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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - December 15, 2025 • Winter Activities • National Trail Conference Go Fund Me • Skating Trails • Trail Projects • Member Services 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   Three Eastern Ontario counties begin process to take ownership of K&P Trail - The Lanarkist The Lanarkist “Trails like the K&P are more than pathways through our communities – they are economic drivers, tourism magnets, and places where residents connect ...   Council clears path for personal e-scooters on city trails - BurlingtonToday.com BurlingtonToday.com As part of Ontario's extended pilot project, Burlington has opted in and amended its bylaws to allow both private and rental e-scooters along the ...   Ontario's longest suspension bridge is in a winter playground - Toronto.com Toronto.com ... snowshoe on 12 kilometres of trails. Rentals are available on site for those who don't have their own skis or snowshoes. The trails also provide ...   HCA pushes back against province's proposed merger of conservation authorities Flamborough Today ... Ontario Regional Conservation Authority and the Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority. ... conservation lands, trails, and other recreational ...   Environment Ministry says conservation authority mergers await public input - PressReader PressReader ... conservation lands, trails, and other recreational and ... Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency and the proposed merger of conservation areas.   One of world's best outdoor ice skating trails is in Ontario - Toronto.com Toronto.com So if you're looking for a skating experience that's less crowded, immersed in nature in Ontario, check out these seven spots this winter ...   Snowmobiling in northern Ontario: Adventure, purpose, and the importance of safety Your Sunset Country Snowmobiling in Northern Ontario is more than a winter pastime—it's a way of life. As soon as the lakes freeze and the trails fill with powder, ...   Province boosts snowmobile trail funding to $4.9M this season - Bradford News Bradford News 'This investment will keep Ontario's snowmobile trail system safe, reliable, and ready for the season,' says official.   Snowmobile trails comeback: Ottawa Valley clubs 'working hard' after $3.9M pledge from Ontario Inside Ottawa Valley Snowmobile clubs in Ontario are diligently working to bring decommissioned trails back to life following a significant $3.9 million investment ...   Provincial funding in the nick of time to save local snowmobile trails - PressReader PressReader Last week, the provincial government announced an investment of $3.9 million to fully reopen 4,500 kilometres of Ontario's snowmobile network. The ...   Ontario ice skating trails that shine bright when the sun goes down Curiocity Though it's not lit up by torches, the Barbara Ann Scott Ice Trail in Toronto's College Park is illuminated with bright city lights for the perfect ...   20 Things To Do in Ontario That Prove It's Canada's Coolest Province Travel2Next 12- Learn About Ontario's Colonial Past in Kingston; 13- Try A Farm Stay in Southeastern Ontario; 14- Paddle A Kayak or SUP Board on Lake Ontario; 15 ...   Waterloo Region Record morning update for Dec. 12 The Record Cross country skiers make their way along a trail in Guelph. Mathew ... ONTARIO NOW NEWSLETTER. Get our free new weekly newsletter. Error ...   Ottawa cross-country ski season kicks off with perfect snow - YouTube YouTube A fresh dump of snow has created excellent conditions for cross-country skiers across the National Capital Region. CTV's Peter Szperling reports ...   Winter by the Water: Discover Sarnia-Lambton - PressReader PressReader After some outdoor adventure, treat yourself to the area's thriving food and drink scene. ... Newspapers from Canada · PressReader · Work with us ...   "The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING     Heavy weekend snow possible for Simcoe County, likely for Muskoka - CTV News CTV News Environment Canada says lake effect snow squalls will also be ... 'Do not ride,' OPP warns as snowmobile trails remain closed due to unsafe conditions ...   Winter recreation turns deadly as OPP stresses cold-weather safety - BayToday.ca BayToday.ca This incident has nothing to do with the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs. These people were staking a private trail much like outfitters do ...   Fatal snowmobile accident prompts safety warning from local club - BayToday.ca BayToday.ca 2021 01 20 snowmobile trails North Bay File photo. Listen to this ... Northern Ontario Business · Oakville News · OntarioFlyers.ca · OrilliaMatters ...   'Do not ride,' OPP warns as snowmobile trails remain closed due to unsafe conditions CTV News On Friday, the OFSC trail map shows nearly all trails in Central Ontario are currently closed. ... Police searching for 3 suspects in downtown ...   No increase for Essex Region Conservation Authority 2026 budget - Windsor Star Windsor Star Or sign-in if you have an account. byrne Tim Byrne, CAO of the Essex Regional Conservation ... Canadian border · Windsor-Detroit border · Local News. Recent snowfall helps with early bird sale of snowmobile trail passes, sale price ends next week 100.1 BayFM Recent snowfall helps with early bird sale of snowmobile trail passes, sale price ends next week ... NL has the lowest cost annual pass in Canada. Share.   Support Algonquin Park - PressReader PressReader “Algonquin Park's hiking trails, known as interpretive trails for their educational trail ... Newspapers from Canada · PressReader · Work with us ...   Snowmobiling in northern Ontario: Adventure, purpose, and the importance of safety Your Kenora Hiking Trails · Dog Parks · Seasonal Activities · Beaches & Parks · Food Guide ... Snowmobiling in Northern Ontario is more than a winter pastime—it's a ...   A tribute to a nation and its most emblematic vessel - PressReader PressReader Opened to the public in 2024, an Ontario-based, world-class museum pays tribute to Canada's most emblematic watercraft: the canoe.   Looking for a winter activity? This is where you can cross-country ski in the Ottawa area CTV News ... cross-country ski trails earlier than usual ... Canada adds 4 new groups to list of terrorist organizations · U.S. plan ...   6 of the Most Underrated Towns in Ontario - World Atlas World Atlas ... tourists and locals alike, Ontario's smaller towns are worthy of examination. ... Best of all, there's a two-mile-long scenic trail network that extends ...   Plenty of trails for Huron County hikers - PressReader PressReader The recent high winds have resulted in windfalls on most of the local hiking trails. ... 2 on the Front Road Trail I was surprised to see some Canada ...   Trail Cam Contest 2025 winners - Ontario Out of Doors Ontario Out of Doors Congratulations and thank you to everyone who shared their wildlife photos for Ontario Out of Doors' annual Trail Cam Contest ... Top conservation ...   5 of the Best Mountain Biking Trails in Ontario | ActionHub ActionHub Over the years, I've had the joy of exploring some of Ontario's best trails, from the northern flow of the Canadian Shield to the rock and rooty ...   York Region approves record $1.5 billion 2026 capital budget part of ... - Ontario Construction News Ontario Construction News ... projects The budget also includes funding for 79 additional kilometres of active transportation, with bike lanes and walking trails and advancing ...   This 18-metre Ontario waterfall is the best in the area - Toronto.com Toronto.com ... Conservation Area, visitors can stroll through more than seven kilometres of hiking trails. There's also access to the Bruce Trail here, linking ...     Go Fund Me to help send 10 Ontario Trails Leaders to the National Trail Summit Ontario Trails Council is revitalizing our partnership with the Trans Canada Trail. Recent talks have gone exceedingly well between the OTC Board and leadership of the TCT. We thank the TCT for the opportunity to support our presence at the national event. Unfortunately due to a lack of resources we missed the World Trail Conference 2 years ago. We wish to have a presence in Winnipeg in support of those OTC members that Support the Trans Canada Trail in their communities. With your help we can help shape a better future for trails in Canada. Please donate to get us there. Thank you.     Membership Renewals! We survive on memberships. We have new rates. We wish to thank the following groups who either renewed their membership or who joined for the first time! THANK-YOU. Re-up here City of Orillia - Thank-you The City of Orillia maintains more than 29 kilometres of trails that complement our growing system of parks and open space. These trails are used by walkers, joggers, cyclists, and others who enjoy a cost-effective way of keeping physically active while enjoying the great outdoors. Linear Trails    Looped Trails    Trail Etiquette    Orillia Trail Map    Scout Valley Trail Map Town of Gravenhurst - Thank-you The Town of Gravenhurst has 13 parks, 6 beaches and 10 recreational trails to meet your outdoor recreation needs! Our Parks and Facilities directory has a full, searchable list of all of our town amenities. Search by type of activity, location, or facility to find all the information you need at your finger tips!  Payment Methods: or call with your credit card. 613-484-1140 Thanks!

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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - December 8, 2025 • Grants for Trails • Community Outreach • Snowmobiling saved by Province • Trail Projects • Member Services 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   Upper Canada Heritage Trail project gets $170K break from Niagara-on-the-Lake Niagara This Week Niagara-on-the-Lake town staff estimate it will cost just more than $443,000 to complete phases 3 and 4 of the Upper Canada Heritage Trail to York ...   Money comes through for community projects - The Record The Record ... Ontario Trillium Foundation grants for community projects. The total amount of $17.5. ... Manitouwadge: $24,500 to purchase trail-grooming ...   Ontario to introduce new provincial park classification - Windsor News Today Windsor News Today Adventure Class Parks will offer more opportunities for outdoor recreation, like rock climbing or mountain biking, that don't only rely on the natural ...   'Bigger than Belize': Conservation authorities push back against provincial boundary changes CTV News ... Canadian · Product Guides · Gifts · Home · Beauty · Black Friday · Style · Tech · Kids ... The wait for the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority is ...   St. Joseph Island native leads efforts to protect Algoma's natural habitats - SooToday.com SooToday.com ... conservation. Dorscht was recently recognized by SodaStream Canada as a Hometown Changemaker. “Being a Hometown Changemaker involves representing ...   Sparkles in the Park: Guelph's Free Holiday Light Display Returns For 2025 Season To Do Canada Donations can be made online through Canada Helps. Additionally, volunteers will be available at the park entrance with contactless terminals for tap- ...   Unlocking hidden potential through conservation - Ducks Unlimited Canada Ducks Unlimited Canada Ducks Unlimited Canada's Willemse Project is a strategic investment in people, prosperity and environmental resilience.   Building stronger Indigenous-owned and operated businesses together - Anishinabek News Anishinabek News Cada, economic development officer at Mississauga First Nation, says they have partnered with Blind River on signage for the Trans Canada Trail system ...   'It's a tough industry': What First Journey Trails' founder sees inside Canada's trail-building boom Canadian Cycling Magazine “You've got companies that mainly concentrate on big bike park development,” he says. Others focus exclusively on pump tracks or skills parks.   Mountain bikers clash with HCA over rogue trails in Dundas - The Hamilton Spectator The Hamilton Spectator Riders attribute building unofficial trails to a lack of sanctioned paths, as Hamilton has only one dedicated mountain bike trail. A new master plan ...   You must explore these heritage villages in Canada - NewsBytes NewsBytes Ontario's Niagara Escarpment is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and offers some of Canada's best hiking routes. The Bruce Trail runs over 890 ...   Parks Canada sites saw 13 per cent spike in visitors with Canada Strong Pass in place Rocky Mountain Outlook The Canada Strong Pass, designed to encourage Canadians to explore their heritage and natural landscapes, appears to have been a resounding ... "The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING     Ontario provides $3.9M to restore snowmobile trail network - CTV News CTV News “What this funding does is it helps take away that challenge of the trail costs and the operating costs of having those trails. ... The ...   In less than a decade, Huntsville, Ontario, went from zero MTB trails to a riding destination Singletracks.com Miller said the club saw the races as an opportunity to showcase the trails they had built. “We have beautiful climbing trails and short, technical ...   There's a new ski trail on this airfield in one of Ontario's most popular provincial parks Curiocity ... hiking trails that guide you past unique and abandoned vistas. In the winter, it maintains 72 km of groomed ski trails for all skill levels. Where ...   New trail connection opens at Rogers Reservoir Conservation Area - CTV News CTV News According to LSRCA, the Radial Trail connection starts at the north end of the Green Lane parking lot and follows a clearly marked, accessible route ...   Logging roads: The overlooked infrastructure powering northern Ontario - Timmins Today Timmins Today ... land-use designations or wildlife management objectives.” He stated, “The public should also know that Forest Access Roads are available for their use ... Uxbridge Optimist Fantasy of Lights 2025: One of Canada's Largest Free Drive Through ... To Do Canada Winter Fun in Guelph – Wellington: Events, Festivals and Outdoor Adventures. Share this:.   Ford strips protections from Wasaga Beach to sell for development Canada's National Observer ... Greenbelt land swap, the Ontario Place redevelopment and the proposed Dresden landfill. The proposed changes do not say whether the transferred ...   This popular Ontario park has a new looped trail to explore this winter - Curiocity Curiocity The Fork Lake Trail is the latest addition to the park, and here's what to know. With already over 100 kilometres of hiking trails that guide you ...   This Charming Ontario Town Is A Lake Lover's Paradise With Scenic Waterfalls And A ... - Yahoo Yahoo The area is also crisscrossed with trails and walking paths of different lengths, suited to all fitness levels. Despite its modest size, Bracebridge ...   You must explore these heritage villages in Canada - NewsBytes NewsBytes Ontario's Niagara Escarpment is a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve and offers some of Canada's best hiking routes. The Bruce Trail runs over 890 ...   An Ontario park known for its 'frozen' waterfall now has a whimsical skating loop - Curiocity Curiocity Kakabeka Falls ice skating. The skating trail, which launched last winter, is a 160-metre-long loop located off the Luckens Road entrance, next to the ...   Ontario's Algonquin Park has a looped trail to explore this winter - Curiocity Curiocity Though it's home to many trails with different levels of difficulty, the one you need to explore is the Fork Lake Trail. According to Ontario Parks, ... Region's designs for Elmira's Arthur Street would remove parking for cycling - The Record The Record Design renderings showing what separated cycling lanes could look like in Elmira's core in the future. ... Ontario returns applications. 7 hrs ago.

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ONTARIO TRAILS COUNCIL NEWSLETTER - December 1, 2025 • Grants for Trails • Conservation Act Updates • Snowmobile Downsizing 17% • Trails Trip Planner • Member News 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   Niagara's Lindsay Davies debuts Greenbelt trails book - Welland Tribune Welland Tribune Ask Lindsay Davies to show you her Google Maps page of trails she has hiked — and hopes to hike — in Ontario and you'll find a cluster of pins ... "The Ontario Trails Council is a valuable advocate for Ontario’s recreational trail system, and Lorimer Publishing is delighted that they have chosen to spotlight our newly released book, Greenbelt Trails: the 36 best west of Toronto, from Oakville and Hamilton to Niagara and beyond by Lindsay Davies. We appreciate their support not only of Greenbelt Trails, but all the work they do to support the Trails community and users of recreational trails across the province." LORIMER PUBLISHING   Trails obsession: Lindsay Davies' Google Maps 'constellation of ridiculousness' pins tell the story Niagara Falls Review ... Greenbelt Trails: The 36 Best — West of Toronto, from Oakville and ... Ontario's Greenbelt is a permanently protected swath of more than ...     $2.1 million in federal funding for Waterfront Trail extension - Quinte News Quinte News He says this announcement is a part of a series of similar announcements by the federal government being made today across Eastern Ontario. “Projects ...   Boosting Active Transport in Eastern Ontario - Mirage News Mirage News Six municipalities across Eastern Ontario will upgrade ... Planned additions include lighting, benches, signage and trail markers. These projects ...   Brampton launches first phase of Riverwalk flood protection project Ontario Construction News Phase Two, beginning after 2030, will implement an Urban Design Master Plan introducing new parks, public spaces, trails ... Ontario Ltd. Ontario ... These three Ottawa bike lane projects may be in jeopardy under Ontario's Bill 60 Ottawa Citizen As the Ontario government moves closer to passing legislation restricting how cities can construct bike lanes, Ottawa councillors are starting to ...   Bill 60 passes—and buried inside is a direct strike at Ontario's bike lanes Canadian Cycling Magazine That case, led by Cycle Toronto and supported by Eva Stanger-Ross and Narada Kiondo, protected 19 km of protected lanes on Bloor, University, and ... Ottawa Valley riders to see reduced trail access as snowmobile season begins 104.9 Pembroke Today ... Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC). Terry Vaudry, OFSC's Administrator for District Six, also called the Snow Country Snowmobile Region ...   Editorial – Pick priorities that are important - Morrisburg Leader Morrisburg Leader Snowmobile clubs in Eastern Ontario are facing financial issues. While clubs claim their membership wish to increase trail fees, the province has ... Norfolk resident charged with public intoxication: OPP - Simcoe Reformer Simcoe Reformer ... ATV theft from a property on Highway 24 in Waterford. Police say a grey 2006 Yamaha Grizzly ATV bearing Ontario licence plate 20LB7 was stolen ...   City of Toronto to begin opening artificial ice rinks and skating trails City of Toronto ... (Toronto-Danforth) and City of Toronto staff will provide an update on the gradual opening of Toronto's outdoor artificial ice rinks and skating trails Hastings Snowshoe Hustle funding request for Carlow Mayo - The Record The Record ONTARIO NOW NEWSLETTER. Get our free new weekly newsletter.   Northwestern tourism and recreation projects get over $820K - Penticton Herald Penticton Herald ... Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation towards tourism. About half of that ... Rose Valley .. Overseas tourism a growing priority for northern Ontario | Spare News | pentictonherald.ca Penticton Herald Hundreds of stakeholders in the tourism sector are gathering in Thunder Bay this week for the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit. ... Rose Valley ...   Storm-ravaged provincial park getting $4.75M in upgrades - Northern Ontario Business Northern Ontario Business ... cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The news was heralded by local dignitaries and conservationists, including Raymond A. Bélanger, mayor of the ... Increased police presence in St. Thomas conservation area as search for missing man continues CTV News Severe flooding causes destruction across southeast Asia · Canada's top restaurants ranked in new list. These are the Toronto restaurants that made the ...   This 90-acre Ontario estate feels like an English country manor - blogTO blogTO The trails. Scime says one of the standout features is the network of ... They're wide enough for a utility vehicle and perfect for hiking ...   Controversial skip-the-lift-line pass offered at Blue Mountain and Tremblant ski resorts this season The Globe and Mail ... Canada's largest and busiest ski resorts. The ... Les Routes Blanches takes skiers back in time, carving cross-country trails through Quebec ...   Is Doug Ford's Ontario pro-parks? | The Narwhal The Narwhal ... Greenbelt scandal to a bevy of changes to conservation authorities that manage watersheds and public green spaces in Ontario. The Ford government ...    https://www.saultstar.com/news/snowmobile-trail-closures-could-impact-sault-winter-tourism   Snowmobile trail closures could impact Sault winter tourism A reduction of snowmobile trails north and east of Sault Ste. Marie isn't great news for local winter tourism, says Travis Anderson, the city's director of tourism and community development.