Ontario Trail News - Trail Counts - the way to find out how folks are using your Ontario Trail

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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Ontario Trail News - Snowmobiling and Dog Sledding and more from Ontario trails!

Snowmobile Permit Sales Set Record

Snowmobile Proposal could close trails


Snowmobiling Growing in Popularity

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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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Cycle Ontario Launches Survey about CycleON

Cycle Ontario (CO) is a private for profit organization that works to promote awareness of on-road/offroad riding and has created a network of relationships with cyclists, cycle shops, cycle advocacy organizations, tourism offices and cycle tourists. As an organization that caters to the cycling community, Cycle Ontario is interested in your feedback as it believes with some capacity improvements and structural re-alignments it can, and should be, the working voice of cyclists in Ontario. Take the Survey 

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Marmora SnoFest

Dogsledding in Explorer's Edge


Kearney Dog Sledding On-Line

Ontario Trails News - information on Hamilton Trail Court Case and Ministry Consultation about Ontario Trails

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

Hamilton found not liable in trail accident Decision may change perception of liability for organizations operating trails in parks and hopefully will reduce overall perception of risk of operating trails. Also please see the snowmobile and Hydro One links and article below. Incident occurred in October 2005 on escarpment near Scenic Drive   Hamilton Spectator ByDaniel Nolan The City of Hamilton has been found not liable for an accident that injured a Toronto teenager in 2005 while he was walking in a city park on the Niagara Escarpment. Matthew Pierce, 17 at the time, suffered a fractured thigh bone, fractured wrist and cuts to his knee, face and leg when he fell about five metres into a ravine that is part of a park off Scenic Drive on the west Mountain. He was hiking back from a lookout point with five friends, but veered off a marked trail onto a dirt path that he believed would take him back to Scenic Drive. The path ended at the edge of the ravine. He was removed from the ravine by Hamilton firefighters and taken to Hamilton General Hospital, where he underwent surgery. He was in a wheelchair until the end of 2005 but progressed to a walker, crutches and then a cane, and was able to graduate from Grade 12 in June 2006. The accident happened at about 1:45 a.m. on Oct. 1, 2005. Pierce and his father Robert sued the city, alleging Hamilton was in breach of its legal duties to prevent such accidents and make the park safe. But Ontario Superior Court Justice Joseph R. Henderson ruled the city met its duty of care under the Occupiers Liability Act and that "most, if not all, of the responsibility for Matt's injuries must be attributed to Matt's own negligence." The case was heard over seven days this fall, ending Sept. 18. Justice Henderson issued his 13-page ruling Oct. 17. At issue was whether the city acted with reckless disregard in not preventing an accident such as the one that befell Pierce. The Act says "an occupier of premises owes a duty" to take reasonable care to see "that persons entering on ... the property" are "reasonably safe while on the premises." It also requires the occupier not to create a danger with the intent to do harm. The judge found the city had put up signs to mark two trails, and the path Pierce used was not marked. "There is no suggestion that the city created a danger with the deliberate intent of doing harm or damage," the judge said. He also found the city did not have any reports of a person falling into the ravine prior to Pierce's accident. "Clearly, a specific warning sign was not warranted if the city was not aware of any unusual danger," Justice Henderson wrote. The judge noted Pierce walked to the lookout point with the guidance of a friend who knew the terrain. When they returned, he "exacerbated his negligence by choosing to leave the person who had led him into the wooded area ... Matt's decision to venture out on his own in the dark in unfamiliar territory that he knew would consist of uneven terrain in a natural state surely was the main cause of his injuries." Councillor Terry Whitehead, chair of the community services committee, which oversees city parks, was pleased with the decision. "It's impossible to bubble wrap everything," he said. "The city does the best it can." dnolan@thespec.com 905-526-3351 | @dandundas OTC Promotes Public Input - Share Please The Ontario Trails Strategy was launched in 2005 as a framework to help guide public, not-for-profit and private sectorinvolvement with trails.  The Ontario Trails Strategy establishes five strategic directions for planning, managing, promoting and using trails in Ontario and was developed in collaboration with other ministries and a wide range of stakeholders in the community.      The Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee is reviewing the Ontario Trails Strategy and are interested in knowing the key contributions your o rganization has made to support the implementation of the Strategy.  The information will be compiled in a summary report document that is intended to illustrate the progress and accomplishments that the province and its partners have made towards implementing the Ontario Trails Strategy since 2005. The link below will bring you to a short survey for you to outline your organization’s key accomplishments under the five strategic directions. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ontariotrails The following link brings you to the 2005 Ontario Trails Strategy for your reference.  The survey will close end of day on Friday November 29, 2013. http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/sport/recreation/A2010_TrailStrategy.pdf A discussion paper for public comment is on the Environmental Registry  (Number: 011-9565). The public comment period closes on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  Attached is a copy of the Discussion Paper. As you are aware, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will be hosting regional consultation sessions, by invite only, on strengthening the Ontario Trails Strategy. Below are the locations and dates of the consultation sessions: November 18 – Ottawa November 19 – Ingersoll November 21 – Toronto November 27 – Thunder Bay November 28 – North Bay   In addition, two provincial First Nation/Aboriginal organization engagement sessions as well as a meeting with the Métis Nation of Ontario will be scheduled. Thank you for your ongoing support.

Ontario Trails News - Ministry consultations, Cross Country Skiing and Snowmobiling Trails, and more from Ontario Trails!

Almost Finland: Onaping club turns 40NorthernLife.ca
The club's main trail system is located at Windy Lake and over the years the club has hosted manyevents at those trails — Ontario Championships, Ontario ...

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Proposal could have serious impact on showmobile clubsTbNewsWatch.com Snowmobile clubs across Ontario are keeping a close eye on a proposal that could have a major impact on their trail systems. According to Tory MPP Jim Wilson ... See all stories on this topic » ___________________________________________________________________ Capital Trail Allocation/Change 2002-2013 Hi we are still trying to collect capital expenditure information on trails. If you don't have time to complete the survey perhaps you could send us a link to any financial statements and we could glean the information from your documents. execdir@ontariotrails.ca All responses are confidential. You are getting this share as an OTC Member. Please do not re-distribute. Thanks. We appreciate your support. Thanks ________________________________________________________________________________________ Contacted by Ryerson University. They require assistance with a survey on tourism and recreation business.The project asks recreation and tourismbusinesses about their opinions on barriers and issues regarding sustainability in Lake Simcoe Region. Detailed project information can be found here http://lnkd.in/dZ9yHTY The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete. The link to the survey is http://lnkd.in/d-jr-Qm . All information collected will be aggregated for confidentiality purposes and distributed on the website listed above _______________________________________________________________________________ Dear Trail Stakeholder, The Ontario Trails Strategy was launched in 2005 as a framework to help guide public, not-for-profit and private sector involvement with trails.  The Ontario Trails Strategy establishes five strategic directions for planning, managing, promoting and using trails in Ontario and was developed in collaboration with other ministries and a wide range of stakeholders in the community.    The Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee is reviewing the Ontario Trails Strategy and are interested in knowing the key contributions your organization has made to support the implementation of the Strategy.  The information will be compiled in a summary report document that is intended to illustrate the progress and accomplishments that the province and its partners have made towards implementing the Ontario Trails Strategy since 2005.  The link below will bring you to a short survey for you to outline your organization’s key accomplishments under the five strategic directions.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ontariotrails The following link brings you to the 2005 Ontario Trails Strategy for your reference.  The survey will close end of day on Friday November 29, 2013. http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/sport/recreation/A2010_TrailStrategy.pdf In addition, a Discussion Paper has been posted on the Environmental Registry at www.ebr.gov.on.ca (EBR Registry Number: 011-9565) to support the renewal of the Ontario Trails Strategy.  We encourage you to submit your input and views as your feedback is important to the project.  The Discussion Paper will be posted until December 4, 2013. Thank you for your ongoing support. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Trail Consultation Survey On-Line A discussion paper for public comment is on the Environmental Registry  (Number: 011-9565). The public comment period closes on Wednesday, December 4, 2013.  Attached is a copy of the Discussion Paper. As you are aware, the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport will be hosting regional consultation sessions, by invite only, on strengthening the Ontario Trails Strategy. Below are the locations and dates of the consultation sessions: November 18 – Ottawa November 19 – Ingersoll November 21 – Toronto November 27 – Thunder Bay November 28 – North Bay In addition, two provincial First Nation/Aboriginal organization engagement sessions as well as a meeting with the Métis Nation of Ontario will be scheduled. The next OTCC meeting will be Thursday, December 12, 2013.

Ontario Trails News - Ontario Place Revitalization and Hamilton Trails, plus snowmobiling and more from Ontario Trails!

News Release Taking the Next Step in Ontario Place Revitalization November 12, 2013 Province Announces Design Team for Urban Park and Waterfront Trail Ontario is another step closer to the revitalization of Ontario Place by selecting the design team that will transform approximately 7.5 acres of the east island into a vibrant urban park and waterfront trail. Chosen for their extensive local and international experience in planning and designing large waterfront projects, such as Toronto's Tommy Thompson Park and New York's Governors Island Park, LANDinc in partnership with West 8 will design the new green space. The province is inviting Ontarians to contribute their ideas and vision for the park and trail online or at one of four public meetings.  Once complete, the new urban park and waterfront trail will link to the existing 780 kilometre waterfront trail system -- stretching from Niagara-on-the-Lake to east of Cornwall. It will also give residents and visitors access to part of the waterfront that has been closed to the public for more than 40 years. Revitalizing Ontario Place into a world-class destination that attracts visitors and offers residents increased access to green space is part of the government's economic plan to invest in people, build modern infrastructure and support a dynamic and innovative business climate. QUICK FACTS The first public meeting will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2013 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. The province is aiming to open the urban park and waterfront trail in time for the 2015 Pan Am and Parapan Am Games. Building the park and trail is the first step of revitalization and delivers on an important part of the new vision for Ontario Place — to create a public park and easy public access to the waterfront. The province is leveraging Waterfront Toronto’s expertise to manage the public consultations and the design process on the park and trail project.  _________________________________________________________________ LEARN MORE Provide your ideas and vision at the public consultations. Designing the Urban Park and Waterfront Trail at Ontario Place ____________________________________________________________________________________

TORONTO 2015 Sport Legacy Fund Plan announced by TO2015 ...DigitalJournal.com

Cycling Canada and Cycling Ontario are also opening offices at the facility. "The TORONTO 2015 Games will be a game changer for Canadian summer athletes ...

See all stories on this topic » Exercise may help prevent depression later in lifeWXIA-TV Researchers at the University of Toronto analyzed 26 years' worth of studies and concluded that even low levels of movement - walking or gardening for 20 or ... See all stories on this topic » End of the line in sight for velodromeDelhi News Record The velodrome has a history of playing host to racing competitions sanctioned by the Ontario Cycling Association. The velodrome's existence reflects the ... See all stories on this topic » Proposal could have serious impact on showmobile clubsTbNewsWatch.com Snowmobile clubs across Ontario are keeping a close eye on a proposal that could have a major impact on their trail systems. According to Tory MPP Jim Wilson ... See all stories on this topic » Hamilton not liable for Toronto teen's late-night escarpment fallCambridge Times The City of Hamilton has been found not liable for an accident that injured a Toronto teenager in 2005 while he was walking in a city park on the Niagara ... See all stories on this topic »

Ontario Trails News - Trail Survey's require your input about Ontario Trails!

Contacted by Ryerson University. They require assistance with a survey on tourism and recreation business.The project asks recreation and tourism businesses about their opinions on barriers and issues regarding sustainability in Lake Simcoe Region.


Detailed project information can be found here http://lnkd.in/dZ9yHTY
The survey takes around 10 minutes to complete.
The link to the survey is http://lnkd.in/d-jr-Qm .
All information collected will be aggregated for confidentiality purposes and distributed on the website listed above

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Dear Trail Stakeholder,

The Ontario Trails Strategy was launched in 2005 as a framework to help guide public, not-for-profit and private sector involvement with trails.  The Ontario Trails Strategy establishes five strategic directions for planning, managing, promoting and using trails in Ontario and was developed in collaboration with other ministries and a wide range of stakeholders in the community.   

The Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee is reviewing the Ontario Trails Strategy and are interested in knowing the key contributions your organization has made to support the implementation of the Strategy.  The information will be compiled in a summary report document that is intended to illustrate the progress and accomplishments that the province and its partners have made towards implementing the Ontario Trails Strategy since 2005. 

The link below will bring you to a short survey for you to outline your organization’s key accomplishments under the five strategic directions. 

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ontariotrails

The following link brings you to the 2005 Ontario Trails Strategy for your reference.  The survey will close end of day on Friday November 29, 2013.

http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/sport/recreation/A2010_TrailStrategy.pdf

In addition, a Discussion Paper has been posted on the Environmental Registry at www.ebr.gov.on.ca (EBR Registry Number: 011-9565) to support the renewal of the Ontario Trails Strategy.  We encourage you to submit your input and views as your feedback is important to the project.  The Discussion Paper will be posted until December 4, 2013.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

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Ontario Trails News - news from around Ontario's Trails, from the Ontario Trails Council

Canadian cyclist Ryder Hesjedal admits to 'mistakes ... - Toronto Star

Hesjedal finished second at the 2003 world mountain biking championships and would have won gold at the 2004 Olympics in Athens had he not suffered a ...

See all stories on this topic » Home News Health benefits to active transportation system... insideTORONTO.com The city's health authority recently launched WALK CYCLE MOVE, a series of public consultations taking place throughout Toronto. The first meeting was held ... See all stories on this topic » Conservation Authority names this year's Environmental Heroes Bay Today The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) was founded in 1972 by the Province of Ontario and the NBMCA's 10 member municipalities. See all stories on this topic » ____________________________________________________________________________________________

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Summer Games events threatened by county voteWindsor Star (blog) Officials with Sport Alliance Ontario will be in Windsor next week to help determine which ...Triathlon and mountain biking are two others among about 22 events ... See all stories on this topic » National News: Minister Shea Welcomes Applications For ... NorthumberlandView.ca OTTAWA, Ontario – The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, ... phase of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program. See all stories on this topic » _______________________________________________________________________