town with tree-covered rolling hills has freshwater streams and hiking trails. Jul 19, 2025. Charming lakeside Ontario village has long ...
 

Ontario Trails Council partners with Granite Rapids Moon as a fundraiser. See this film in Waterloo. Support Ontario Trails.
granite rapids moon trailer video
We’d like to donate a significant chunk of our box office receipts from the 6:45pm August 12th screening of Granite Rapids Moon at Princess Cinemas in Waterloo (6 Princess Street) to the Ontario Trails Council.
 

Elliot Lake BioBlitz - saves trails, helps nature!
Nature challenge invites public to explore and record species - Elliot Lake News
ElliotLakeToday.com
Share via Text Message. 20250724-participant-in-ncc-bioblitz The Big Backyard BioBlitz, hosted by the Nature Conservancy of Canada ... hiking trails or ...


Learning cycling safety lasts a lifetime!
'Kidical' mass ride promotes cycling safety in Carlington
CTV News
... group Bike Ottawa. The family-friendly event hosted by the Queer Bike Club of Ottawa welcomed everyone of all ages, abilities and skill levels.


Lots of Greenspace to explore in Toronto!
'THE GREAT OUTDOORS': Exploring Toronto's best green spaces
Toronto Sun
... Canada. 'THE GREAT OUTDOORS': Exploring Toronto's best green spaces. In our How Canada Wins series, we look at our favourite ways to tour Toronto ...


Cameras everywhere!
THE WOODS ARE WATCHING - PressReader
PressReader
... recreational trail cams being deployed in nature. Trail cameras were once the domain of sportsmen collecting prehunt intelligence along game trails.


Great paddling in Southwest Ontario - check this out!
Make A Splash In Windsor Essex – Your Paddling Guide | windsoriteDOTca News
Windsorite.ca
Here's what I did and I invite you to either follow it or add it to your list of things to do in Windsor Essex, Ontario's outdoor adventure gem.


A great fundraising idea!
Birdies for Trails Strengthen Community Ties at the 2025 RBC Canadian Open
Credit Valley Conservation
... Canadian Open, where Birdies for Trails raised nearly ... Cookie Policy. Accept all. Reject non-essential. Preferences. Notifications. Menu. Home; Parks ...
 

See all the great Lake Erie Shore trails at Ontario Trails!
Charming lakeside Ontario village has long stretches of white, sandy beach and a scenic pier
Toronto.com
To step further into the nature of Erieau, there are several walking trails in the area. Check out McGeachy Pond Conservation Area Trail for “stunning ...

 


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NEW - Wollaston Township 

wollaston township logo

The Wollaston multi-use trail is located across from the Municipal Offices located at 90 Wollaston Lake Road. Free Parking is available here for vehicles and trailers.

ATVing

The Township has an ATV and Off Road Vehicle By-Law.

Snowmobiling

Wollaston Township snowmobile trails are part of a system of over 400km of groomed trails throughout the surrounding area.

Permits and information on trail conditions and are available through the “Old Hastings Snow Riders”.  OFSC Snowmobile Trail Interactive Map

Hiking, Walking and Biking Trails are also supported by Wollaston Township. Trails can be found at Nellie Lunn Park currently closed due to weather damage), McGeachie Conservation Area, and the Gut Conservation Area.

Thank-you for your support!