Ontario Trails - Add Your Trail, Join an Event, Become a Member and More!

 

Ontario Trails 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.   Looking for Community Hosts Ontario Trails "Mayor's Walk" are open to OTC member organizations to act as hosts for a walk on June 7, 2025. If you are interested in the event prospectus email execdir@ontariotrails.ca and we'd be happy to send you event management details.   The OTC website has been renewed and updated for about 16 months. Tell us what you think. https://g.page/r/CQ9K9pdhHG6TEBM/   Add Your Trail   Know of a trail we don't? Add it to Ontario's best trail website, for support, updates and accuracy.   Trail News For Immediate Release IMBA Canada's 2024 Summit: Building Better MTB Communities Brought to you by: IMBA Canada + Shimano Canada Location: Peterborough, ON Dates: Friday Nov. 8th/9th/10th, 2024 IMBA Canada is excited to announce that we will be hosting our 2024 Summit: Building Better MTB Communities in Peterborough, Ontario. In partnership with Shimano Canada and with support from Cycling Canada and local organisations like the Peterborough Trail Builders Association and Millbrook MTB, we will be engaging in thoughtful conversations about the current and future state of mountain bike advocacy in both a regional and national context.   In addition to a full day of presentations and panels we will be gathering in the evening for a screening of Dirt Relations - an inspiring and thought-provoking documentary from the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program (IYMBP). The evening screening will also include a presentation by Adrian Alphonso on Trails as Reconciliation and a Q&A with Patrick Lucas of the IYMBP. We invite and encourage attendance from all corners of the mountain bike and trail communities. The film screening will be open to both conference participants and the general public. Please reach out to meg.k@imbacanada.com if you have any questions about the summit! Tickets and further information can be found here:   https://www.eventbrite.com/e/imba-canada-ontario-conference-tickets-896690544557 Event Schedule: Friday ● Welcome Night Social Saturday 9am-4pm ● Presentation: Social Sustainability and Community Building in Mountain Biking ● Panel: Supporting the Grassroots - Defining the Place for National Advocacy ● Presentation: Trail Building Strategies to Help Grow the MTB Community ● Presentation: The Occupiers' Liability Act (Ont.) - How to Keep Your Community Safe ● Panel: Relationship Building - Strategies from Advocates and Land Managers Saturday 7pm-9pm ● Presentation: Adrian Alphonso Trails as Reconciliation ● Dirt Relations Screening ● Q & A with Patrick Lucas of the Indigenous Youth Mountain Bike Program Sunday 11am-1pm ● Group Ride: Led by the Peterborough Trail Builders Association During the summit, we will be gathering, learning and biking on the traditional territory of the Missisauga Anishnaabeg.    Member Updates We thank these recent members for renewing or supporting the OTC through membership.  Town of Georgina Town of Pembroke - NEW Town of Petawawa Guelph Hiking Trail Club - NEW Niagara Parks Commission Explorers Edge Intact Public Entities Over past months we have -  Attended and spoke at the Hike Ontario Summit September 18th Helped with planning for the Town of Tweed Recreational Masterplan Added events to the OTC Events Page Attended an On the Trail Event with Niagara on the Lake Heritage Trail Leaders Led an Education Session for the St. Catharines Lakeshore Rotary Club Finalized the Trail Steward Program being offered through Confederation College in January 2025 For all the latest on trails and trail news follow: Ontario Trails Blog - regular round up of Ontario Trail News! Ontario Trails Ontario ATV Trails Ontario Hiking Trails Ontario Climbing Trails Ontario Cycling Trails Ontario Dirt Bike Trails Ontario Horse Trails Ontario Water Trails Toronto Trails Trailhead North Trails of 1812 Niagara Trails Committee Hamilton Burlington Trails Canadian Trails Federation To find your trail listing go to Ontario Trails Support us today. Join ON-line Please renew. By electronic transfer, PayPal - select your membership rate and Go! or a call with your credit card. 613-484-1140 Thanks!

Ontario Trails News - July 10, 2023 - Welcome to the NEW Version of the Ontario Trails Council website!

  

Welcome to the NEW Version of the Ontario Trails Council website!

As a valued member of the trails community we invite to examine the site and it's new features - 

• interactive trail positioning maps - showing the trails near you
• trail trip planning tools to allow you to plan your trail trip
• improved graphics and visuals in order to see your activity the way you want to experience it
• Mobile, Tablet or Desktop - the site transfers easily no matter how you find your trails
• integrated traill and tourism asset presentation - so that before or after your trip you know where to eat, shop or find your next trail adventure!

Homepage

Find a trail

Events

Trail details

• Ajax Waterfront Trail
• Cheltenham Badlands Trail
• Silver Queen Mine Trail
• Scarborough Bluffs Trail
• Concession Lake Trail
• Jack Pine Trail

Ontario Trails News - June 30, 2023. #ontario_trails, @ontrails, #ontariotrails

 

Welcome to the NEW Version of the Ontario Trails Council website!

As a valued member of the trails community we invite to examine the site and it's new features - 

• interactive trail positioning maps - showing the trails near you
• trail trip planning tools to allow you to plan your trail trip
• improved graphics and visuals in order to see your activity the way you want to experience it
• Mobile, Tablet or Desktop - the site transfers easily no matter how you find your trails
• integrated traill and tourism asset presentation - so that before or after your trip you know where to eat, shop or find your next trail adventure!

Homepage

Find a trail

Events

Trail details

• Ajax Waterfront Trail
• Cheltenham Badlands Trail
• Silver Queen Mine Trail
• Scarborough Bluffs Trail
• Concession Lake Trail
• Jack Pine Trail

Ontario Trails News - June 20, 2023 #ontario_trails, @ontrails, #ontariotrails

Welcome to the NEW Version of the Ontario Trails Council website!

As a valued member of the trails community we invite to examine the site and it's new features - 

• interactive trail positioning maps - showing the trails near you
• trail trip planning tools to allow you to plan your trail trip
• improved graphics and visuals in order to see your activity the way you want to experience it
• Mobile, Tablet or Desktop - the site transfers easily no matter how you find your trails
• integrated traill and tourism asset presentation - so that before or after your trip you know where to eat, shop or find your next trail adventure!

Homepage

Find a trail

Events

Trail details

• Ajax Waterfront Trail
• Cheltenham Badlands Trail
• Silver Queen Mine Trail
• Scarborough Bluffs Trail
• Concession Lake Trail
• Jack Pine Trail

Ontario Trails News - June 10, 2023 #ontariotrails #ontario_trails @ontrails

 

Welcome to the beta version launch of the new Ontario Trails Council website! As a valued member of our community, we'd like to invite you to explore and test some of the exciting new features that we've been working on.

By clicking on the links below, you'll have the opportunity to take a sneak peek at the new trail management system and provide us with valuable feedback to help us improve the user experience.

Thank you for your participation and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Ontario Trails Council beta website

Homepage

Find a trail

Events

Trail details

• Ajax Waterfront Trail
• Cheltenham Badlands Trail
• Silver Queen Mine Trail
• Scarborough Bluffs Trail
• Concession Lake Trail
• Jack Pine Trail

Ontario Trails News - May 30, 2023 @ontrails #ontariotrails @ontario_trails

 

Welcome to the beta version launch of the new Ontario Trails Council website! As a valued member of our community, we'd like to invite you to explore and test some of the exciting new features that we've been working on.

By clicking on the links below, you'll have the opportunity to take a sneak peek at the new trail management system and provide us with valuable feedback to help us improve the user experience.

Thank you for your participation and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Ontario Trails Council beta website

Homepage

Find a trail

Events

Trail details

• Ajax Waterfront Trail
• Cheltenham Badlands Trail
• Silver Queen Mine Trail
• Scarborough Bluffs Trail
• Concession Lake Trail
• Jack Pine Trail

Ontario Trails News - May 20, 2023. #ontariotrails @ontrails @ontario_trails

Welcome to the beta version launch of the new Ontario Trails Council website! As a valued member of our community, we'd like to invite you to explore and test some of the exciting new features that we've been working on.

By clicking on the links below, you'll have the opportunity to take a sneak peek at the new trail management system and provide us with valuable feedback to help us improve the user experience.

Thank you for your participation and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Ontario Trails Council beta website

Homepage

Find a trail

Events

Trail details

• Ajax Waterfront Trail
• Cheltenham Badlands Trail
• Silver Queen Mine Trail
• Scarborough Bluffs Trail
• Concession Lake Trail
• Jack Pine Trail

Ontario Trails News - May 10, 2023 @ontrails #ontariotrails #ontario_trails

 

Welcome to the beta version launch of the new Ontario Trails Council website! As a valued member of our community, we'd like to invite you to explore and test some of the exciting new features that we've been working on.

By clicking on the links below, you'll have the opportunity to take a sneak peek at the new trail management system and provide us with valuable feedback to help us improve the user experience.

Thank you for your participation and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Ontario Trails Council beta website

Homepage

Find a trail

Events

Trail details

• Ajax Waterfront Trail
• Cheltenham Badlands Trail
• Silver Queen Mine Trail
• Scarborough Bluffs Trail
• Concession Lake Trail
• Jack Pine Trail

Ontario Trails News - April 30, 2023. #ontariotrails @ontrails

Welcome to the beta version launch of the new Ontario Trails Council website! As a valued member of our community, we'd like to invite you to explore and test some of the exciting new features that we've been working on.

By clicking on the links below, you'll have the opportunity to take a sneak peek at the new trail management system and provide us with valuable feedback to help us improve the user experience.

Thank you for your participation and we look forward to hearing your thoughts!

Ontario Trails Council beta website

Homepage

Find a trail

Events

Trail details

• Ajax Waterfront Trail
• Cheltenham Badlands Trail
• Silver Queen Mine Trail
• Scarborough Bluffs Trail
• Concession Lake Trail
• Jack Pine Trail

Ontario Trails News - April 20, 2023 #ontariotrails @ontrails

 

Have You Applied Yet for RTO7's 2023/24 Funding Programs?   RTO7's line-up of programs for 2023/24 are geared to support tourism operators, businesses, and organizations in BruceGreySimcoe. Applications are being accepted for processing, with start dates and funding based on the information below. Don't miss out and apply early to avoid disappointment.   RTO7’s program offerings for 2023/24 are contingent on the Ministry of  Tourism, Culture and Sport’sapproval of RTO7’s business plan and budget. Partnership Program 2023/24 Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until deadline dates or until available funds have been allocated. It is highly recommended that you submit your application as soon as possible, even if your project will not happen until 2024 - last year, leverage on the more popular programs dropped from $1:$2 to matching ($1:$1) in May.    The most accessed categories of partnership focus on development of collateral and advertising:   Collateral Development Video & Image Development  Book a photo or video shoot to create an up-to-date library of images and video to use in future advertising, on your website or in print media. Recruitment videos are again being offered, so tourism operators can develop a video that can be used to advertise for staff through RTO7’s Recruitment Implementation Program Storytelling  Advertising (often, although not necessarily) using the collateral developed above Social Media Advertising  Digital Advertising (leverage is now $1:$1)  Other Partnership categories include: Trade Show Booth Space Reimbursement Tourism Wayfinding, Trails & Cycling Signage (leverage is now $1:$1) Translation  Experience Development (now includes accredited Sustainability Certification for businesses and destinations (with a lower minimum partner contribution than other Experience Development projects) All applications (and Guidelines) may be found here. 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Marsh Mash set to return, welcome paddlers from all over Ontario - Bradford Today Bradford Today The annual event is the fourth oldest marathon canoe race in the province; this year's event goes May 13. E-scooter users may be looking at fines or imprisonment - The Toronto Star The Toronto Star The decision means that, in Toronto, “e-scooters will remain prohibited on public streets, bike lanes, sidewalks, pathways, trails and other ... Conservation authority looking for environmental heroes - Orillia News Orillia News The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is seeking watershed-wide nominations for the annual 2023 awards program. Last year the conservation ... WHAT'S GOING ON HERE? ​$360K investment in rail trail connecting East Gwillimbury, Georgina York Region News The Region of York purchased the historical Sutton Hill/Zephyr Rail Trial from Infrastructure Ontario for about $360,000. The trail is part of the ... Riders excited for new Libro Centre mountain biking trails - CTV News Windsor CTV News Windsor Toronto · Shirtless skiers hit southern Ontario slopes as heat records smashed. Shirtless skiers sporting only shorts ventured onto southern ... Burleigh Falls to Lakefield walking trail proposed - The Toronto Star The Toronto Star Construction of Metrolinx's Ontario Line at Queen and Yonge will force the diversion of the Queen. GTA. Queen streetcar is about to be rerouted for ... Ontario Gelding Positive for Strangles - The Horse The Horse Swollen and/or abscessed lymph nodes; Nasal discharge; Coughing or wheezing; Muscle swelling; Difficulty swallowing. Veterinarians diagnose horses ... Lake Ontario Wine Trail announces Roll Out the Barrels tasting tour April 22 and 23 | WSTM CNY Central The Lake Ontario Wine Trail is kicking off its season with the annual event, Roll Out the Barrels!Travel the trail at your leisure over the ... New secure bike parking hub pilot project launching in downtown Kingston Kingstonist News (Kingston, Ontario) The secure bicycle parking racks will be available to cyclists in downtown Kingston later this spring. LaSalle police warn ATV users of trespassing - Blackburn News Blackburn News Your Local News Network serving London, Windsor, Chatham, Sarnia and Midwestern Ontario. Flag as irrelevant McDougall Street Corridor Walking Tour officially launches - CTV News Windsor CTV News Windsor A new walking tour aims to highlight the rich history of the McDougall Street Corridor. ... Toronto's High Park underwent a controlled fire. Niagara Wine Trail hosts 'Vino at the Casino' event April 15 Niagara Frontier Publications Niagara Wine Trail hosts 'Vino at the Casino' event April 15 ... Long Cliff Vineyard & Winery (Sanborn), Mayer's Lake Ontario Winery (Hilton), ... 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Outdoor skate trail proposed for LaSalle waterfront - CTV News Windsor CTV News Windsor Skating along an outdoor trail on LaSalle's waterfront could be a ... Ontario man sues estate of former Winnipeg hockey coach accused of sexual ... Stay away from all waterways during snowmelt - Sault Ste. Marie News - SooToday.com SooToday.com Conservation Authority says levels and flows across the watershed will rise due to snowmelt and surface runoff. Green Is the New Black: The Dark Side of Ontario Development - TFIGlobal TFIGlobal The truth of the matter is that the government of Ontario has been using the Greenbelt as a tool to facilitate development and line the pockets of ...