Ontario boasts over 80,000 km in trails. Whether you're in downtown Toronto or North of Superior, we have a trail for you. 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.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Calling all Ladies
"Calling all Ladies who ride! We are once again holding a Garage Door #2 for ladies who ride and own their own motorcycles. Thursday May 6th at 6:30PM. We apologize for the short notice, but we have an opportunity to be featured on a motorcycle tv show and had to bump up the date."
Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Outdoors Club, Elliot Lake Ontario: Thursday April 29, 2010 Hike from Moose Lake to Ouellette Lake
"Welcome to the blog of the Coureurs de Bois Voyageur Trail Outdoors Club headquartered in Elliot Lake, Ontario, Canada.
We are a very casual hiking club, affiliated to the Voyageur Trail Association.
We have about 250 kilometers of trails in the pre-cambrian shield, a beautifully scenic and fairly rugged area of lakes, wetlands and rocky areas amply covered by all manner of flora and fauna.
We offer easy and intermediate hiking, canoeing, kayaking, snow shoe hikes, cross-country skiing and special events throughout the year.
Pick up our schedule weekly in the Community Bulletin of the Elliot Lake Standard.
Call Phill at 705-848-8767 for more information."
We are a very casual hiking club, affiliated to the Voyageur Trail Association.
We have about 250 kilometers of trails in the pre-cambrian shield, a beautifully scenic and fairly rugged area of lakes, wetlands and rocky areas amply covered by all manner of flora and fauna.
We offer easy and intermediate hiking, canoeing, kayaking, snow shoe hikes, cross-country skiing and special events throughout the year.
Pick up our schedule weekly in the Community Bulletin of the Elliot Lake Standard.
Call Phill at 705-848-8767 for more information."
Lansdowne, Brealey to get bicycle lanes or paths - Peterborough Examiner - Ontario, CA
"Peterborough continues to grow and connect its network of trails and bike lanes, a city official told the arenas, parks and recreation committee on Tuesday.
As part of the ongoing improvements to the trail system, the city is installing 18 trail map signs at prominent locations this year, said Virginia Swinson, acting transportation demand management planner."
As part of the ongoing improvements to the trail system, the city is installing 18 trail map signs at prominent locations this year, said Virginia Swinson, acting transportation demand management planner."
Bike tour planned - The Sarnia Observer - Ontario, CA
"For several years now the Arbor Week Committee has been compiling a list of 'Trees of Distinction' in Sarnia-Lambton, and it believes more residents would take note of these special species if they were linked on a bike tour. The sugar maple at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Christina Street on the edge of Tarzanland, one of the redbuds in Terry Fox Park at the corner of London Road and Mitton Street, and the very large branching Scots pine in the Veteran's Memorial section of Lakeview Cemetery visible from Colborne Road, are just some of the trees that have made the list.
'These are very large, old, rare or flowering trees that are distinguished examples of their kind in Sarnia,' said Brenda Lorenz, of the Sarnia Lambton Arbor Week Committee."
'These are very large, old, rare or flowering trees that are distinguished examples of their kind in Sarnia,' said Brenda Lorenz, of the Sarnia Lambton Arbor Week Committee."
Loyalist Township honoured by Conservation Foundation - Napanee Guide - Ontario, CA
"For its long-standing commitment to conserving environmentally-sensitive lands within the community, the Cataraqui Conservation Foundation (CCF) recently awarded Loyalist Township with its Community Award.
A special awards ceremony took place on Earth Day, April 22, at the Outdoor centre at the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area just outside Kingston.
Other conservation awards were handed out to Dr. James McCowan, who received the Citizenship Awards, the Queen's University Biological Station received the Education Award, while Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority general manager Steve Knechtel picked up the Stewart Fyfe Conservation Award."
A special awards ceremony took place on Earth Day, April 22, at the Outdoor centre at the Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area just outside Kingston.
Other conservation awards were handed out to Dr. James McCowan, who received the Citizenship Awards, the Queen's University Biological Station received the Education Award, while Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority general manager Steve Knechtel picked up the Stewart Fyfe Conservation Award."
Take a bird walk Saturday - Northumberland Today - Ontario, CA
"In celebration of International Migratory Bird Day Saturday, the partners of the Rice Lake Plains Joint Initiative are leading an outdoor excursion and free family workshop on local birds and how to conserve and restore their habitat.
Elizabeth Kellogg will lead a morning walk through the Alderville Black Oak Savanna, looking at the grassland birds of the Rice Lake Plains. The workshop that follows will feature Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources avian biologist Patrick Hubert, whose topic will be Bird Conservation: Protection, Partnerships and Possibilities. Alderville Black Oak Savanna education-and-outreach co-ordinator Janine McLeod will also discuss grassland sparrows."
Elizabeth Kellogg will lead a morning walk through the Alderville Black Oak Savanna, looking at the grassland birds of the Rice Lake Plains. The workshop that follows will feature Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources avian biologist Patrick Hubert, whose topic will be Bird Conservation: Protection, Partnerships and Possibilities. Alderville Black Oak Savanna education-and-outreach co-ordinator Janine McLeod will also discuss grassland sparrows."
Learning the coaching trade - Gananoque Reporter - Ontario, CA
"The Gananoque Canoe Club started their summer season this past weekend with the celebration of Ontario Coaches week. Canoe Kayak Canada was instrumental in the week long drive that aims to promote the value and importance of trained and certified sprint canoe kayak coaches and their continued professional development and education."
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Town can keep rail trail funds for related projects | www.citizen.on.ca | Orangeville Citizen
"The Recreational Infrastructure Canada (RlnC) Program in Ontario and the Ontario Recreation Program (Ontario REC) have agreed to let Orangeville keep the funding it received for the terminated rail side trail project and use it for other projects.
The Canada-Ontario Recreational Infrastructure Joint Secretariat considered the town’s recommendation that the $220,000 in funds be directed instead towards the town’s “missing links” project. It decided this project complies with the terms and conditions of the joint federal/provincial recreational infrastructure funding program.
The project recommendations were voted in at Monday night’s public council meeting.
Missing link One is the section on C-Line from Brenda Blvd. to Broadway. Missing link Two is the section on Riddell Road between Alder Street and Montgomery Boulevard."
The Canada-Ontario Recreational Infrastructure Joint Secretariat considered the town’s recommendation that the $220,000 in funds be directed instead towards the town’s “missing links” project. It decided this project complies with the terms and conditions of the joint federal/provincial recreational infrastructure funding program.
The project recommendations were voted in at Monday night’s public council meeting.
Missing link One is the section on C-Line from Brenda Blvd. to Broadway. Missing link Two is the section on Riddell Road between Alder Street and Montgomery Boulevard."
SPRINGJAM in Parry Sound Ontario - Yamaha Grizzly ATV Forum
"Just a reminder, springjam is this weekend. Any members who are up therebe sure and say hello! We have 22 guys from Windsor staying at the el-mar resort, most grizzz riders. I'll be one of the camo bikes with custom s/s bumpers and LOUD leo vince exhaust..C YA there!!"
Kingston BMX riders chosen to participate in Team Ontario Florida spring training camp - Sports - By Kristen Coughlar Kingston Local Sports News
"EMC Sports - Four members of Kingston BMX have just returned from a sunny hiatus in Florida during the Ontario Cycling Association's Spring BMX Camp."
2010 Cambridge Tour de Grand Family Bicycle Ride | City of Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
"Sunday, June 13th, 2010
Explore Cambridge! Journey through the scenic rural route of the Grand River, or coast through the urban areas of this beautiful city. Maps and refreshments are provided. Bicycle helmets are mandatory for riders. Join us on June 13th to ride one of eight routes, 10 km, 15 km, 25 km, 50 km, 60 km, 72 km, 100 km, and 160 km ( 100 miles)
THE WEBSITE IS NOW UPDATED AND YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE."
Explore Cambridge! Journey through the scenic rural route of the Grand River, or coast through the urban areas of this beautiful city. Maps and refreshments are provided. Bicycle helmets are mandatory for riders. Join us on June 13th to ride one of eight routes, 10 km, 15 km, 25 km, 50 km, 60 km, 72 km, 100 km, and 160 km ( 100 miles)
THE WEBSITE IS NOW UPDATED AND YOU CAN REGISTER ONLINE."
Pedal for hope takes cycling tour to Minden - Minden Times - Ontario, CA
"Students and staff at Archie Stouffer Elementary School greeted the Pedal for Hope cyclers with thunderous cheers and applause on April 26 as the team paid the school a visit.
The Pedal for Hope tour was started by the Peterborough chapter of Cops for Cancer back in 2005, with all funds going towards the Canadian Cancer Society. The initiative sets out to bring awareness and funds to pediatric cancer research."
The Pedal for Hope tour was started by the Peterborough chapter of Cops for Cancer back in 2005, with all funds going towards the Canadian Cancer Society. The initiative sets out to bring awareness and funds to pediatric cancer research."
The Nature Conservancy of Canada: Launching the 2010 Conservation Volunteers season in Ontario
"Spots are quickly filling up for the Nature Conservancy of Canada's (NCC's)2010 Conservation Volunteers (CV) season, which kicks off in Ontario on April 24th. In honour of Earth Day and National Volunteer Week, the season's first event at the Happy Valley Forest will see volunteers pulling invasive Garlic Mustard from the understory in an effort to protect native species — an event which is already full!"
TheRecord.com - Local - Forest will rise from suburban cornfield
"KITCHENER — Martin Neumann walks carefully around the freshly planted tree seedlings in an old farm field next to the Grand River — small steps on a long journey to re-establish a Carolinian Forest.
Neumann, a supervisor with the Grand River Conservation Authority, watches tree planters working Wednesday morning not far from the Pioneer Memorial Tower in south Kitchener.
“This project is to re-establish a flood plain forest with the species that were originally here,” Neumann said."
Neumann, a supervisor with the Grand River Conservation Authority, watches tree planters working Wednesday morning not far from the Pioneer Memorial Tower in south Kitchener.
“This project is to re-establish a flood plain forest with the species that were originally here,” Neumann said."
Georgian Bay Sea Kayaking Trips & Vacation Packages, Ontario Canada
"Voyageur Quest provides Sea Kayaking Adventures on Georgian Bay in Ontario Canada.
While the Algonquin Log Cabin provides unmatched service at Algonquin Park, Georgian
Bay is our favourite home away from home! With its windswept rock islands and
pristine blue waters, Georgian Bay is the premier sea kayaking destination in Ontario."
While the Algonquin Log Cabin provides unmatched service at Algonquin Park, Georgian
Bay is our favourite home away from home! With its windswept rock islands and
pristine blue waters, Georgian Bay is the premier sea kayaking destination in Ontario."
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Woman rides off with honour - The Whig Standard - Ontario, CA
"Miranda Given has yet to compete this season, but she's already earned a prestigious honour.
The Inverary resident is the recipient of a 2010 Ontario Equestrian Federation Youth Bursary valued at $1,000.
'We're thrilled,' said Given's mother, Lisl. 'She's worked hard and put a lot of time and effort into it. This really can make a difference in what we can afford in terms of coaching.'"
The Inverary resident is the recipient of a 2010 Ontario Equestrian Federation Youth Bursary valued at $1,000.
'We're thrilled,' said Given's mother, Lisl. 'She's worked hard and put a lot of time and effort into it. This really can make a difference in what we can afford in terms of coaching.'"
Teen dies in canoeing accident - The North Bay Nugget - Ontario, CA
"A 17-year-old canoeist died in Algonquin Park over the weekend.
Robert O'Brien, 17, of Barrie died Sunday after his canoe turned over in Ralph Bice Lake in Butt Township, Ontario Provincial Police reported Monday.
Police were called at about 4:20 p.m. Two other canoeists were airlifted by Trenton Search and Rescue to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. They were treated for hypothermia and released."
Robert O'Brien, 17, of Barrie died Sunday after his canoe turned over in Ralph Bice Lake in Butt Township, Ontario Provincial Police reported Monday.
Police were called at about 4:20 p.m. Two other canoeists were airlifted by Trenton Search and Rescue to Sunnybrook Hospital in Toronto. They were treated for hypothermia and released."
Gmail - New Mailing Address for IMBA Canada - ontrails@gmail.com
Effective immediately, IMBA Canada's mailing address has changed. Please send all membership packages and other documents to:
537 Frederick Street
PO Box 23034
Kitchener, ON
N2B 3V1
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact canada@imba.com.
537 Frederick Street
PO Box 23034
Kitchener, ON
N2B 3V1
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact canada@imba.com.
Rural Living Canada: Ontario Communities Gearing Up for Conservation Challenge
"TORONTO, April 21, 2010 /Canada NewsWire/ - Sioux Lookout and Kingston will have their work cut out to win this year's Power Pledge Community Challenge if dozens of other Ontario communities have their way. The two communities won last year's friendly competition, defeating 81 other communities in the major province-wide conservation awareness campaign.
The Community Challenge, launched today, is part of the five month Power Pledge campaign that encourages all Ontarians to commit to a few simple, meaningful conservation actions to save money and help protect the environment. The Power Pledge can be found at www.powerpledge.ca. The Community Challenge culminates on Challenge Day, Wednesday August 11, 2010."
The Community Challenge, launched today, is part of the five month Power Pledge campaign that encourages all Ontarians to commit to a few simple, meaningful conservation actions to save money and help protect the environment. The Power Pledge can be found at www.powerpledge.ca. The Community Challenge culminates on Challenge Day, Wednesday August 11, 2010."
Get Ready, Get Set, GO! - Canoeroots Magazine | Canadian Canoes, Canoeing Country, River Trips, Canoe Camping, Fishing
"Want to race? This year, Brockville, Ontario and the 1000 Islands are hosting the 2010 Canada 55 Games from August 23-28, 2010.The Games sponsor and promote active living and wellness among people 55 and host the flatwater canoe and kayak championship races.
An estimated 2,000 participants are expected to be at the games this year for the weeklong event that promotes active living. All types of competitions will be held for those people 55 from archery to hockey.
And for the first time since the Canada-wide games began in 1996, the games will include “open” Canadian medal Championships for anyone 55 in 4 events on August 26: 200 meter sprint flatwater canoe (C1, C2) and kayak (K1,K2) races in Gananoque, Ontario.
Cost of registration is $35 per event."
An estimated 2,000 participants are expected to be at the games this year for the weeklong event that promotes active living. All types of competitions will be held for those people 55 from archery to hockey.
And for the first time since the Canada-wide games began in 1996, the games will include “open” Canadian medal Championships for anyone 55 in 4 events on August 26: 200 meter sprint flatwater canoe (C1, C2) and kayak (K1,K2) races in Gananoque, Ontario.
Cost of registration is $35 per event."
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