Trail Wise - Sept. 8, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the title to access program and service information and more trail news!

 

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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 Trails on these lands adds to this investment! Greenbelt report offers toolkit for municipalities; protecting nature is Ontario's smartest investment The Pointer A new report from the Greenbelt Foundation does just that. As Ontario's cities continue their boundless expansion, budgets struggle to keep up and ... Hike Haliburton! Hike Haliburton returns with more than 40 free guided hikes across the Haliburton ... - kawarthaNOW kawarthaNOW ... outdoor tourism because there's so much to see and do outdoors.” Consistently selected as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario by Festival & Events ... Great Mountain bike trails allover Ontario. I discovered top tier mountain biking in Northern Ontario (just watch out for moose) The Globe and Mail Bring a mountain bike with front and rear suspension to make the most out of the variety of trails in Kinsmen Park (on Fifth Line off the Trans-Canada ... Also some great hikes, rides and paddling! Prince Edward County Has Long Been a Favorite Among Locals in Canada—How to Visit Travel + Leisure Prince Edward County, Canada, is a hidden gem for wine lovers, with nearly 40 wineries plus white-sand beaches, beautiful hiking trails, ... Huntsville is a great place with great trails. This Ontario town nestled amidst sparkling lakes is one of Canada's 'best' fall destinations Yahoo News Canada ... parks, trails, and other attractions to enjoy. According to readers, Huntsville is one of Canada's best small towns to visit during the fall. Each ... Thunder Bay continues to move forward. Trails expansion expected to keep moving - Fort Frances Times Fort Frances Times Additions to an ever-expanding recreational trail network in and ... The Northwestern Ontario Recreation Trail Association said last week it ... See the press release below! Congratulations Conservation Ontario. Canada and Ontario invest $14.6M to boost farmland resiliency and sustainability Farmtario RALP's Marginal Lands Initiative (MLI), delivered by Conservation Ontario, will receive an additional $9.6 million on top of the existing $12 million ... Bike lanes make traffic safer. To Remove or Not to Remove: Toronto Bike Lanes To Stay (for now) - McMillan LLP McMillan LLP Cycle Toronto, an organization advocating for the viability of bicycling as a mode of transportation within the City of Toronto, together with ... Ontario Trails Council presents Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall Offered in Partnership with Confederation College OnLine Learning Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning. Course details coming soon. Unit 1 - Safety and Training By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the trail industry in Canada. Work safely as a trail crew member – (prepare self and others to be effective trail crew members). Explain the basics to trail building. Recognize common trail issues and how to resolve problematic areas. Handle trail tools safely and effectively. Unit 2 - Trail Assessment By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the on the ground trail environment. Explain key features of recreational trails. Describe the basics of trail tread, site preparation and construction elements. Assess the key components of trail issues and how to resolve them. Explain the basic elements to designing and installing a trail tread. Unit 3 - Food and Nutrition By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate basic knowledge of the various food groups that are important to nutrition. Explain why keeping hydrated on the worksite is important to worker health and wellbeing. Describe what types of food and drink are available on the worksite. Provide an example of what you would take with you as snack, lunch or dinner out to the trail. Provide an example as to how you would prepare a meal on the trail. Unit 4 - Indigenous Trail Building This course will focus on Indigenous trail building best practices across Canada to encourage more Indigenous communities to build legacy trails for community recreation, tourism, and pathways for reconciliation. This course will provide an educational opportunity for non-indigenous trail builders to gain an understanding of community-based consultation and opportunities for partnering with trail tourism development.   More trail news..... Congratulations Niagara College WWF-Canada applauds Niagara College's environmental leadership Niagara-on-the-Lake Local WWF-Canada applauds Niagara College's environmental leadership. Phragmites removal project showcases student-driven conservation. Niagara-on-the-Lake ... Low water in many places, please heed these cautions and burn ban warnings as well. Reduce non-essential use: Quinte Conservation issues Level 3 Low Water Condition statement 93.3 myFM Low level water issues are persisting in the Quinte Conservation area, prompting the declaration of a Level 3 . ... Canadian, Proudly Local · Presidents ... Canadian Canoe Routes is a great resource Exploring Ontario's ghost parks: Forgotten beauty in the north - Village Report Village Report Or go to Canadian Canoe Routes (free), there's a detailed map of such. See the Village Media story on the train. If you are travelling between ... Congratulations to Bancroft for having such a significant event North of 7 River Run raises money for BCT | Spare News | pentictonherald.ca Penticton Herald “This event is billed as the provincial championship for the Ontario Marathon Canoe Kayak Racing Association. All registration fees other than that ... One of Ontario's Top 100 festivals Something a-peeling for everyone at St. George Apple Fest - FlamboroughToday.com Flamborough Today Special thanks to our major sponsors County of Brant, Heritage Canada, McMaster University, Enbridge Gas and Grand River Insurance. Thanks also to ... Please stay safe on the water Best Child And Youth Life Jackets For 2025 - Paddling Magazine Paddling Magazine Onyx Child All Adventure Specs. Price: $64.99 USD. Material: Nylon. License: U.S. Coast Guard and Transport Canada Approved. Weight Range: 35–55 ... Accessibility for all includes trails! Outdoor Accessibility Fest-For-All Moves To Amherstburg For Second Annual Celebration Of ... windsoriteDOTca News “Amherstburg is honoured to host this event and there's no better place to host it than the Libro Centre – an accessible facility and the home of ... 100's at ontariotrails.ca 50 must-see fall day trips from Toronto - blogTO blogTO ... Ontario, as there are hidden gems located all around. You can feed your love for the great outdoors with hiking trails and amazing lookouts, or ... We would welcome Ontario Parks!     Join Today!

Trail Wise - Sept. 2, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the title for info on OTC programs, services and more trail news.

Ontario Trails Council - a provincial charity working for the development, use, management and preservation of trails and trail based activity. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.

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 Hike Haliburton! Hike Haliburton returns with more than 40 free guided hikes across the Haliburton ... - kawarthaNOW kawarthaNOW ... outdoor tourism because there's so much to see and do outdoors.” Consistently selected as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario by Festival & Events ... What an adventure! We host rails as far north as Moosonee 'Hudson Bay Girls' Complete 1900km Canoe Across Northern Canada - Explorersweb » Explorersweb » ... paddling. The four began their journey at the end of May and followed traditional waterways first traveled by the Anishinaabe First Nations people ... A great town The Blue Mountains, with great trails. Ontario resort town sees huge boom as Canadians turn to domestic vacation destinations blogTO Domestic travel across Canada is booming, and Blue Mountain, one of ... Think hiking trails with gorgeous views of Georgian Bay (ie. The Blue ... We audited this trail in 2014-15 for projects. many are being completed each year. This 132 km-long nature corridor in Ontario was once an old rail path - blogTO blogTO g2g rail trail ontario hiking. This 132 km-long nature corridor in ... It may sound like a bit of an undertaking, but if you're a nature and/or fitness ... Great trails in this part of Ontario/Quebec - after all this area is kinda a region unto its own How biking his own backyard helped this world traveller fall in love with home again - CBC CBC ... Canada to bike. ... It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and ... Ontario Trails has been talking with this group for a while and we offer them as much support as we can. Funding approved for recreational trail expansion - NWONewsWatch.com Northwest Ontario News "NWORTA is committed to expanding the land-based Trans Canada Trail network in the Thunder Bay area by connecting communities together via hiking ... Belfoiuntain? - think local trails. This tiny Ontario town is a must-visit fall gem with cozy streets and a cascading waterfall Narcity One of the highlights is the Belfountain Conservation Area. The natural area offers dreamy, leaf-filled trails and a swing bridge that leads right ... Ontario Trails Council presents Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall Offered in Partnership with Confederation College OnLine Learning Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning. Course details coming soon. Unit 1 - Safety and Training By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the trail industry in Canada. Work safely as a trail crew member – (prepare self and others to be effective trail crew members). Explain the basics to trail building. Recognize common trail issues and how to resolve problematic areas. Handle trail tools safely and effectively. Unit 2 - Trail Assessment By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the on the ground trail environment. Explain key features of recreational trails. Describe the basics of trail tread, site preparation and construction elements. Assess the key components of trail issues and how to resolve them. Explain the basic elements to designing and installing a trail tread. Unit 3 - Food and Nutrition By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate basic knowledge of the various food groups that are important to nutrition. Explain why keeping hydrated on the worksite is important to worker health and wellbeing. Describe what types of food and drink are available on the worksite. Provide an example of what you would take with you as snack, lunch or dinner out to the trail. Provide an example as to how you would prepare a meal on the trail. Unit 4 - Indigenous Trail Building This course will focus on Indigenous trail building best practices across Canada to encourage more Indigenous communities to build legacy trails for community recreation, tourism, and pathways for reconciliation. This course will provide an educational opportunity for non-indigenous trail builders to gain an understanding of community-based consultation and opportunities for partnering with trail tourism development.   More trail news..... We ask all trail users to stay safe, and all trail providers to provide lighting and other safety measures on trails. Female assaulted on Hamilton trail after refusing suspect's request for 'spare change': police CityNews Toronto “Consider walking with a friend when possible, keeping your phone ... 333 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario M4W 1G9 © 2002 - 2025 Rogers Media. We are sure that this in not what the OFAH would recommend, nor how gun owners are trained to operate their firearms. WARMINGTON: Shooting guns recklessly in Muskoka is a bridge too far for Ontario community Yahoo News Canada ... ATV trail bridge near MacTier in Georgian Bay Township. Many people hike in this area or walk their dogs, or camp, or mountain bike. This was as ... More about Ottawa/Gatineau This beautiful park near Ottawa has a breathtaking lookout and hidden waterfall trail Yahoo News Canada The 231-hectare country estate belonged to Canada's 10th and longest-serving prime minister, King. After spending almost 50 years beautifying and ... Be careful in the heat! Thames River water levels run low following unusually dry August | CBC News CBC Low amounts of rainfall this summer have caused water levels in the Thames River to drop, prompting concern from conservation officials. Watch for blue green algae along waterfront or shores edge trails! Beach closed at Belwood Lake Conservation Area - CTV News CTV News The beach at Belwood Lake Conservation Area has been closed due to the presence of blue-green algae ... Canadian economy contracts 1.6% in Q2 as tariffs ... ATV Poker Run! Trout Creek Lions hosting ATV poker run fundraiser | North Bay Nugget North Bay Nugget ... Ontario: Your weekly bulletin of the best news stories, photos and ... ATV in woods The Trout Creek Lions Club is hosting its first ATV poker ... Big Creek Conservation - offers many trail activities One of Ontario's most charming towns has a sandy beach - Toronto.com Toronto.com Only six-kilometres away from Holiday Beach, Big Creek Conservation Area, located at the western tip of Lake Erie, is another stunning spot to ...   We would welcome Ontario Parks!     Join Today!

 

Trail Wise - August 25, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the title for OTC programs, services and even more trail news.

 

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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 Hike Haliburton! Hike Haliburton returns with more than 40 free guided hikes across the Haliburton ... - kawarthaNOW kawarthaNOW ... outdoor tourism because there's so much to see and do outdoors.” Consistently selected as one of the Top 100 Festivals in Ontario by Festival & Events ... New trails posted Check out our new trail additions at ontariotrails.ca We are pleased to have posted the cross country ski trails and the mountain bike trails supported by the Walden Cross Country Ski Club, and the Walden Mountain Bile Club! Thank you for listing with Ontario Trails Council. Thanks to Rusty Hopper for taking the time to send along the information. https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail/walden-mountain-bike-trails https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trail/walden-cross-country-ski-trails Part of our Ottawa and Countryside listings at ontariotrails.ca for example Muskrat Trail Petrie's Landing is a perfect balance between nature and urbanity | Ottawa Citizen Ottawa Citizen ... Canada's best brands? Visit Canoe for ... In winter, cross-country ski trails maintained by the Ski Heritage organization are also nearby. Support Ontario Trails - we support funding to help manage trail users. Moncton using security to keep people out of wooded trails - PressReader PressReader Gary Hyslop, trail master of the Fundy Hiking Trail Association, said ... Parks Canada spokesperson Piper Langille said in an email Parks Canada ... See above - Ontario trails tells all trail users - don't stack rocks. #supportingontariotrails Hikers Stack Rocks. He Kicks Them Over. - PressReader PressReader Researchers say stone stacks are damaging habitats around hiking trails ... A stack in Madeira, Portugal. Newspapers in English · Newspapers from Canada. Port lands in southeast end undergoing a transformation. What Toronto's 'biggest new park in a generation' will look like when complete | INsauga INsauga ... park toronto new island new park Ookwemin Minising ontario. The ... The park also offers recreational trails and cycling paths (including a ...   Ontario Trails Council presents Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall Offered in Partnership with Confederation College OnLine Learning Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning. Course details coming soon. Unit 1 - Safety and Training By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the trail industry in Canada. Work safely as a trail crew member – (prepare self and others to be effective trail crew members). Explain the basics to trail building. Recognize common trail issues and how to resolve problematic areas. Handle trail tools safely and effectively. Unit 2 - Trail Assessment By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the on the ground trail environment. Explain key features of recreational trails. Describe the basics of trail tread, site preparation and construction elements. Assess the key components of trail issues and how to resolve them. Explain the basic elements to designing and installing a trail tread. Unit 3 - Food and Nutrition By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate basic knowledge of the various food groups that are important to nutrition. Explain why keeping hydrated on the worksite is important to worker health and wellbeing. Describe what types of food and drink are available on the worksite. Provide an example of what you would take with you as snack, lunch or dinner out to the trail. Provide an example as to how you would prepare a meal on the trail.   Great innovation Essex. Essex launches virtual heritage tour - Blackburn News Chatham Blackburn News Chatham The success of Jane's Walk Tour earlier this year in Essex has prompted the town to promote more of its heritage online ... Canada drops tariffs on U.S. ... Congratulations to Newmarket for another new trail. Check out our trail page New Ontario trail has a four-storey boardwalk to explore the forest - blogTO blogTO Ontario has a brand new greenway to attract nature lovers, and it's unlike most of the recreational trails anywhere else in the GTA. Thanks Narcity - all have great trails! 8 beautiful Ontario towns you've probably never heard of but are worth a visit - Narcity Narcity Other attractions in the area include cruises, hiking trails, and beautiful beaches in Awenda Provincial Park. ... Port Elgin is also known as " ... Condolences to all - tragic. 'Great loss': Kirkland Lake acknowledges tragic Moonbeam crash - TimminsToday.com Timmins Today KAPUSKASING - Communities are continuing to rally around Moonbeam and Kapuskasing after an ATV crash claimed the lives of four young people last ... SSM has all sorts of great trails. This Ontario city is an underrated mountain biker's paradise - Orillia News Orillia Matters Marie has become Ontario's top destination for mountain biking, thanks to the local MTB ... Canada has to offer. This has been shared 0 times. 0. HEAT, HEAT, HEAT Beach at Conestogo Lake Conservation Area closed for rest of the season - CTV News CTV News However, the conservation authority decided to keep the beach closed for the rest of season. ... Canadian youth feel ready to tap out of tipping culture.   We would welcome Ontario Parks!     Join Today!

Trail Wise - August 18, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the link to see more news and info about OTC programs and services.

 

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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 Forest fire alerts up in Ontario this summer due to dry hot conditions Haliburton 19 (HAL019) has been deemed Under Control. A wildland fire is considered under control once it has received sufficient suppression action to ensure no further spread of the fire. Thank you to AFFES and the City of Kawartha Lake firefighters and support staff for their collaborative efforts in suppressing this fire. Stay updated on wildland fires in Ontario via our Interactive Fire Map  https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/.../index.html... Outside Fire Region (OFR001) near Kirkfield is now Being Held. The status of being held is given to a wildland fire that indicates with current committed resources, sufficient suppression action has been taken so that the fire is not likely to spread beyond existing or predetermined control boundaries under prevailing or forecasted conditions. Another big thank you to all AFFES staff and the firefighters from the City of Kawartha Lakes for their incredible efforts in suppressing this fire. Stay updated on wildland fires in Ontario via our Interactive Fire Map  https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/.../index.html... Visit Ontario Forest Fires on Facebook Haliburton 18 (HAL018) has been deemed Under Control. A wildland fire is considered under control once it has received sufficient suppression action to ensure no further spread of the fire. This wouldn’t have be possible without the hard work and dedication of our FireRangers, Pilots, and support and overhead staff. Stay updated on wildland fires in Ontario via our Interactive Fire Map  https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/.../index.html... AROUND ONTARIO After many weeks of effort by FireRangers, flight crews, overhead and support staff, multiple Incident Management Teams and a little help from the weather, the Bak Lake Cluster of Fires reached a milestone, Aug. 13, with several control status changes. Red Lake 62 (near Pikangikum First Nation) is now under control. Fires Red Lake 40 (near North Spirit Lake First Nation) and Red Lake 67 (near McDowell Lake First Nation) have changed to being observed, having seen enough fire suppression to prevent further growth. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! Worth thinking about! Limit time outdoors, wildfire smoke unhealthy | News | mlstargazette.com Star Gazette Throughout the summer, Canadian wildfires have sent a smoky haze our way. If you've stepped outside and caught a whiff of that campfire-like smell ...   Ontario Trails Council presents Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall Offered in Partnership with Confederation College OnLine Learning Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning. Course details coming soon. Unit 1 - Safety and Training By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the trail industry in Canada. Work safely as a trail crew member – (prepare self and others to be effective trail crew members). Explain the basics to trail building. Recognize common trail issues and how to resolve problematic areas. Handle trail tools safely and effectively. Unit 2 - Trail Assessment By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate a basic knowledge of the on the ground trail environment. Explain key features of recreational trails. Describe the basics of trail tread, site preparation and construction elements. Assess the key components of trail issues and how to resolve them. Explain the basic elements to designing and installing a trail tread. Unit 3 - Food and Nutrition By the end of this lesson, you will have demonstrated the ability to do the following:​ Demonstrate basic knowledge of the various food groups that are important to nutrition. Explain why keeping hydrated on the worksite is important to worker health and wellbeing. Describe what types of food and drink are available on the worksite. Provide an example of what you would take with you as snack, lunch or dinner out to the trail. Provide an example as to how you would prepare a meal on the trail.