- Ontario Trails retweetedLost dog found on Dyno Road by West Eels Lake Road. It is a female shepherd mix, no tags or collar. Please share... http://fb.me/6DB5y1S8P
- Ontario Trails retweeted"Great cities have public toilets. It is an essential element of inclusive urban design." - @picardonhealth http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-debate/an-urgent-matter-more-public-washrooms/article25327995/ …
- Ontario Trails retweetedWe had fun at the Kids #Fishing Derby @ElmhirstResort last week - have a look at what we caught: https://www.facebook.com/KawarthasNorthumberland/videos/893198814086501/ … #ricelake #FishKN
- Ontario Trails retweeted#OpenMic Session - Pipes and Drums at #Kinmount #HighlandGames Register on http://kinmounthighlandgames.com #Music #bagpipes #drums #LetTheGamesBegin
- Ontario Trails retweetedNext campfire, turn your s'more into a Grasshopper S'more by adding a peppermint patty!
- Ontario Trails retweeted@ontrails Thanks for the RT!
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.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
Ontario Trails News - following our friends conversations on Twitter!
Monday, July 6, 2015
Friday, July 3, 2015
Ontario Trail News - follow us on Twitter or a variety of sources!
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7) Ontario Trails Maps
8) Enabling Change Program
9) OTC Board 2014-15
Jason Davis
Renfrew County
613-633-9683
Jdavis@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
Bonnie Simpson
Acting Treasurer
Kirkfield
705-438-5752
fortheotc@gmail.com
Patrick Connor
Ex-officio - Executive Director
Deseronto
613-484-1140
execdir@ontariotrails.ca
We are looking for 2 Board members interested in supporting the broad interests of all trails in Ontario. Interested give us a call. 613-484-1140
If you are interested in assisting the OTC, through fundraising, membership development, conference planning or as an educator, please e-mail Jack De Wit to discuss. cndhrsman@bell.net
Renfrew County
613-633-9683
Jdavis@countyofrenfrew.on.ca
Bonnie Simpson
Acting Treasurer
Kirkfield
705-438-5752
fortheotc@gmail.com
Patrick Connor
Ex-officio - Executive Director
Deseronto
613-484-1140
execdir@ontariotrails.ca
We are looking for 2 Board members interested in supporting the broad interests of all trails in Ontario. Interested give us a call. 613-484-1140
If you are interested in assisting the OTC, through fundraising, membership development, conference planning or as an educator, please e-mail Jack De Wit to discuss. cndhrsman@bell.net
Disclaimer
The ideas, opinions, re-posting of news, editorials and content contained in this newsletter are not necessarily the ideas or opinions of the OTC Board or staff. This news is intended for informational purposes only.
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Ontario Trails Membership
On behalf of OTC we thank you for your support. If there is a group you know that is not a member contact us and we'll send them a note on membership benefits. This past week we received a renewal from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Sault Ste. Marie Thank you very much for your support!
THANKS! MERCI!
On behalf of OTC we thank you for your support. If there is a group you know that is not a member contact us and we'll send them a note on membership benefits. This past week we received a renewal from Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Sault Ste. Marie Thank you very much for your support!
THANKS! MERCI!
Surveys and Networking!
Be sure to get a copy of the latest OTC E-bulletin (circulation 980+) - here
Join one of our facebook pages (>10,000 friends) - here
Add or Edit your trail - here
Complete a survey - here
Twitter to or at us (20,840 followers) - here
Join the blog - here
Join Trail Counts - here
Take an On-Line Education Course - here
Join one of our facebook pages (>10,000 friends) - here
Add or Edit your trail - here
Complete a survey - here
Twitter to or at us (20,840 followers) - here
Join the blog - here
Join Trail Counts - here
Take an On-Line Education Course - here
Photo Credit Header - Friends of Killarney
COMPLETE THIS SURVEY PLEASE
The Ontario Trails Council has collected over 40,000 points of data on Ontario's recreational trails. We know that there is a trail in over 430 communities. We know Ontario maintains over 80,000 km of trails. This means a sizable investment of time, effort and funds has been utilized to create the world's largest system of trails. This survey asks you to provide more detail on the inputs of time, effort and investment that made trails in your area.
Thanks
Thursday, July 2, 2015
Ontario Trails News - Summer Fun Guide and more!
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On Our Calendar
Stakeholder Day
Are you a group with an interest in trails? Many recent announcements on the Ontario Trails Act, trail openings, Bill C-31 and other developments have led the OTC to convene a trails stakeholder day.
September 23rd, in Toronto. location to TBD. Watch this space for details.
OTC AGM
We are planning for Thursday September 24th, 1100 -1200 am at McMaster University.
Accessibility
We have worked with the Ministry of Employment, Economic Development and Infrastructure "Enabling Change" Program to create awareness about accessibility and trail organization communications. Download the guide, complete our survey.
Trail HerosKnow somebody that works hard on trails? If so nominate them to be an Ontario Trails "Trail Hero!" We'd be happy to review your recommendations and acknowledge in a small way their contribution to trails in your community.
Trail Blog
Every day trails are news! Every day we blog about trails. In communities all over Ontario trails are big news, for cyclists, runners, canoe or horses, every day we capture in one spot all the trail news - local, provincial or national! Join today!
Trail Leaders!
Join Ontario's first ever series of 13 online trail education courses in the development and management of trails. Designed for both volunteers and professionals. Course locations and seats available - Trail Management. Register today - registration is open 24/7
Join OTC
The Ontario Trails Council is a nonprofit charitable organization, established in 1988, that promotes the development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails. With over 130 organizational members and 25 individual supporters the OTC continues to grow! Support trails in Ontario - join the OTC.
Learn an Activity
Our website contains information on over 2,600 trails, and a description for nearly 2,000. Learn about the places where you can bike, cross country ski, climb or any of another 15 activities. We are linked to over 130 organizations and a variety of provincial groups that can help you learn an activity or become better at one you already love!
Add Your Event
We post trail or outdoor events on trail specific facebook pages, the main OTC facebook page, and the event section of the OTC website. You can send us your event and we'll post it to these extensive networks. Each week we reach over 20,000 people, so if you want your event known, a bit better, send us the information.
Add/Edit Trails
An important part of the Refreshed OTC Web site will be a dynamic page dedicated to each trail. It is important that you give us as much information as possible - this will be the only source for creating your dedicated page on the OTC Web site. If we don't get the information from you, it won't make it onto the site. If you have any questions about the form, please contact Patrick at 613-484-1140. Thank you for taking the time to add or edit your trail on the Ontario Trails Council Web site.
Be a Friend of Trails
We invite all trail users to support the work of the Ontario Trails Council. As a registered charity we do our community work based on the support of member organizations, individuals and some government grants. We do the work, in the end for the individual families and folks that use the trails every day. Please consider supporting us as your thanks for your trails. Thank you.
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
Ontario Trails News - Happy Canada Day!
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From the Ontario Newsroom
From our Ministry Partners
On May 12th, 2015 the Ontario Government introduced Bill 100 – the Supporting Ontario’s Trails Act, 2015 in the Legislature. The consultations held across the province and the comments received through the Environmental Registry in fall 2013 provided valuable feedback that was used during the development of this proposed legislation.http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&Intranet=&BillID=3338
The proposed legislation has been posted on the Environmental Registry (search # 012-4102) for public comment for 45 days. This posting and a copy of the proposed legislation can be accessed by the following links: http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/displaynoticecontent.do?noticeId=MTI0OTgx&statusId=MTg4MjMx&language=en
Thank you for your continued support as we all work together to improve trails in Ontario.
Sincerely,
Anna Ilnyckyj Director, Policy Branch Sport, Recreation and Community Programs Division Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport 777 Bay Street, 23rd Floor Toronto, ON M7A 1S5
N.B. - Ministry staff will be present to answer questions on the Act and its development at Trailhead Ontario - June 8th and 9th 2015
A Special Note of Thanks
The OTC President Jack De Wit, the Board and Staff of OTC wish to acknowledge all the trails, trail groups, members, board members, trail developers and community members who have assisted or waited a long time for the implementation of an Ontario Trails Act.
Too numerous to mention here, we want the trail community to know that we could not have achieved the development of an Ontario Trails Act without over the years.
Many of us are carrying your torch or your trail legacy.
The work of the trails community has produced this impact and for this we extend our gratitude to all of you.
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Le Président OTC Jack De Wit, le conseil et le personnel de l'OTC tiennent à remercier tous les sentiers, les groupes de sentiers, les membres, les membres du conseil d'administration, les développeurs de sentiers et membres de la communauté qui ont aidé ou attendu longtemps pour la mise en œuvre d'un Ontario Loi Trails.
Trop nombreux pour être cités ici, nous voulons que la communauté des sentiers de savoir que nous ne pouvions pas atteint l'élaboration d'une loi de l'Ontario Trails sans fil des ans.
Beaucoup d'entre nous sont porteurs votre torche ou votre legs de piste.
Le travail de la communauté des sentiers a produit cet impact et pour cela nous exprimer notre gratitude à vous tous.
Merci/Thank-you.
Ontario will introduce new legislation today to protect and improve thousands of kilometres of the province's urban, suburban, rural and remote land and water trails network while encouraging its expansion.
If passed, the Supporting Ontario's Trails Act would:
- Provide the trails community with enhanced tools to effectively develop, operate and promote trails
- Remove barriers to help connect and expand trails across the province
- Increase trail awareness and promote local tourism by enabling the recognition of trails of distinction, supporting communities and jobs across Ontario
- Enable the development of a classification system to help users find trails that match their interest and ability
The proposed act would also improve, sustain and encourage the expansion of trails by addressing liability, trespassing and crown land issues.
Expanding and improving Ontario trails is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up. The four-part plan includes investing in people's talents and skills, making the largest investment in public infrastructure in Ontario's history, creating a dynamic, innovative environment where business thrives and building a secure retirement savings plan.
Quick Facts
- The proposed legislation is based on feedback received from an environmental registry posting, engagement with Aboriginal groups and five regional sessions across the province.
- Since 2009, Ontario has invested more than $80 million in trails.
- The province has approximately 2,500 trails and more than 80,000 kilometres of trail; the second-largest network in Canada.
- Almost 20,000 kilometres of trails are located within municipalities.
- Thousands of kilometres of trails and roads are on provincial Crown land that are open for the public to use free of charge.
- Ontario Parks protects and manages approximately 2,200 kilometres of trails and boardwalks.
- As a key legacy of the TORONTO 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games, Ontario will complete 250 kilometres of gaps in Ontario's Trans Canada Trail and connect communities from Ottawa to Windsor and Fort Erie to Huntsville.
Background Information
Additional Resources
Quotes
“Each year, millions of Ontarians and visitors from outside the province experience the province’s world class trail system. Our trails encourage explorers of all ages and abilities to visit our unique communities and support local economies and jobs. To ensure this continues and our trails remain vital for future generations, Ontario will introduce new legislation today that would, if passed, contribute to an improved, safer and more sustainable trails network.”
From our Ministry Partners
On May 12th, 2015 the Ontario Government introduced Bill 100 – the Supporting Ontario’s Trails Act, 2015 in the Legislature. The consultations held across the province and the comments received through the Environmental Registry in fall 2013 provided valuable feedback that was used during the development of this proposed legislation.http://www.ontla.on.ca/web/bills/bills_detail.do?locale=en&Intranet=&BillID=3338
The proposed legislation has been posted on the Environmental Registry (search # 012-4102) for public comment for 45 days. This posting and a copy of the proposed legislation can be accessed by the following links: http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca/ERS-WEB-External/displaynoticecontent.do?noticeId=MTI0OTgx&statusId=MTg4MjMx&language=en
Thank you for your continued support as we all work together to improve trails in Ontario.
Sincerely,
Anna Ilnyckyj Director, Policy Branch Sport, Recreation and Community Programs Division Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport 777 Bay Street, 23rd Floor Toronto, ON M7A 1S5
N.B. - Ministry staff will be present to answer questions on the Act and its development at Trailhead Ontario - June 8th and 9th 2015
A Special Note of Thanks
The OTC President Jack De Wit, the Board and Staff of OTC wish to acknowledge all the trails, trail groups, members, board members, trail developers and community members who have assisted or waited a long time for the implementation of an Ontario Trails Act.
Too numerous to mention here, we want the trail community to know that we could not have achieved the development of an Ontario Trails Act without over the years.
Many of us are carrying your torch or your trail legacy.
The work of the trails community has produced this impact and for this we extend our gratitude to all of you.
_______________________________________________________________
Le Président OTC Jack De Wit, le conseil et le personnel de l'OTC tiennent à remercier tous les sentiers, les groupes de sentiers, les membres, les membres du conseil d'administration, les développeurs de sentiers et membres de la communauté qui ont aidé ou attendu longtemps pour la mise en œuvre d'un Ontario Loi Trails.
Trop nombreux pour être cités ici, nous voulons que la communauté des sentiers de savoir que nous ne pouvions pas atteint l'élaboration d'une loi de l'Ontario Trails sans fil des ans.
Beaucoup d'entre nous sont porteurs votre torche ou votre legs de piste.
Le travail de la communauté des sentiers a produit cet impact et pour cela nous exprimer notre gratitude à vous tous.
Merci/Thank-you.
Support the Kinghorn Trail Development
Last fall we started an audit of the rail corridor. This audit captures the good, the bad and the ugly. Using the latest trail auditing software, we are able to capture all the issues that need to be fixed prior to opening the trail. We will finish the audit in the spring for the full length of the line.
Please support us in building this legacy trail along Lake Superior. Even a small donation adds up and supports the capital required to upgrade the corridor for Northwestern Ontario's only rail trail!
We have plans to upgrade the railbed surface to accommodate trail users like cyclists, hikers, summer motorized use and snowmobiles in the winter months. As a full multi-use trail, we will be able to keep the trail in the public domain for future generations to enjoy.
The rail line doesn't stop at Nipigon but then turns north towards Greenstone. There has been some interest in discussing this as an option but conversations need to occur. Please support this legacy project as we create an amazing trail alongside Lake Superior - the great inland sea.
Healthy Hikes Program Begins May 1, 2015
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