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The Ontario Trails Council is a registered charity, led by volunteers who promote the development, management, use and conservation of Ontario's trails. You'll find everything from gentle walking trails to rock faces for climbing and water routes to canoe and kayak. Be sure to follow us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/OntarioTrails Donations and Memberships always appreciated! https://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/content/support/join-ontario-trails-council
Friday, February 27, 2026
Alto Rail Project - Have your say - the route may impact your trail, and other Ontario Trail Projects.
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Canadian Trail News, Updates from the trail community, our Confederation College Courses and more!
CANADIAN TRAIL NEWS
| Taiwan eyes Indigenous tourism cooperation with Canada | Taiwan News | Feb. 15, 2026 11:57 Taiwan News The delegation toured local attractions, including an Indigenous art village, hiking trails, and cabin lodges operated by the Haida people, CNA ... |
| Manitoba Government Announces New Recreational Trails Grants - News Releases News Releases - Manitoba.ca Thompson Trailbreakers Snowmobile Club Inc. – $49,980 for Mid Lake trail; and; Headingley Grand Trunk Trail Association – $27,809 for community trail ... |
| Salt Marsh Trail vital piece of shared heritage - PressReader PressReader Nova Scotia's parks boast many wonders, but few offer the unique and accessible blend of history, ecology and community spirit found along the Salt ... |
| BC Bike Race launches new BC Bike Fest weekend with all the bikes Canadian Cycling Magazine A big festival environment bringing all kinds of mountain bikers together in the same palce. XC, downhill, enduro, adaptive mtb and e-bikes all ... |
| Safety top of mind amid terrific Nova Scotia snowmobile season - CBC CBC Canada • Nova Scotia • Northern Nova Scotia. Safety top of mind ... Snowmobile trails in Nova Scotia are busy during what's being called a ... |
| BC Bike Fest Is Bringing a New MTB Festival to Vancouver Island Mountain Bike Action ... Bike RaceCanadian mountain bike festivalCowichan Valley MTBMegaVolt eMTBmountain bike festivals ... Home Page News · VIDEO: “FIGHTING FOR IT,” THE ... |
Yukon Arctic Ultra winner says new trail, fresh snow, made race hard | 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 ... |
| Early spring weather cancels Canadian Birkebeiner ski festival | Edmonton Journal Edmonton Journal One of Canada's largest cross country ski festivals, which has blazed a trail through Edmonton's parkland for 40 years, has been forced to cancel ... |
| Lodge-to-lodge hiking offers an easy entry point for thrill seekers - The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail ... hiking trails throughout the country, which means the barrier to entry is low. ... In Canada, the most popular lodge-to-lodge hiking options are ... |
| Funding for B.C. parks and outdoor recreation isn't discretionary | Vancouver Sun Vancouver Sun ... Canada's deadliest mass shootings. Search vancouversun.com. Perform ... Improving access to parks, trails and green spaces will help the whole ... |
| Sledders hitting the trails for 1000 Mile Challenge - Telegraph-Journal Telegraph-Journal Dozens of snowmobilers plan to be trek their way across New Brunswick next week in the 1,000 Mile Challenge to raise money to send kids to summer ... |
| Alberta's plan for parks aims to balance conservation with tourism | CBC News CBC 2025 budget earmarks $236 million over 3 years to update provincial park trails, facilities. Greg Colgan ... |
A new trail in Alberta expands recreation opportunities in Baraga County
The Keweenaw Report
For many years, the small town of Alberta supplied the wood that was used in the production of the Ford Motor ...
| Manitoba Government Supports Festival du Voyageur, Manitobans Invited to Celebrate the ... Manitoba | News Releases - Manitoba.ca ... heritage, Sport, Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister Nellie Kennedy announced today. “Festival du Voyageur is not only a cultural highlight ... |
| Rockslide occurs at Kettle Valley Rail Trail in Hope | Hope Standard Hope Standard It is a decommissioned rail trail that was converted into a family-friendly recreational trail network and is part of the Trans Canada Trail. The ... |
| Outdoor recreation demand at an all-time high - PressReader PressReader Improving access to parks, trails and green spaces will help the whole ... Newspapers from Canada · PressReader · Work with us · Blog · Help center ... |
| Lake Louise visitors don't want 'Costco parking lot vibe': Parks Canada dealing with overcrowding Rocky Mountain Outlook To do this, Parks Canada is considering reducing daily volumes of hikers ... “Currently, that's a hiking trail that can be accessed without advance ... |
Petition launched to preserve KVR trail near Princeton | Kelowna Capital News
Kelowna Capital News
... trail between Princeton and the Coquihalla. The section is a portion of the Trans Canada Trail. During the atmospheric river event in November ...
| Baseline Mountain's historic Canada Cup downhill race track gets a $115,000 makeover Singletracks.com The Baseline Mountain Biking Club in Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, hired professional trail builders to restore the steep, technical trail that ... |
| 9 Storybook Towns In Alberta - World Atlas World Atlas While the ski season runs for about half the year, thanks to glaciers ... The Canmore Nordic Center was an Olympic venue for cross-country skiing .. |
| One of Alberta's best frozen waterfalls has a new trail and viewing platforms - Curiocity Curiocity At the end of the trail, you'll reach a beautiful viewpoint overlooking Bighorn Canyon, according to Alberta Parks. Alberta's famed ice bubbles. |
 Check our interactive map to see all the areas and trails that are currently open parks.canada. ca/Jasper-status If you're still ... |
Gros Morne Calling - The Trek
The Trek
... Park, Newfoundland, Canada. ... I'm Kelly (or Generous Dude on the trail), an IT consultant hailing from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
| Snowmobile trails holding up in mild weather - SteinbachOnline.com SteinbachOnline Copied! Grooming snowmobile trails (Photo credit: South East Sno-Riders) ... Gobeil says for sledding purposes, it really has not been a winter with a ... |
| Martensville looking at licensing, designated trails for ATV users - SaskToday.ca SaskToday.ca Union warns of public safety risks as Transport Canada cuts jobs · More National Business >. Tune In for Great Music! Album Art. Your vote matters. |
| Tourism operators in Cape Breton hope for more winter visitors - CTV News CTV News “We've got lots of access to snowmobile trails,” Coffin said. “Cross-country ski at Baddeck Nordic and Cape Smokey is booming, so there's lots of ... |
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.
with 
Ontario Trails - Trails Risk Management Committee 2025-26
The purpose of each meeting is to gather resources from practitioners on the topic in advance so we can have a productive discussion on the topic and the various sub sections below. The materials will be crafted into supporting documents, educational sessions and a follow-up webinar so that maximum distribution of these up to date best practices can be achieved, and then shared with the Ontario Trails Community.
- Intact Co-Chair - Jaden Hodgins
- Ontario Trails Co-Chair - Dave Naulls
There will be 6 online meetings over the year.
N/C for OTC Members
Donation for non-members
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Meeting Date - March 20, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: User Education and Training
Meeting Date - May 5, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: Regulation and Legislation
N/C for OTC Members
Donation for non-members
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Meeting Date - March 20, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: User Education and Training
Meeting Date - May 5, 2026 1030-1200
Topic: Regulation and Legislation
Sunday, February 15, 2026
Ontario Conservation Trails, People, Place and Experiences, Winter Trail Activities, Cross Country, Snowshoe, Ice Climbing and MOre!
ONTARIO CONSERVATION TRAILS
| Winter welcome, but motorized vehicles 'strictly prohibited' in conservation areas, ERCA warns - MSN MSN “We ask all visitors to respect posted signage and trail rules and to use conservation areas and trails ... Ontario snowmobile club aiming for a ... |
| Boreal: It's time to put a value on Canada's Natural Assets, before it's too late Ducks Unlimited Canada It's time to take action towards long-term conservation investment in Canada's boreal region. A Climate Solution Right in front of us. Canada's boreal ... |
| COLUMN: From literature to land — a Canadian story of stewardship - Orillia News Orillia Matters Region's natural beauty shapes decisions, communities, and even politics, says chair of the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority. |
| Thursday, February 5, 2026 | Daily Bulletin | University of Waterloo University of Waterloo ... conservation and educational innovation across Canada and pursue new academic and research projects together. “CWF is one of Canada's leading ... |
| COLUMN: From literature to land: A Canadian story of stewardship - Collingwood Today Collingwood Today From ski hills to hiking trails, cottages on the water, potato farms, and fishing holes, landscape is intrinsically linked to our lives. This was ... |
PLACES, PEOPLE AND EXPERIENCES
February 2026 offers diverse Ontario trail events, featuring winter hiking, snowshoeing, and trail running, including the Fire and Stars Torch-lit Trail at Sibbald Point and guided wildlife walks in Algonquin. Major highlights include the Family Day weekend at Trail Hub (Uxbridge) and the lantern-lit skiing at Hiawatha Highlands (Sault Ste. Marie).- Guided Hiking & Wildlife (Algonquin Provincial Park): Feb 15 & 21: Guided walks
- searching for moose, birds, and
beaver signs along the Old Railway Bike Trail and the Logging Museum. - Torch-lit Trails (Sibbald Point Provincial Park): Feb 15: Evening hikes lit by fire and stars from 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM.
- Family Day Weekend (Trail Hub, Uxbridge): Feb 16–17: Family Day Winter Adventure event.
- Lantern-lit Skiing (Hiawatha Highlands, Sault Ste. Marie): Feb 14: Ski the Pinder Trail under lanterns and the moon, part of the Bon Soo Winter Carnival.
- Winter Trail Running (Long Point & Thunder Bay): Throughout February: Dog-friendly 5-25km runs at Long Point Eco-Adventures, and the Hoot Winter Trail Series in Thunder Bay (Feb 22).
- Trail Hub Events (Uxbridge): Country Music Nights are scheduled for Feb 6, 20, and 27.
- Virtual/Educational: The Bruce Trail Conservancy offers a webinar on the "Fascinating World of Ferns" on Feb 12.
| An Essex County, Ontario, MTB club raised $200,000 and built 8km of trails in just 3 years Singletracks.com It is also home to a large wooded area behind the building that, other than hiking trails, was relatively untouched. “Behind the community center ... |
| GTA ski club maintains wilderness trails for 50 years - PressReader PressReader ... skiing: Cross-country travel through untracked forest, powered by camaraderie, grit and shared knowledge of handmade trails. “Many of our members ... |
| A Legacy in the Land: Four Generations at Pukaskwa National Park Parks Canada - Canada.ca For Karson, it's where past and present meet – on trails, on fire lines, and out on the land. The Otiquam family's story is one Parks Canada is ... |
| No Ice at Ice Fest? Try Drytooling, a Little Bit of Doom, and Dance Parties. climbing.com ... ice fests across the country, with many more in Canada and Europe. ... Climate ChangeIce ClimbingMichigan Ice Festouray ice festOuray Ice ParkValdez Ice ... |
| Iconic outdoors apparel retailer is filing for bankruptcy, closing all of its stores - PennLive.com PennLive.com Published: Feb. 05, 2026, 5:00 a.m.. Eddie Bauer is closing most of its stores in the U.S. and Canada as it files for bankruptcy. |
| This beautiful small town 1 hour from Toronto was named among Canada's most liveable Narcity The town's website notes that "from hiking trails to ball diamonds, snowmobiling, outdoor soccer to tennis, residents of the Town of Erin enjoy lots ... |
| 11 Most Charming cities in the Great Lakes region - World Atlas World Atlas The capital of Ontario, Toronto sits along the shores of Lake Ontario ... Oak Openings Preserve Metropark offers great outdoor activities like ... |
| 2026 Frozen Toe Fat Bike Race registration now open in Ontario - 9&10 News 9&10 News The 2026 Frozen Toe Fat Bike Race returns to Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario on Feb. 7. Riders can choose from three courses and enjoy the icy trails. |
WINTER TRAIL ACTIVITIES - CROSS COUNTRY, SNOWSHOE, ICE CLIMBING AND MORE!
| Ice Climbing ALL LEVELS of Instruction $150.00 - SooToday.com SooToday.com Join the Team that has Developed most of the Ice Climbs in Algoma and written over 35 guidebooks, and taught well over 4500 students since 1989 We ... |
| Canoe and Kayak athletes from across Ontario hit the snow this weekend for training North Bay Nugget Warren Hastings is the Canoe Kayak Canada President. He was in North Bay to train for himself (as he competes for the Balmy Beach Canoe Club in ... |
| This Ontario tradition sees sled dogs deliver mail by paw - Toronto.com Toronto.com The trails are always fun and new for the dogs and me. Even though it ... As part of the Seguin Sled Dog Mail Run, mushers from across Ontario ... |
CBC Ice climbers scale Tiffany Falls on Jan. 26. Muskoka Mountainworks is one of two organizations allowed to climb at that conservation area. |
| Soo Finnish Nordic Ski Club Successfully Hosted Ontario Cup #3 to Open 2026 in Sault Ste Marie Saultsports.com Soo Finnish skiers delivered strong performances |
| Snow Much To Do: Your Guide To Winter In Simcoe County | Rock 95 Rock 95 ... Ontario, with the Barrie Downtown Waterfront offering outdoor activities all day long. Some Event Features Include: Live Entertainment: Lumberjack ... |
| Kearney Dog Sled Races return this weekend - Huntsville Doppler Huntsville Doppler ... trails in multiple race classes. Fun for ... Don't miss out on one of Ontario's most beloved winter traditions — the Kearney Dog Sled Races 2026! |
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For more than 40 years, the ORFA has focused on recreation facility risk awareness and reduction strategies – it is the foundation to most everything that we do as an Association. The ORFA and IPE jointly invested in the development of a comprehensive Recreation Risk Management Awareness Guideline, a resource designed to assist recreation professionals in understanding what needs to be considered when offering recreational programs and services. The guideline is now officially available in the ORFA Resource Centre, and will be a living and breathing document that will also support ongoing learning objectives in the ORFA Legal Awareness II - Managing in a Recreation Environment course. | |
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