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Tuesday, February 10, 2026
Trail Wise - from Ontario Trails Council for the week of February 9 2026.
The International Centre, Toronto
Sunday, February 8, 2026
Ontario Trails News - Canadian Highlights, Confederation College Education and Information about the Ontario Trails Trip Planner
CANADIAN TRAIL NEWS
| One Of Canada's Tallest Waterfalls Turns Into An Epic Frozen Sight In The Winter Yahoo! Travel Helmcken Falls is the undeniable star of the Wells Gray Provincial Park show. But there are also tons of other outdoor activities you can add to the ... |
| Canadian Geographic announces the winners of its 2025 Canadian Photos of the Year competition Yahoo! Finance Canada ... Canadian adventure and wildlife photographer Jenny Wong. Wong said the ... And "Outdoor Adventure" winner Will Lambert perfectly captured the ... |
| Snowmobile and ATV riders can now share some P.E.I. roads for the first time - CBC CBC Canada • PEI. Snowmobile and ATV riders can now share some ... Province's ATV trail network reaches 99 km with new road access in western P.E.I.. |
| Every Canadian national park and where to find them - Yahoo! Travel Yahoo! Travel ... Canada, Quebec, the Canadian Prairies, and Northern Canada. ... Ohio's 5 Best Hiking Trails In And Around Columbus For A Scenic Outdoor Escape. |
| Learning the Inuit Approach to Wilderness on the Rugged Coast of Labrador - Field Mag Field Mag An outdoor adventure along eastern Canada's remote Labrador coastline yields a new way of looking at the world. ... Hiking trails were unmarked, roads ... |
Editorial - Seen a rock, seen them all! - South Peace News
South Peace News
Might as well spend the money on our own Alberta hills or trails. In fact, once all is said and done, over time staying home can save enough to ...
peicanada.com The Souris Striders Ski Club has done a lot of upgrades to the ski trail thanks to help from the Rural Growth Initiative. |
| Camping fees updated to further invest in parks and recreation - BC Gov News BC Gov News - Gov.bc.ca “As British Columbians, we care deeply about our parks and recreation ... Louise Pedersen, Outdoor Recreation Council of B.C. –. “Parks and trails ... |
| Frozen rivers, skating trails and funky huts make for winter whimsy in Winnipeg Toronto Star ... cross-country ski trails. Workers dot the ice with benches, trees and ... Canada will require refugees and asylum seekers to co-pay for ... |
| $27.1M Canmore Nordic Centre expansion complete - ConstructConnect ConstructConnect CANMORE, ALTA. — Get your cross-country skis out, the $27.1 million expansion of Alberta's Canmore Nordic Centre is ... trails designed to meet ... |
| Cartwright RCMP thanks Sandwich Bay Retrievers for assistance locating overdue snowmobiler Royal Canadian Mounted Police Newfoundland and Labrador RCMP ... Searchers located the man and his snowmobile safely around 6:30 p.m. on a trailway and transported both to Cartwright ... |
YouTube Skating and walking trails on two frozen Winnipeg rivers have ... Alberta's chief justices issue rare public message after premier's comments. |
| Canadian Enduro League Announces 2026 Locations - Pinkbike Pinkbike Cypress Hills Provincial Park and the Hidden Valley Ski Trails in Alberta will play host to the third round of the Canadian Enduro Series. Prepare ... |
5 Best Road Trips Across Canada's Most Stunning Landscapes | Travelbinger
Travelbinger
The Icefields Parkway: Alberta's Mountain Masterpiece · The Cabot Trail: Nova Scotia's Coastal Crown Jewel · Sea to Sky Highway: British Columbia's ...
| Variable conditions for Moose Jaw cross‑country skiers this winter - DiscoverMooseJaw.com DiscoverMooseJaw ... trails in the uplands near the Trans‑Canada Highway. “This winter's ... A freshly groomed cross‑country ski trail in Wakamow Valley, showing classic ski ... |
| La Malbaie In Charlevoix, Quebec: Your Ultimate Family Spring Break Getaway Today's Parent One of Canada's ... In this welcoming, family-friendly outdoor centre, you can try snow tubing, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, with equipment ...
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| Is Cranbrook Canada's Most Active Community? - East Kootenay News Online Weekly East Kootenay News Online Weekly Cranbrook, let's show Canada what we're made of! ParticipACTION's Annual Community Challenge is back, and this is our chance to take the title of ... |
| Canada's Most Welcoming Pet-Friendly Destinations for 2026 Announced, Covering ... Travel And Tour World Prince Edward Island, or PEI, is a coastal gem offering beaches, trails, and relaxed spaces ideal for pets and their owners. Brackley Beach, located ... |
| Winding ice trail through the woods becomes a winter destination CTV News ... Nova Scotia · New Brunswick · Prince Edward Island · Newfoundland and ... Icelynd Skating Trails, 6865 Fernbank Road, Stittsville, ON K2S 1B6. |
| Stunning ice-covered waterfalls 3 hours from Montreal—and a hike in the snowy mountains Montréal Secret Enjoy your ride! And for a hike with views from the top of the capes in Charlevoix—and to walk a section of the Trans-Canada Trail—this ... |
Ontario Trails Trip Planner
Do you promote user trips and trail tourism by using the Ontario Trails Council Trip Planner?
1. Go to the OTC Website ontariotrails.ca
2. Select your favourite trail from an OTC Member RTO.
3. On that trail Select "Plan Your Trip."
4. Select the places you would like to go, on or off the trail!
5. Review your itinerary.
6. Print Your Personalized Trip Plan.
This service is available for RTO members, and is currently active on RTO6, RTO8, RTO11, RTO13a, b, c; pages.
We thank them for their membership support and for promoting trail trips in their region!
Professional Development
Trail Stewardship - Starts January, 2026.
Friday, February 6, 2026
Ontario Snowmobile, Conservation, People, Places and Experiences on Ontario's Trails!
Ontario Trails Council:
Member Profiles!
We survive on memberships. We have new rates. We wish to thank the following groups who recently either renewed their membership or who joined for the first time!
THANK-YOU.
Re-up here
Renewal - Bruce County - Thank-you!
Bruce County is fortunate to have a wide range of multi-use trails in both urban and natural settings found throughout the county. These trails are operated by local municipalities, Bruce County, Parks Canada, Ontario Parks, Conservation Authorities, and local trail clubs. Whether you are looking to mountain bike or get out for a hike we have you covered. For more information on trails within Bruce County and specific uses please visit the link below.
or call with your credit card. 613-484-1140 Thanks!
ONTARIO SNOWMOBILING NEWS
| UOV OPP lay eight charges in weekend snowmobile patrols | 104.9 Pembroke Today 104.9 Pembroke Today MSV drivers are also reminded they require a valid trail permit to use Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs (OFSC) trails. Trail permits can be ... |
| 2 snowmobilers stopped for speeding on Ottawa Valley trail - CTV News CTV News Ontario Provincial Police officers conducted a speed enforcement exercise on an Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs Trail in Petawawa on ... |
| Ottawa snowmobilers charged with speeding in Petawawa by OPP - Pembroke Observer Pembroke Observer Snowmobilers are also reminded they require a valid trail permit to use Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trails. Trail permits can be ... |
| OPP officers conducting snowmobile training on local trails - Orillia Matters Orillia Matters Training will involve operational snowmobile handling, trail patrol techniques and scenario-based exercises. "All activities are planned with public ... |
| Trespassing snowmobilers jeopardize key Sudbury trail access - CTV News CTV News We strongly encourage all snowmobilers to follow posted signage, respect established rules, and check the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs ... |
| Weather has provided good conditions for snowmobilers - The Observer, Elmira news The Observer, Elmira news ... trail groomer he uses to prepare area snowmobile trails for riders. ... There are 30,000 km of trails across Ontario, and 2,256 km of that ... |
| Snowmobile safety week highlighted the need for respect and awareness on Ontario's trails Midwestern Newspapers Ontario has already seen several tragic snowmobile accidents this season — and winter is only a few weeks in. At the same time, farmers across Ontario ... |
| SNOWMOBILERS Clubs work with landowners to ensure that trails are used responsibly PressReader be purchased on the ing the lanes for about 32 OFSC (Ontario Federation years, noting he has put in of Snowmobile Clubs) around 200 hours a year ... |
YouTube .com/company/ctv-news --- CTV News is Canada's most-watched news ... Wawa Sno Riders grapple with 'too much snow' on area trails. 162 views ... |
| Island snowmobile trails are open! - The Manitoulin Expositor The Manitoulin Expositor Island snowmobile trails are open! By. Tom Sasvari. -. January 28, 2026 ... trail conditions on the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs website. |
| International Ice Bridge Opens Between Michigan and Ontario Islands - 9&10 News 9&10 News Joseph Island, Ontario, has opened for winter recreation, offering snowmobilers ... Drummond Island also features 80 miles of snowmobile trails. A live ... |
| Visiting Parry Sound this snowmobile season? Here is what sledders coming to the area ... Parry Sound News ... snowmobile trails in Parry Sound ... There are currently 20,376 kilometres of available trails in Ontario, according to the Ontario Federation of ... |
| OPP urges caution on area ice - The Manitoulin Expositor The Manitoulin Expositor If you are in a snowmobile, stick to marked trails, check the Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs trail status site and never travel alone or after ... |
ONTARIO CONSERVATION TRAILS
| Webequie First Nation Submits Environmental Assessment, Marking Progress Toward the ... Ontario Newsroom - Ontario.ca ... Ontario communities. In lockstep with First Nations communities, we are ... Includes information on conservation and the electricity system. |
| NOTL councillors oppose merger of conservation authorities, supporting the NPCA - Thorold News ThoroldToday.ca Under the proposal, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) would be merged into a new Western Lake Ontario Regional Conservation ... |
| NVCA hosting March break camp, Spring Tonic Maple Syrup Festival - Barrie News Barrie Today ... Conservation Ontario's best practices timelines, which recommend conservation authorities to follow these timelines: Major permits processed ... |
| Environmental Education Program Instructor - Hamilton Conservation Authority Hamilton Conservation Authority However, the work location may change to any of HCA's conservation areas through the year depending on business needs. Must be willing to work ... |
| RFAs: Kawartha Conservation Water Fund Program in Canada - fundsforNGOs fundsforNGOs Deadline: 30-Apr-2026 The Kawartha Conservation Water Fund provides funding, technical support, and knowledge to landowners and not-for-profit ... |
| Explore Ontario: Scenic skating trails, winter festivals, concerts and more - Guelph Mercury Guelph Mercury See Ontario's tallest tree · City of Guelph and Grand River Conservation Authority announce news for Niska Landholdings · Zellers plans Canadian ... |
| Decision meeting for designation of Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District on ... City of Guelph Guelph, Ont., January 27, 2026 – City Council will consider the proposed designation of the Ontario Reformatory Heritage Conservation District at ... |
| New Crawford Lake exhibit offers 'uniquely Canadian experiences' - Oakville News Oakville News Conservation Halton is proud to announce the opening of Spirit of the Lake—a new exhibit at the Deer Clan Longhouse Gallery at Crawford Lake ... |
PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES
This storybook Ontario town with 3 silky sand beaches is one of Canada's 'best' spots to live Narcity You can spend warm days walking the shoreline or swimming in Lake Ontario. ... Outside the town core, Prince Edward County features hiking trails, ... |
| Not Reserving Judgment Episode 118: A constitutional right to BIKE LANES? Inside ... Canadian Constitution Foundation In Episode 118, we give you a full recap of Ontario's appeal of a decision that found a law designed to remove bike lanes from Toronto violated ... |
| Hiking book writer to bring stories from north of the Arctic Circle - Orangeville Citizen | Orangeville Citizen | Adventure Canada is offering a 25 per cent discount until Jan. 28. Ross has travelled to the north for two canoe trips with Canoe North, to ... |
| This colourful historic alley described as a hidden gem is the only one of its kind in Ontario Toronto.com Ontario is filled with secluded treasures tucked away from the main tourist trails, and this hidden and historic art-themed alley under three ... |
| Countdown to Special Olympics Ontario Winter Games begins - My North Bay Now My North Bay Now They'll be competing in alpine and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, curling, and figure skating. Venues for next January's games include Boart ... |
WINTER TRAIL ACTIVITIES - CROSS COUNTRY, SNOWSHOE, ICE CLIMBING AND MORE!
| Mono Nordic Ski Club hosts annual cross-country race | Orangeville Citizen Orangeville Citizen | ... Nordic and cross-country skiing competitions in the Southern Ontario Paraffin Race Series. ... Nordic and cross-country skiing are popular sports across ... |
| Ice climbing offers an adventure into Canada's frozen worlds - The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail ... of several ice routes in the Canadian Rockies in Alberta. As a teen, I had dreamed of ice climbing – a sport similar to rock climbing but on ... |
| Ontario's ultimate winter escape has ski trails, snowshoeing and serene views - Curiocity Curiocity As for snowshoeing, hit up Bonnie's Pond Trail, a 3 km loop that manouvers past mature beech trees and a beaver pond. You can bring your own snowshoes ... |
| Outdoor Recreation and Nature | Municipality of Clarington Clarington.net We're also home to some of the best sport fishing on the north shore of Lake Ontario. ... Explore our various trails for hiking, cycling and walking. |
| Getting the drift - PressReader PressReader ... snowshoeing the purple, green and white trails to rejoin the blue trail. ... Newspapers from Canada · PressReader · Work with us · Blog · Help center ... |
| How Canada's Major Cities Keep Winter Cycling Moving - NetNewsLedger NetNewsLedger How Canada's biggest cities clear bike lanes in winter—and what Northern Ontario can learn for 2026 |
| Man seriously injured in ATV accident - Cornwall Seaway News Cornwall Seaway News Man seriously injured in ATV accident. January 27, 2026 at 16 h 00 ... ALEXANDRIA, Ontario - According to Ontario's Ministry of Health, one ... |
| Winterlude street closures in Gatineau - Canada.ca Canada.ca Canadian Heritage would like to inform the public of street closures in effect in Gatineau during Winterlude, which takes place from January 30 to ... |
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