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Friday, March 10, 2023

Ontario Trails News - March 10, 2023


 

20 dog sled teams expected in South River Fun Run event - North Bay News
“Matt got the Fun Run on our radar,” Degennaro said. “When I saw the trail last year, I immediately saw there is potential here.” The trails for the ...

Special Olympics athletes celebrate success - TBNewsWatch.com
... made an impact at the Special Olympics Ontario qualifiers held in Huntsville over the weekend for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, ...

RRCA and MCA Celebrate World Wetlands Day - Cornwall Seaway News
Visitors head out on a guided snowshoe hike at Cooper Marsh ... “Cooper Marsh is part of one of the most significant wetlands in Ontario.

Snowshoeing
 the height of the tallest summits by visiting Duntroon, Ont. - CTV News Barrie
This national Snowshoe Challenge will unite hundreds of Canadians of all ages, ... Potentially powerful snowstorm tracking towards Ontario.

15 maple syrup festivals and events you don't want to miss - Cottage Life
Dive into our list of the top 15 maple syrup events across Ontario and start planning ... plus tapping tours and hiking from March 4 to April 23.

County of Renfrew recognizes funding for upgrades on K&P Recreational Trail
123123 - Ontario Trillium Foundation funds KP Recreational Trail ... "Renfrew County is growing in popularity as a tourism destination for ...

New storyboard trail to open at Jack Miner Migratory Bird Sanctuary | Windsor Star
... Kingsville in partnership with the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation. The storyboard trail is located in the west side of Kennedy Woods.

Maple Madness: A Ultimate Guide to the Maple Syrup Festival - WindsorEats
The Maple Syrup Festival in Colchester, Ontario, is a family fun activity. ... A new Maple Trail connecting the two sites has also been created, ...

20 dog sled teams expected in South River Fun Run event - North Bay News
The trails for the upcoming Time Trial and Fun Run event are made up of ... Racing Association in Ontario which is SSASO's parent organization.


A hiatus until 2024 for Mattawa River Canoe Race - North Bay News
Niagara-on-the-Lake Local · Northern Ontario Business · OntarioFlyers.ca · OrilliaMatters.com · PelhamToday.ca · SooToday.com · StratfordToday.ca ..


NS&T railway corridor eyed for public trail in Niagara Falls - The Toronto Star
Continuous 9.3-km multi-use trail referred to future budget ... and is bisected by the Queen Elizabeth Way, Ontario Power Generation canal, ...

More Paved Paths Panned For The County This Year | windsoriteDOTca News
... Lakeshore and design studies for multi-use trails in Essex and Amherstburg. ... New Executive Director At Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario.

Dundas Indigenous Plant Medicines Trail earns award for RBG | TheSpec.com
Several trees along the trail feature labels with their scientific name, and common name in four languages. Ontario Ministry of Tourism, ...


Nation Valley ATV Club food drive supporting Community Food Share this weekend
Registration costs $50, and you'll also need to be a member of the Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs or have a day pass in order to take part.

No direct evidence yet in decision around Ford government Greenbelt probe, OPP email says
Housing Minister Steve Clark, who is under investigation by Ontario's integrity commissioner for the Greenbelt switch, told reporters previously ...


Snowmobile Trails are Still Closed as OPP Lay Trespassing Charges | The Ranch 100.1 FM
Driving on closed trails can also damage crops and is not safe for the rider. The Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs keeps an up to date list ...

Canada Funds Tourism Recovery in London, SW Ontario - Mirage News
Create printed and digital guides displaying local food trails and promote farm-to-table tourism. $35,000. TRF. Delaware Speedway.

What to do in Ottawa this weekend Pipa News
Click on the links for information on outdoor skating trails in Ottawa, Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec. The Little Penguin Trail – 312 Chem.

More Paved Paths Panned For The County This Year | windsoriteDOTca News
Plans include the detailed design of a paved path in Lakeshore and design studies for multi-use trails in Essex and Amherstburg.


Volunteers big part of ski runners' success story - Timmins Today
She found the club's cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails, ... winter amid breathtaking trails, groomed over thick Northern Ontario snow.

LETTER: Take a hike — on the Greenbelt — Doug Ford - Newmarket Today
082520 - hike - hiking boot - AdobeStock_55992959 Stock photo ... Premier Doug Ford is out of touch with the people of Ontario.

Maple Festival in Essex doubles in sweetness with expansion to second location
... the point that it has turned into maple syrup," said festival coordinator Kyrsten Burns of the Essex Region Conservation Authority (ERCA).

Snow pack is more dense. Area trails in excellent condition - North Bay News
Users report excellent conditions on area trails. ... Area trails in excellent condition ... Home Internet, TV and Phone in Northern Ontario.

How to celebrate maple syrup season off the beaten path in Ontario - The Globe and Mail
... to celebrate this quintessentially Canadian tradition – from rustic sugar shacks and savoury bites to festivals and tranquil snowshoe trails.


Cyclists travelling James Bay ice road on fat bikes for charity | CBC News
Five cyclists are riding fat bikes along the winter ice road in northeastern Ontario to raise money and awareness about youth bike programs.

LETTER: Save the Eramosa trestle bridge, says hiking club - Guelph News
The Guelph Hiking Trail Club wants to repair the decommissioned heritage wooden trestle bridge that is owned by Infrastructure Ontario.

Milder weather, lack of frost keeps snowmobile trails closed near Kemptville, Ont.
Robinson says only around 165 of their 225 kilometre trail system could open this season. "We have two trails that were never opened all winter ...

Lower Thames recognizes stewardship, volunteer work | Chatham This Week
The Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority has awarded several individuals, organizations and businesses with awards for their volunteer work ...


To permit or prohibit: Have your say on off-road vehicles, ATVs on Township of Hamilton roads
“Feedback gathered from these two online surveys and from community stakeholders, such as the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), ...

Respect the work of others - Fort Frances Times
Dear editor,. A groomed cross country ski trail on private property takes many hours of preparation and maintenance. A trespassing snowmobiler can ...

Conservation authority
 urges caution around edges of waterways - Bradford News
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is reminding residents of the dangers that exist near bodies of water, particularly around this time of ...

North Bay OPP responds to two "serious" collisions on area trails
The North Bay detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police are warning snowmachine operators to slow down on area trails.

OPP calling on snowmachine drivers to slow down - My West Nipissing Now
With March Break upon us, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is reminding snow machine operators to slow down on the trails.



Monday, February 20, 2023

Ontario Trails News - February 20, 2023


 

Spring into birding with Lake Simcoe conservation authority - Barrie News
The Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority is hosting a family-friendly event on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Scanlon ...


How to spend a day in Burlington Ontario - blogTO
After breakfast, head to Mount Nemo Conservation Area for a winter hike with stunning views of the Niagara Escarpment and the surrounding countryside.

Conservation authority shows kids where the wild things are - Barrie News
Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority hosts interactive learning session at Painswick branch of Barrie Public Library.


Communities across Renfrew County come together to host successful Ontario Winter Games
Following the competition, some Renfrew residents even had a chance to put on their skis and check out the cross-country trail, which was built ...


Alberta to make announcement about provincial trails - CTV News Edmonton
Cross country skiing trails in Alberta. ... 'I'm angry at the Ontario government': Ottawa couple pays $80,000 out of pocket for cancer treatment.

Family Day at the Summerstown Trails - Cornwall Seaway News
Special activities will be organized and we hope to see you there! We'll have free ski, snowshoe and fat bike rentals, volunteers to act as guides on ...

Etienne Brule Park is a serene escape in Toronto along a winding river - blogTO
Étienne Brûlé Park is a beautiful park along the Humber River in Toronto, with many trails to escape into nature without having to leave the city.

Snowmobile
 season hit hard with limited trail access in Simcoe County, Muskoka - CTV News Barrie
The manager of Mid Ontario Snowmobile Trails calls this the worst snowmobile season since ... Who shot multiple times at senior walking his dog?


Nordic Ski Championships coming to Huntsville - The Bay 88.7FM #WeAreMuskoka
The Ontario University Athletic (OUA) Nordic Ski Championships will be taking place in Huntsville at Arrowhead Nordic Center Provincial park from ...

Getting along with wildlife this hiking and camping season | Toronto Sun
Encounters with wild animals are not as uncommon some city folk might think — in southern Ontario, for instance, coyote sightings are becoming ...


Even conservatives pan Doug Ford's Greenbelt plan | TheSpec.com - Hamilton Spectator
... expansions despite the abundance of existing land for new housing and slashing protections offered by Ontario's conservation authorities.

New pedestrian bridge expected to open in late spring - My North Bay Now
The North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority (NBMCA) says the installation of the 28 metre pre-fabricated bridge means the Chippewa Creek Erosion ...


RECORD NUMBERS FOR SNOWSHOE RACE - Cornwall Seaway News
The 9th Annual Summerstown Forest Dion Snowshoe Race was held on ... are available on the Dion Eastern Ontario Snowshoe Running Series website.

Hamilton councillors accelerate cycling master plan to create connectivity across city
Tammy Hwang envisions an accelerated cycling master plan to save taxpayers money as well as maximize the city's active transportation network.


The World's Best Snowmobile Destination campaign driving visitors to Northern Ontario
Snowmobiling brings in tourism revenue through the sales of snowmobile rentals, trail passes, and other related services. Additionally, many local ...

Ontario's breathtaking skating trail forced to close due to mild weather - blogTO
Arrowhead Provincial Park's ice skating trail has temporarily closed due to this week's spring-like weather. Winter activity lovers are having a ...

SOIceFest is back at full speed | Bancroft this Week
The Southern Ontario Ice Climbing Festival came back to the North Hastings ... by the Toronto and Ottawa branches of The Alpine Club of Canada.

O'Connor to reschedule MPPs visit - Yahoo News Canada
Council also discussed the Northwestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association's request for permission to use township roads, which O'Connor ...

Hastings Snowshoe Hustle set for March 4 - My Bancroft Now
It will include Snowshoe Canada sanctioned races of 4.5 and 8 kilometres. ... Ontario Winter Games weightlifting event in Barry's Bay Friday.

RRCA Celebrating 50th Anniversary Raisin River Canoe Race on April 15 - Cornwall Seaway News
The Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) is pleased to announce it ... One of the longest canoe races in eastern Ontario, the Raisin River ...

Explore The Limberlost Forest and Wildlife Reserve - Indie88
The Limberlost Forest Reserve Features 70Km Of Nature Trails Worth ... Forest and Wildlife Reserve is a protected area in Ontario, Canada.

Feds announce millions in funding for job growth, public infrastructure in eastern Ontario
The money will help support eastern Ontario's economy, with support for three manufacturers and 27 tourism and community projects.

Credit Valley Conservation and The UPS Foundation join forces to support more sustainable ...
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) is a local conservation authority established by the Ontario government in 1954 to protect, restore and enhance ...

Dog Sledding
 In Ontario You'll Want To Take The Whole Family On This Winter - Indie88
What Is Dog SleddingDogsledding in Ontario is a sport and mode of transportation that involves using a sled pulled by dogs to travel over snow and ...

ATV
 driver is fined $1,300 for 2021 crash in Markstay-Warren | Sudbury Star
'If you are not properly equipped, an ATV can be a dangerous vehicle,' says Ontario Court Justice Andrew Buttazzoni.

Snowarama riders hit the trails in Espanola - CTV News Northern Ontario
Snowmobilers of all ages were out on the trails in Espanola on Sunday in support of Easter Seals' ... (Alana Everson/CTV News Northern Ontario).

Kearney Dog Sled Races this weekend - South Muskoka Doppler
Ontario's largest dog sled races come to “Ontario's biggest little ... share a small portion of the course with the public snowmobile trails.

Winter Waterfowl by Snowshoe - Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Discover the wonders of winter wildlife! Join us to learn about the winter waterfowl that live at Tommy Thompson Park during the winter months.

GRCA urging caution around local waterways - CambridgeToday.ca
The Grand River Conservation Authority has issued a water safety message given the current weather conditions.

Parks Canada pilot project allows fat biking on snowy mountain trails in Banff
Not long ago, hopping on a fat bike in the winter and finding a rideable, snowy, mountain biking trail in Banff to pedal through “was a total ...

Snow bears have been appearing all over a trail in Ontario (PHOTOS) | Curated - Daily Hive
Winter walks are already a great way to improve your mood and get some exercise, but one trail in Ottawa is embracing the season and spreading joy ...

OPP Reminds You That OFSC Trails Are For Exclusive Use Of Snowmobiles - iHeartRadio
Both accused were released on an Undertaking and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice on April 13, 2023, in Sudbury.