Ontario Trails News - April 25, 2011 Round Up

Image via WikipediaA walk on the wild side
Ottawa Citizen
Alissa York is walking down a footpath through Toronto's Don Valley when something on the ground catches her eye: a perfect raccoon paw print preserved in the mud. She bends down to examine it more closely. "Look at this perfect little hand," she says, ...
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Image via WikipediaToronto Mattters - Apr 22 2011 - Where to mountain bike in and ...
Mountain bike trail options in Toronto are actually more plentiful than the beginner rider might imagine. Likely a function o... on April 22 From blogTO ...
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Toronto Trails
International Mountain Bike Association (Canada)




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Eagle-eyed visitors flock to Hawkwatch
Hamilton Spectator
... spiralling heat that rises from the ground and the “highway” that forms along the escarpment when wind off Lake Ontario hits the Mountain and rises, Street said. About 600 visitors participated in the open house at the conservation area. ...
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Provinces join ranks to stop eastward march of mountain pine beetle Globe and Mail We've got the emerald ash bore coming from Ontario … and we've got the mountain pine beetle coming from the West,” said Glenn Peterson, manager of forest health with Manitoba Conservation. “If they both get here at the same time, we're going to be in ... See all stories on this topic » Looking at transportation 40 years down the road San Diego Union Tribune The “2050 Regional Transportation Plan” is also a spending program, .... public transit and activetransit (biking and pedestrian) projects are phased in. ... Easter Sunday Algonquin update: ice, moose and fish. Now that the Opeongo Store is open (even if the lake isn't) our roving reporter Jerry Schmanda can send us reports on conditions as they evolve: Yesterday's report... A quick update as to fishing results on opening day, April 23, 2011. Very few fisherman's cars were parked along Hwy 60 and the day hiking trails were empty. It was a windy raw day that made you think that underwater would be a....... Bear Awakenings: What Triggers Bears To Wake Up Anyway?  Life is pretty good for most black bears come fall. After a spring and summer of gorging themselves, some bears go into their dens weighing upwards of 200 to 300 pounds.  What is it, though, that triggers bears to come out of hibernation every spring? Is it hunger, sunlight or something more primordial?  Dr. Marty Obbard, an OMNR Research Scientist and bear expert, says it’s mostly daylight flooding into the den as the snow pack covering the entrances begins to melt.  “It’s at that point bears become more aware of daylight and more active.”

Ontario Trails News - April 24, 2011 Round Up

"Come on down to Charles Daley Park this Sunday May 1st and demo some great boats from our friends at Outdoors Oriented. RAC will be there doing some demos, answering questions and signing folks up for some of our wicked courses!!"
Rescue Associates Canada

2011 Hiker Initiation Program being offered by the Toronto Bruce ...
For those who would like to know more about hiking the trails in Southern Ontario, the. TorontoBruce Trail Club is offering a Hiker Initiation Program. ...

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Twitter / Conservation Ontario: RT @LowerTrent: We're gett ...
RT @LowerTrent: We're getting ready for this! http://twitpic.com/4mt3uj.
twitter.com/conont/status/60341104599502848 more on Seymour Family Fishing Day
Conservation Ontario




Twitter / Hike Ontario: Trails for Kids presentati ...
Trails for Kids presentation on Tuesday at the Trailhead Ontario conference. Looking forward to it & it's links to... http://fb.me/Zr9Ek5f4.
twitter.com/HikeOntario/status/59429945474162688


Pave highway shoulders for cyclists Ontario urged
The uneasy co-existence between rural cyclists and automobiles can be fixed, according to anOntario.
www.edmontonjournal.com/.../story.html?...


Mattawa Voyageur Country Tourism - VMUTS
ATV Ontario Explore some of Eastern Canada's most impressive terrain on the ... Trails start from the Town of Mattawa Ontario - an ATV friendly town with ...
www.visitmattawa.travel/things-to-do-a.../132-vmuts.html



Long Sault Hiking Event
Long Sault Conservation Area - Saturday April 30, 2011, 10:00am
10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. followed up with a BBQ (BBQ fee $5)
Trillium's are coming out this time of year, we may see blankets of them in the woods!
Hilly, forest-covered terrain greets the eye at Long Sault Conservation Area. The conservation area is in the middle of the pleasantly hilly Oak Ridges Moraine, which was formed during the last ice age.
The rugged terrain is suitable for various activities, such as running, hiking, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, mountain biking, nature walks, and bird watching.

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City Recommends Disbanding Committees
Mayor Ford’s Executive Committee voted in support of the recommendation to eliminate the City’s 21 advisory committees, including the Toronto Cycling Advisory Committee (TCAC). Approximately 30 individuals made deputations at the Executive Committee meeting in support of reinstating the advisory committees. Many of the deputations were specific to the TCAC and approximately 6 bike union members had the opportunity to speak. Citizens spoke on the merits of the cycling advisory committee by pointing out the free expert advice it provides to City staff and Council.


Great Wilderness Cleanup
Just 2 weeks to go, whoohoo! If you haven't already, get your groups together for The Great Wilderness Cleanup. Let us know where you're going and how many will be in your group so we can try to get a final count afterwards. And don't forget to take lots of photos and keep track of how much trash you take out. Can't wait to hear your stories!

Ontario Trails News - April 23, 2011 - Round Up

Image via WikipediaCoureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Outdoors Club, Elliot Lake Ontario ...
Welcome to the blog of the Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Outdoors Club headquartered in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada. We are a very casual hiking club,
coureursdeboiselliotlake.blogspot.com/.../hiking-chicks-dinner...
Hike Ontario Ontario Hiking Trails

Cenla resident says bicentennial commission needs help from citizens
Monroe News Star
Check the site for upcoming news and events or to donate to help fund the ... of course, we want to celebrate together as citizens our heritage. ...
Trails of 1812  Discover 1812


Dundas-Sherbourne poised for a surprising rebirth Toronto Star
... which in turn get people walking and shopping on the streets. The more eyes on the street, the safer the neighbourhood becomes. But it's a chicken-and-egg problem, says Lightman, an economist with the University of Toronto faculty of social work. ...
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Where to mountain bike in and around Toronto – Toronto Update
Mountain Bike Trails Toronto Mountain bike trail options in Toronto are actually more plentiful than the beginner rider might imagine. ...
www.torontoupdate.com/where-to-mountain-bike-in-and-arou...
IMBA Canada


Tour history at Doors Open
London Free Press
By JIM FOX, Special to QMI Agency The doors are about to swing open for another season of discovery in what has become one of Ontario's most popular tourism events. Doors Open Ontario - offering a chance to see what goes on often behind closed doors ...
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Ontario Heritage Trails


Blackstock teen rides to success
Newsdurhamregion.com
Danielle Gibson, 15, learned in late February she was awarded an Ontario Equestrian ... related her struggles back to riding: when she falls off the horse, ...
Ontario Horse Riding Trails


Mud flies at Gopher Dunes
Tillsonburg News
By Michael Peeling, Tillsonburg News COURTLAND, ONTARIO - Slinging mud took on an ... On June 26, Gopher Dunes follows the 4x4 event with an ATV Mudfest.
Ontario Federation of 4 Wheel Drive Recreationists


Windsor, Ontario parkway fence serves as endangered species protection
Daily Commercial News
Geotextile's smooth surface also prevents snakes from climbing over the top ... Phil Roberts, president of the local Essex County Field Naturalists Club, ...

Ontario Trails News - April 22, 2011 Round Up

Image via WikipediaAlgonquin Opportunity Camp Canoe Trip - Algonquin Park, Ontario ...
Algonquin Park adventures and retreats at Northern Edge Algonquin: algonquin park, ontario, canada 800 953-3343 / 705 386-1595.
www.northernedgealgonquin.com/algonquin-opportunity-can...


Illegal hunting nets southern Ontario group $36000 in fines
TbNewsWatch.com
... Avenue www.minutemuffler.com A lengthy Ministry of Natural Resources investigation has resulted in a heavy fine for seven southern Ontario hunters. The six men and one woman were charged back in October of 2008 by MNR conservation officers. ...
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Junction residents rally to turn neighbourhood into heritage district
insideTORONTO.com
According to the City of Toronto, in order to achieve a heritage conservation district designation, theOntario act requires a study of the area. This would include background on historical, architectural and character-defining features that make the ...
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ATV bylaw given go-ahead
The Sudbury Star
"We heard loud and clear that (ATV use) is part of the Northern Ontario lifestyle and it was about time Sudbury caught up to the rest of the North. ...
Ontario ATV Trails OFATV

ATV trail would be a 'gold mine' for township: club
Niagarathisweek.com
Quad Niagara, an affiliate of the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs, was formed in July of 2008 by a group of enthusiasts to promote safe and responsible ATV ...
Niagara Region Trails


Neighbour takes on Seguin camp
CottageCountryNow.ca
... shares the lake with the Ontario Camp for the Deaf (OCD), a bittersweet ... the chance to get on a motorized bike or ATV - something he is proud of. ...

Ontario Trails News - April 21, 2011 Round Up

 Camping for first-timers
South Asian Focus
They will also get an introduction to park activities such as hiking and swimming. - Overnight sessions in Ontario Parks close to Toronto - Bronte Creek, ...


Ontario side by side trail log - ATV Canada - Canada's ATV Website
ATVCanada features atving and quadding on quads and atv's across Canada and has trail maps, ATVing and ATV Quad Quadding pictures from Canadian locations ...
www.atvcanada.ca/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/topic/.../1


City to ask federal agency to relocate coal dock fence
The Kingston Whig-Standard
... installed at the old coal dock on Lake Ontario, to enable people to use the waterfront trail. ... as well as an air taxi business and local tourism. ...


Twitter / Canada tourism: Walking about #Toronto's D ...
Walking about #Toronto's Distillery District. http://ht.ly/4Drub ^CH.
twitter.com/ctccct/statuses/60365560520773632


Earth Day Brings Joy of Walking to School into Focus
CNW Group
Sandra Brooks, a mom from Brampton, Ontario, says of her daughter, ... to create neighbourhoods where walking and cycling to school becomes the norm? ...


Group of Seven topic of spring meeting
Stoney Creek News
Spring/summer events include canoeing (one-day river trips to week-long excursions), hiking and several other social outings. From beginner to expert, ...


From Bruce to Barrie, Ontario offers unique ways to spoil Mom this ...
TravelVideo.tv
With activities and locales rangingВ from decadent to unique, ... Only a couple of hours outside of Toronto, this trail is perfect for foodies and of course ...


2011 Mountain Bike thread - Page 5 - Toronto Subaru Club
hey guys, good trails near midhurst in the north end of barrie. and theyre free unlike hardwood. within the next few weeks ide like to get for a ride.
www.toronto-subaru-club.com/.../146526-2011-mountain-bik...

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7th Annual Toronto Walk Now for Autism Speaks Walk Now for Autism Speaks is a fun-filled event bringing together members from across the autism community in the GTA. Families, friends, teachers, service ...
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What's Happening This Week
EMC Orleans
EMC Events - EDITORIAL DEADLINE: In order to make sure that your community notice .... and guided group cycling for all levels with the Ottawa Bicycle Club, ...


Carleton Place Canoe Club Eastern Ontario Division 2011 Event ...
Carleton Place Canoe Club. Eastern Ontario Division. 2011 Event Schedule. Final – April, 2011. Date. Event. Athletes Involved. Location ...
www.cpcanoeclub.com/.../CPCC_2011_Event_Schedule_final...


Regional Round-Up
EMC Smiths Falls
Support the United Way at the Brockville Club (Courthouse Square), ... Outdoor walking group, urban poling optional. Thursdays, 10:00 am for 1 hour, ...

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JIM FOX, QMI Agency Toronto Sun
The Spicebush Trail is a favourite walking spot at Rondeau Provincial Park, southeast of Chatham, and sprouts wildflowers such as the trout lily, trilliums, bloodroot, mayapple, hepatica and Dutchman breeches. More than 250 different bird species ...
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Tapping into Canadian natural wonders
Metro Canada - Toronto
The Haliburton Forest Tour is one of the most unique hiking experiences in a country awash with great hiking trails. The four-hour guided hike starts along the bank of a scenic river near the Ontario town of Haliburton, then ascends 20 meters into the ...
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Learn to Camp in Ontario Parks TravelVideo.tv (press release) ... newest operating provincial park, Kawartha Highlands, encompasses 37587 hectares, and is the largest park in Ontario south of Algonquin Provincial Park. Kawartha Highlands has 108 backcountry campsites spread over six recommendedcanoe route loops. ... See all stories on this topic » BRIAN HARDY's photos - kayak fishing ontario canada kayak fishing ontario canada. All Photos. Description: great fun kayak fishing ontario canada. Share this. large mouth 2 - puslinch lake - aug 2010 ... www.kayakanglermag.com/index.php?option... Southern Ontario Training Centre – Renewed Search for Head Coach ... SOTC's mission is to further the development of cross country skiing in Ontario by providing a high performance training centre for athletes who have ... skitrax.com/24579

Ontario Cycling Events | April & May, 2011 in Ontario, Cycling Events Calendar for Ontario, including upcoming biking events in April & May, 2011. Find acycling event to attend in Ontario. www.ontariobike.ca/cycling-events

North shore link unveiled at cycling summit
Sault Star
A highlight of the Northern Ontario Bike Summit will be the formal introduction of the Lake Huron ...founder and CEO of the Share the Road Cycling Coalition.

Tomie still going strong at 79
Sault Star
He keeps fit in the summer by cycling and swimming laps at the John Rhodes Community ... He was this year's all-Ontario champion for his age category, ..

London Kids Tri 4 Kids Triathlon - June 12,2011 :: Ontario Bike Guide
A FUN swim, bike and run event just for kids ages 3-13. This is a non- competitive event designed to introduce kids to the sport of triathlon.
www.ontariobike.ca/kids-tri-4-kids-triathlon