Ontario Trails News - sustainabile trails conference Brockville and more from Ontario's trails!

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Performance Measures - Get Trail Educated!
We have updated the program and our 14 module program is here for the using. If you have staff to train, trails to manage or want a session in your area on a particular topic let us know. We'll coordinate a session or series on your behalf.

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COURSE TITLE
Volunteer Management	View PDF
Business Planning and Budgetting	View PDF
Regulation and Legislation	View PDF
Ecosystem and Natural Heritage	View PDF
Wilderness First Aid	View PDF
Food and Nutrition	View PDF
Marketing and Promotion	View PDF
Health and Safety	View PDF
Technology for Trails - Level 1	View PDF
Trail Design (2 days)	View PDF
Trail Risk Management	View PDF
Trail Committee Development	Manual
Trail Steward- On Line Learning	Program
Trail Planning - On Line	Program

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Trail Openings and Events

From Members/Financial SupportersBrantford Trails

The County of Brant and City of Brantford have recently begun distributing a new Outdoor Adventures Map that focuses on Hiking, Cycling and Paddling routes in our area.  The map also highlights outdoor recreational areas such as golf courses, outdoor pools, picnic areas and fishing holes.  We welcome all visitors to Brant County and hope they enjoy the awesome outdoor activities featured on the map.

http://www.brant.ca/forvisitors/Outdoor_Adventure_Map.pdf

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EuroMAB Conference - Brockville

Ontario Trails News - snowmobile permits available at discount until November 1, and more from Ontario trails

Trailhead Ontario - Hosts Needed

We have updated the host site surveys for 2014 and 2015.
If you and your organization wish to host in either 2014 or 2015 please complete the host surveys by November 15th, 2013.
2014 Host Survey
2015 Host Survey

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Snowmobile Permits On-Line Discounts

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Performance Measures - Trail Counts!

We have your answer.

Utilizing smartphone technology trail users can now complete a short survey that:

• Logs in the trip
• Single counts individual users
• Consolidates results for centralized reporting
• Consultation on survey content.
• We ask your questions - the facility manager asks what they want to know!
• Allows for separate trail counting
• Multi-season operation
• 24/7collection
• Identifies quality of trail experiences
• Provides you feedback loop

Wherever there is a smartphone signal, and YOUR trailhead you could be gathering and collecting additional information that will make for a better trail! Got great trails? Get the feedback that keeps you in the know!

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Low maintenance

Using weatherproof decals our methods allow users to quickly and easily provide you with information you need to assess, improve, direct, re-direct, or provide information to the user - while on the trail. Our proprietary method has been developed by over 140 trail users and with the input of The City of Thunder Bay and Norfolk County Trail Managers.

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Low cost

$50.00 per trail per year (max 3 trails) includes:

• Decal design
• Decal Printing - max 6 sheets, various size decals
• More decals option (fee charged)
• Survey Set-up
• Survey reports
• All system maintenance
• Regional Comparisons
• Seasonal variances
• Trail differentiations
• Use patterns

Packages - OTC Member? - Take $25.00 off each package. Go to Trail Counts! to purchase. Thanks

              Please support our work

Ontario Trails News - Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport survey on the trails strategy

• Education • News • Updates • Sharing •  Requests • Meetings • Activity

Ontario Trail Strategy Survey - Sign Up Today!  October 18, 2013Dear Ontario Trails Council, The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is inviting your input as a member of the trails community to help strengthen the Ontario Trails Strategy. We have been collaborating with trail partners to implement the Strategy, a long-term plan for developing, managing, and promoting the use of trails throughout the province.  As you know, Ontario is home to some of the most historic and longest trails in Canada, offering affordable places to be active while experiencing the province’s beauty and heritage. They also provide economic benefits to communities. We want to continue to work with you to explore ways to ensure Ontario’s trails remain a vital and valued resource for years to come.  A discussion paper has been posted on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry (www.ebr.gov.on.ca, Registry Number: 011-9565) I encourage you to review the paper and provide your comments by Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  Your input and feedback will help guide our work going forward. Thank you for the great work your organization has done over the years in support of Ontario’s trails.  I look forward to our continued efforts to create and sustain Ontario’s excellent trails system. Yours truly, Michael Chan Minister

Ontario Trails News - Elk Lake Eco Centre, Toronto Trails and more!

Elk Lake Eco-Centre Trails

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Toronto Trails Committee

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Ontario Trails and Ontario Equestrian Federation launch horse survey

Download the Map App!

What a fantastic app! I am always looking for new trails near home and while camping and this will make it so much easier! I love the level of detail... length, difficulty, terrain, photos etc. I've read some negative reviews complaining about the map coverage and the omission of some trails...But I find it quite fine for my needs and there are usually links to the appropriate trail association's website for those requiring a higher level of detail. I think it's a great starting point for when you want to get an idea of what's around you but you don't want to waste several hours doing internet research. And there are many, many trails in Ontario; I'm not surprised if they aren't all included in the very first edition of this app. I'm sure Ontario Trails will be more than happy to include any missed trails that people bring to their attention. Personally, though, I find the current listings to be quite comprehensive. Great work Ontario Trails!

Super app 
by szturmowka

Ontario Trails News - Mattawa and more! From all over Ontario's trails.

Durham Region - Mountain Biking

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Uxbridge Trails

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Conservation Ontario

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Cataraqui Region Trail Improvements

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Ottawa Area Trails

Ontario Trails News - hunting, and trail developments just around the corner on Ontario trails!

Georgian Bay Coast Trail

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Meaford Trails
Good Morning.
Meaford Community Living Woodworking  produces 6’ snow stakes for various clubs in Ontario.
If you happened to know  of any clubs that would require snow trail stakes please call 519-538-5854
Thank you.
George G. Irwin
WW. Dept.

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Wollaston Township Trail Build

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Hunting and Trails Safety

Ontario Trail News - lot's of news from Ontario Trails Members! Join today!

Mattawa Area Trails

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Spartan Race

2014 Location needed
About Spartan Race:

We do 5+k, 12+k and 20+k obstacle course races throughout eastern Canada each year during the months of May, June and July.  This season our events were hosted at Hardwood Bike and Ski. They are currently seeking a new venue for the 2014 race season.

• 5+k events typically host 5-7,000 racers and 2-3,000 spectators per day and are 2 day events (Saturday, Sunday)

Basic information on venue requirements:

• Within 1 - 1.5 hours of GTA
• Elevational changes (we have done events at multiple ski locations)
• Wooded areas
• Sufficient open space for location of our "village" and several of the obstacles (although most obstacles are placed along the course)
• Water - lake, river, stream is highly desirable but not mandatory
• Electric connection near the village area is highly desirable but not mandatory
• Access to sufficient parking (onsite is desirable, but remote is acceptable).
• Parking for 5-7000 racers 

If you have the trails and the site - give me a call! Patrick 613-396-3226

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Hamilton-Burlington Trails Committee

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French River Trails

Ontario Trail News - lot's of great news from around Ontario's Trails!

Trailhead Ontario

We have updated the host site surveys for 2014 and 2015.

If you and your organization wish to host in either 2014 or 2015 please complete the host surveys by November 15th, 2013.

2014 Host Survey
2015 Host Survey

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Trail Openings and Events

From Members/Financial SupportersElora Cataract Trailway

Raisin Region Conservation

Ontario Trail News - education program a must for trail professionals working on Ontario trails!

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Ontario Trail News - Trailwise, the newsletter of the Ontario Trails Council, published weekly!

Weekly E-Bulletin of the Ontario Trails Council. The provincial trails association in Ontario. Week of October 10, 2013

• Education • News • Updates • Sharing •  Requests • Meetings • Activity

Trail Counts - Sign Up Today! They do in Illinois. Performance Measures - Trail Counts! We have your answer. Utilizing smartphone technology trail users can now complete a short survey that: Logs in the trip Single counts individual users Consolidates results for centralized reporting Consultation on survey content. We ask your questions - the facility manager asks what they want to know! Allows for separate trail counting Multi-season operation 24/7collection Identifies quality of trail experiences Provides you feedback loop Wherever there is a smartphone signal, and YOUR trailhead you could be gathering and collecting additional information that will make for a better trail! Got great trails? Get the feedback that keeps you in the know! Low maintenance Using weatherproof decals our methods allow users to quickly and easily provide you with information you need to assess, improve, direct, re-direct, or provide information to the user - while on the trail. Our proprietary method has been developed by over 140 trail users and with the input of The City of Thunder Bay and Norfolk County Trail Managers. Low cost $50.00 per trail per year (max 3 trails) includes: Decal design Decal Printing - max 6 sheets, various size decals More decals option (fee charged) Survey Set-up Survey reports All system maintenance Regional Comparisons Seasonal variances Trail differentiations Use patterns Packages - OTC Member? - Take $25.00 off each package. Go to Trail Counts! to purchase. Thanks               Please support our work Performance Measures - Get Trail Educated! We have updated the program and our 14 module program is here for the using. If you have staff to train, trails to manage or want a session in your area on a particular topic let us know. We'll coordinate a session or series on your behalf.   DESCRIPTION COURSE TITLE Volunteer Management View PDF Business Planning and Budgetting View PDF Regulation and Legislation View PDF Ecosystem and Natural Heritage View PDF Wilderness First Aid View PDF Food and Nutrition View PDF Marketing and Promotion View PDF Health and Safety View PDF Technology for Trails - Level 1 View PDF Trail Design (2 days) View PDF Trail Risk Management View PDF Trail Committee Development Manual Trail Steward- On Line Learning Program Trail Planning - On Line Program

Ontario Trail News - trees make Ontario trails better!

https://www.facebook.com/LandmarkTreesOntario

Ontario Trail News - Trail build in Wollaston Township and Aviva Fund voting on now!

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