Monday, September 29, 2025

Trail Wise - Sept. 29, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click on the title for services, program and more trail news!

 

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ONTARIO TRAIL NEWS


Say hello to the Haliburton Highlands!
This quaint Ontario county has a canopy boardwalk - Toronto.com
Toronto.com
Earlier this summer, the park, established in 1893, also opened a new interpretive hiking trail for the first time in more than 20 years. So, you may ...


All over, and throughout Ontario this fall.
Pictureperfect fall foliage - PressReader
PressReader
Grab your camera and cosiest sweater, here are Ontario's best places for gorgeous fall colours. ... Head west to the parks and trails on the Bruce ...


Snowmobiling in trouble?
Snowmobiling, assuming the maximum permit price of $294, is valid for Ontario. For two months! Let’s face it, the majority of the population lives in southern Ontario. We often miss even a part of January if the lakes don’t freeze up fast enough or the deeper snows don’t build on the trails. By mid-March, it’s heading in the opposite direction and starts to get dicey. More from Bushlife.


Autumn in the City. OTC appreciates the membership support of Toronto Parks and Forestry
This massive Toronto park is 22 times bigger than Central Park and it's an autumn dreamland
Narcity
You don't have to venture far from the city to find jaw-dropping fall colours—Toronto has its own autumn wonderland with endless trails, ...


Some work ahead on City ravines and their trails
Let's fix it: Toronto ravines network needs some TLC
Toronto Star
... trails are hit and miss. Connecting all major ravines from the lake to ... 100% Canadian Owned. © Copyright Toronto Star Newspapers Limited 1996 - 2025


Manitoulin is trail-tastic!
This island has one of Ontario's most iconic trails with stunning views of towering 70-metre cliffs
Toronto.com
With fall officially upon us, Manitoulin Island is an ideal getaway at this time of year. ... Manitoulin is home to one of Ontario's “most iconic trails ...
 


Ontario Trails Council presents
Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall


Offered in Partnership with Confederation College
OnLine Learning


ALERT - DUE TO THE SUPPORT STAFF STRIKE THE ADVERTISING AND THE PRICE FOR THE COURSE ARE DELAYED. WE WILL BE OFFERING THE COURSE ON A CONTINUOUS INTAKE TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENT NEEDS, GIVEN THE FLUIDITY OF THE SITUATION. THANK YOU.

confederation college in thunder bay

Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning.
Course details coming soon.

confederation college logo

confederation college safety and trainingUnit 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.


selection of foods on a tableUnit 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!


Volunteers wanted for tree planting
The Altona/Gretna Trail Committee is planting 156 trees and they need your help!
PembinaValleyOnline
... Canada Trail. It is a network of hiking trails that spans across Canada, and it can go in various directions. It's not just a simple west to east ...


Great to see these projects get funding
City of Ottawa, South Nation Conservation launch $285k restoration projects
CTV News
... Canadian women in world cup final. September 27, 2025 at 5:52PM EDT. City of Ottawa, South Nation Conservation launch $285k restoration projects.


Always Ranney at this Gorge
See fall colours from swaying Ontario suspension bridge on world's longest trail - blogTO
blogTO
Situated 30 feet above the Ranney Gorge, this suspension bridge in Ferris Provincial Park is part of the Trans Canada Trail, the longest recreational ...


Appreciating the local community support.
Trillium Foundation good to Quinte Paddling Club again
Quinte News
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has come to the aid of the Quinte Paddling Club again. ... (e.g. mission statement, services, history, upcoming events ...


Trails for health
Everyone thrives playing actively outdoors | Queen's Gazette
Queen's University
Queen's researcher Eun-Young Lee (School of Kinesiology and Health Studies) brings both leadership and scholarship to Outdoor Play Canada as a board ...


Call for presenters by October 31, 2025
Trans Canada Trail to Host Inaugural Canadian Trail Summit - Newswire.ca
Newswire.ca
CNW/ - Trail builders, researchers and community leaders from across Canada are coming together for a first-of-its-kind event for Canada's trail ...


Wow, this is huge.
Ontario opens its largest publicly funded bike park in Oshawa - Canadian Cycling Magazine
Canadian Cycling Magazine
That's 4.300 acres of purpose-built riding space within a larger community park that also adds sports fields, trails, a playground, parking and a high ...
 


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Monday, September 22, 2025

Trail Wise - Sept. 22, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Click the title to see more news, program info and service upates.

 

Ontario Trails Council - a provincial charity working for the development, use, management and preservation of trails and trail based activity.
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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


Congratulations, very few have done this.
Ontario runner completes 890K Bruce Trail to support Food Allergy Canada
Canadian Running Magazine
Starting in Tobermory on Sept. 1, the Collingwood mom crossed forests, rocky ridges, waterfalls and steep escarpments to reach Queenston Heights Park ...


Support this event if you can.
Maliyah's Hike | Sinai Health
Sinai Health
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Fall is in the air.
Algonquin Park, Banff, Cape Breton, Mont-Tremblant and Lake Louise Are Canada's ...
Travel And Tour World
Whether you're hiking through the rugged trails of Cape Breton ... TrailCanada's autumn season is sure to be a wonderful display. Now, with ...
 

Lot's of great places to explore in the Ottawa area.
This enchanting small town near Ottawa with mini waterfalls looks like a fall fairytale
Yahoo News Canada
The 1.9-kilometre trail crosses multiple bridges over marshy areas and through stunning fall foliage. Hikers can also connect with the Trans Canada ...
 

Kawartha Lakes is very nice, especially in the fall. 
This stunning Ontario spot with dreamy lakeside towns is one of Canada's top fall destinations
Yahoo News Canada
Kawartha Lakes is home to over 600 kilometres of trails, and the Ganaraska Trail, Kawartha Trans Canada Trail and Victoria Rail Trail Corridor ...
 

Show your community spirit, get out and explore heritage during October.
LETTER: Community invited to celebrate Islamic Heritage Month in Barrie
Barrie Today
October is recognized as Islamic Heritage Month in Canada, a proclamation made by the Canadian Parliament in 2007. This month gives Canadians an ...
 

Lot's happening in the Soo!
This Ontario city with a historic waterfront has one of the best fall train tours in North America
Toronto.com
As Ontario's autumn hues paint the ... Trail. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW. Kinsmen Park in the Hiawatha Highlands. Tourism Sault Ste.
 

Ottawa Valley events
Local rider stars in Tour de Gatineau race - CTV News
CTV News
Starting at the front of the pack for Saturday's Tour de Gatineau race was Gatineau-born cyclist Laury Milette, racing for Team Quebec.
 

Some of the best area trails are highlighted.
Mountain Biking Sault Ste. Marie: A 3-day guide to the best trails - Singletracks.com
Singletracks.com
One person might prefer to lounge on the beach in the sun, while another would rather pedal deep into the woods on a mountain bike trail. Or perhaps ...
 

Adaptive mountain bikes open the outdoors up for people.
  
Check out the adaptive mountain bike making trails more accessible | CBC.ca
CBC
It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges ...


Love the CVC and Terra Cotta. Making nature more available for a lot of people.
Credit Valley Conservation makes nature more accessible at Terra Cotta Conservation Area
Just Sayin' Caledon
Pictured above: CVC and Novo Nordisk Canada staff team up to plant the accessible pollinator garden at Terra Cotta Conservation Area.
 


Ontario Trails Council presents
Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall


Offered in Partnership with Confederation College
OnLine Learning


DUE TO THE SUPPORT STAFF STRIKE THE ADVERTISING AND THE PRICE FOR THE COURSE ARE DELAYED. WE WILL BE OFFERING THE COURSE ON A CONTINUOUS INTAKE TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENT NEEDS, GIVEN THE FLUIDITY OF THE SITUATION. THANK YOU.

confederation college in thunder bay

Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning.
Course details coming soon.

confederation college logo

confederation college safety and trainingUnit 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.


selection of foods on a tableUnit 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.....

  Watch for repairs
Waterfront section of Kate Pace Way closed for resurfacing - My North Bay Now
My North Bay Now
They say the trail will be closed for about a week during the work, which is supported by funding from the Trans Canada Trail. Users of the ...


1,000 km by canoe!
1,000-km canoe odyssey on Ottawa River makes landfall at Westboro Beach | CBC News
CBC
A group of canoes, kayaks and paddle boards on a lake. ... It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including ...


Be careful with water usage, levels low all over Ontario.
Grand River Conservation Authority urges water usage reduction in McKenzie Creek sub-watershed
CTV News
Efforts to restore Manitoba community after wildfires. September 20, 2025 at 11:26PM EDT ; Challenges of getting Canadian resources to market.


Reenactments are quite a spectacle!
1812 Reenactment returns to Glengarry Pioneer Museum - Seaway News
Seaway News
... 1812, when the Glengarry Light Infantry actively defended the lands of Upper Canada. The War of 1812 began when the U.S. disputed Britain's ...
 

A very Canadian experience.
RCMP Musical Ride: a community celebration with a charitable impact
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
The RCMP Musical Ride performs throughout Canada every summer. It's a chance to showcase the amazing horses and riders in action, ...
 

Celebrate the equinox out on a trail
Ontario fall equinox 2025: Your guide to the seasonal change - Niagara This Week
Niagara This Week
“This should provide us with periods of pleasant weather for getting outside and enjoying Canada's amazing fall foliage.” It doesn't mean there ..
 

Subaru Canada Adventure Challenge on now.
The Subaru Canada Adventure Racing World Championship Set to Start in British Columbia
CBS 42
Mountain biking at Expedition Canada ... EIN Presswire provides this news content "as is" without warranty of any kind.
 

Great job connecting spaces Windsor!
New multi-use pathway fills gap between Malden Park and Gordie Howe International Bridge - CBC
CBC
... trails. Stories from Sandwich. Stories from Sandwich: CBC Windsor ... It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada ...
 

Hope everyone gets there gear back. Please report thefts!
Police seek public help after two ATVs and trailer stolen in Norfolk County
NorfolkToday.ca
The Norfolk County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating two separate ATV thefts and the loss of a...
 

Celebrate heritage by exploring area trails
Parks Canada and Beausoleil First Nation honour the national historic significance of ...
Canada.ca
The Government of Canada, through the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, recognizes significant persons, places, and events that shaped our ...
 

Culture days allow for exploration of Canadiana
Culture Days on the Trails offered a view of artists performing | Brantford Expositor
Brantford Expositor
Culture Days on the Trails offered a view of artists performing ... Ontario, M4W 3L4. © 2025 Brantford Expositor, a division of Postmedia ...
 


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Monday, September 15, 2025

Trail Wise - Sept. 15, 2025. Ontario Trail News and Events, plus Canadian Trail News! Title Click gets you more info on programs and services and other trail news.

 

Ontario Trails Council - a provincial charity working for the development, use, management and preservation of trails and trail based activity.
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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


Get dosed!
Need a dose of nature? There's a prescription for that - The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
Environmental psychologists study how (and why) nature and outdoor spaces affect human well-being through psychological and physiological mechanisms.


A great adventure!
Backpack, dog, and determination: Woman treks solo from Fergus to Haliburton - Guelph Today
Guelph Today
Fergus's Faith Mitchell completes eight-day solo hike across Ontario trails.


Congratulations!
Elliot Lake ATV Club celebrates 25th anniversary with record-breaking poker run
ElliotLakeToday.com
The trails of Elliot Lake roared with excitement this past Saturday as ... Ontario and even into the United States. Club President Tony ...


Hopefully this investment will also make riders more responsible on the trails!
Province investing $429K to improve northern snowmobile trails - Elliot Lake News
ElliotLakeToday.com
... local economies and ensuring Ontario's trails remain safe and enjoyable,' says George Pirie, Minister of Northern Economic Development and Growth.


Trails also help with all sorts of environment preservation for species in need.
Backyard gardens becoming havens for monarch butterflies amid declining populations
cdispatch.com
Outdoors Feature: Backyard gardens becoming havens for monarch butterflies amid declining populations ... Canada and the U.S. Midwest to central ...


See our trails of 1812 pages for information on these unique to Ontario Trails!
Thamesville carving unveiled; more coming for public art initiative | Chatham Daily News
Chatham Daily News
THAMESVILLE – A public art initiative continues to grow across Chatham-Kent with the unveiling of a War of 1812-themed wooden sculpture here on ...


Thanks MTL Blog for highlighting Merrickville, a great town with great trails!
Canada's 'most beautiful' village is 2.5 hours from Montreal and it's like a fall fairytale
MTL Blog
Merrickville also offers a variety of scenic trails perfect for hiking or cycling. The Rideau Trail, a long-distance hiking trail, passes right ...


Lot's of wild water in James Bay
Six Paddlers Retrace 1200Km Canadian Fur Trade Canoe Route - Explorersweb »
Explorersweb »
On September 4, a six-strong team of mostly Canadian paddlers brought their canoes ashore in Waskaganish, a Cree community on James Bay.


So many to choose from, but here is 'Everyday Tourist' top 10.
Top 10 Best Northern Ontario Hidden Gems - Everyday Tourist
Everyday Tourist
... Canada's Group of Seven painters. Whether trekking the challenging Crack Trail or paddling through the serene waters of La Cloche, visitors are ...


We appreciate the financial membership support of the Town of Minto at OTC. Thank you!
Minto to host Indigenous celebration with films and cultural teachings
EloraFergusToday.com
... at the Norgan Theatre to live teachings inside a Tipi, the town's upcoming event promises a rich exploration of Canada's diverse heritage.
 


Ontario Trails Council presents
Trail Stewardship - Coming this Fall


Offered in Partnership with Confederation College
OnLine Learning


DUE TO THE SUPPORT STAFF STRIKE THE ADVERTISING AND THE PRICE FOR THE COURSE ARE DELAYED. WE WILL BE OFFERING THE COURSE ON A CONTINUOUS INTAKE TO ACCOMMODATE STUDENT NEEDS, GIVEN THE FLUIDITY OF THE SITUATION. THANK YOU.

confederation college in thunder bay

Why Confederation College? Learn more about OnLine Learning.
Course details coming soon.

confederation college logo

confederation college safety and trainingUnit 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.


selection of foods on a tableUnit 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.....


Be sure to check out the Bayfield Trails and Waters when in the area!
Bayfield, Ontario, Canada: A Hidden Gem on Lake Huron's Shores with Booming Summer Tourism
Travel And Tour World
... events and natural attractions, Bayfield's tourism industry has been flourishing. Scenic Beauty and Outdoor Adventures. Bayfield is renowned for ...


The outdoors is a learned activity.
Youths mentored by outdoors club - Ontario Out of Doors
Ontario Out of Doors
... Canadian Tire, Vortex Canada, Firearms Outlet, Richard Naranowicz, Ontario Conservation Officers Association, PolyJohn Canada, Bullseye North, MDT ...


Mountain Bike Championships in Thunder Bay
  
Start your engines! Targa 2025 is officially kicking off | CBC.ca
CBC
XCM Canadian mountain bike championships return to Thunder Bay this weekend ... More from News. Video. 2:55. Can Montreal's Parc Avenue be made ...


Fall foliage and colours here soon
These are the best provincial parks near Toronto to visit this fall for breathtaking foliage
Yahoo News Canada
With lush forests of red and orange, leafy trails, and crisp ... Ontario Parks and Subaru Canada have rounded up the best parks to visit ...


Great trails, trips and tourism supports in Kawartha Lakes and Bobcaygeon Ontario
This dreamy autumn town tucked between 2 lakes is one of Canada's 'best' spots to live
Yahoo News Canada
It's about 90 minutes from the GTA, and offers endless seasonal charm, from vibrant fall foliage and scenic hiking trails to charming cafes and ...


The meeting last year was contentious, this council is afraid of local farmers, landowners.
Napanee council vows to leave walking trails be, for now - The Record
The Record
Trending videos · More Canada Top News | Waterloo Region Record · Top Trending.


Lot's of canoeing for all ages in Temiskaming Shores (a proud OTC supporter!)
Scouts sail through week-long canoe trip - The Temiskaming Speaker
The Temiskaming Speaker
Scouts sail through week-long canoe trip. Editorial Staff editorial@northernontario.ca · September 10, 2025 Sports. Sue Nielsen Local Journalism ...


You know what makes these parks great? Their trails.
These Ontario parks near Toronto are where autumn truly shines - Curiocity
Curiocity
Sweater weather adventures are upon us! Golden forests, crisp air and winding trails set the scene for the dreamiest fall escape just outside the ...


Great fun - great trails in Kitchener-Waterloo
Travel alert: 5 ways to celebrate Oktoberfest this fall in Ontario - Streets Of Toronto
Streets Of Toronto
It's all part of celebrations, and the Kitchener-Waterloo region is the place to be as the area hosts the largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany.
 


We would welcome Ontario Parks!

 people hiking a rugged trail in a provincial park
 

Join Today!