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Thursday, April 26, 2018

Ontario Trails News - An Update from Ontario Trails 2642018

Another great trails symposium speaking to trail development, management, connectivity, use, and access. We wish to acknowledge the Government of Ontario for their financial support of this symposium. Thank you.

We have completed our Towards a National Trails Policy document. If you would like a copy e-mail Candian Trails President, Patrick Connor at execdir@ontariotrails.ca and we'll send you a copy!

Is your trail on the map? Check out the strategy 2.0 http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/publications/pdfs/cycle-action-plan.pdf and the map:

Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund

The Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund (OSRCF) is a grant program that supports a vision of getting and keeping Ontarians active in community sport, recreation and physical activity. The fund:

increases opportunities for physical activity in sport and recreation by developing new programs or increasing access to existing programs to encourage individuals to become more active and keep those who are, engaged throughout their lives
To embed physical literacy as a foundation for lifelong physical activity among individuals enabling them to make healthier activity choices
strengthens the community sport and recreation sector by providing training in areas such as coaching, youth development, and volunteer development to provide enhanced service and quality programming.

Through the support of projects that deliver high-quality programs and policies, the OSRCF provides Ontarians with more opportunities to become physically active, including groups who experience barriers to participating and those who are traditionally less active.

A new dedicated stream within the OSRCF called “Active for Life Recreation Stream” is giving more seniors the opportunity to participate in physical activities to support a healthy lifestyle.

The program supports projects of one or two years in length, at both the Local/Regional and Provincial levels.

Click below to see previous Ontario Sport and Recreation Communities Fund projects.

• 2018-19 Projects

A full day at the Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee, April 20, 2018, managing the deliverables of the Ontario Trails Strategy. http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/sport/recreation/trail_strategy.shtml

Payments include tax exclude fees

Large Organization : $926.08 CAD - yearly Medium Organization : $308.69 CAD - yearly Small Organization : $123.47 CAD - yearly Friend of Trails : $29.97 CAD - yearly Student : $23.96 CAD - yearly

Hike, Bike, Walk or Run anywhere along the trail. SOTT 2018 Saturday May 12th 10am - 2pm. Come out to any community to participate. Click this link to explore where to start: http://bit.ly/1kMsK7O and park at any green "P" www.springonthetrail.ca.

Download a copy of our proposal to host a Trailhead Trails Education Symposium in your community. Download Here

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Ontario Trails News - contact us to update your pages, your content, improve your trails tourism profile with us at Ontario Trails!

Ontario Trails - We Keep Adding Events!!

On a regular basis the trail community sends us more trail events to add to our website!

Add yours today.

Trail Events preparing for Winter - a short sample of 100's - Cross Country!

See the Map - Search Cross Country!

Cross Country Skiing
Cross Country Skiing The perfect winter workout Nordic, or cross-country skiing is popular with all age groups in Ontario, and no wonder. We have thousands of kilometres of trails, many of them groomed to perfection for the...
Port Elgin Cross-Country Ski Trail
Port Elgin Cross-Country Ski Trail Beiner's Cross Country Ski Trails are relatively flat and wind through scenic cedar woods. The 3 trails located here are easily accessible and perfect for beginners and families. They are...
Scarborough Cross Country Ski Club - Trail Events
This season, the Scarborough Cross Country Ski Club has scheduled a full winter of Nordic Skiing Activity for its members. There will be 10 buses to various locations in Southern Ontario. While we try to follow our schedule,...
Himsworth Cross-Country Ski Club Trails
Himsworth Cross-Country Ski Club Trails The Himsworth South Cross-Country Ski Trails are located on privately owned land in Himsworth South Township. Approximately 8 km of groomed trails traverse a variety of scenic countryside from...
Hearst Cross-Country Ski Trails
...can learn classic and skating techniques. Information: Lucie Levesque (705) 362-8986 Ski Rentals Cross Country skiing equipment is now available for youths and adults at the club's main chalet. Ski rental center is...
Cross-Country Skiing Trails
Cross-Country Skiing Trails Cross-country skiing on groomed trails, ice fishing, snowshoeing and winter camping are popular winter activities. More than 40 km of groomed cross-country ski trails start and finish at the same parking...
Trakkers Cross Country Ski Club - Weekend Trips - Highlands Nordic Farmhouse
Highlands Nordic Farmhouse Prices are from $30 to $40 per person for 2 nights. The Farmhouse is up in the Collingwood area. It’s also directly connected to the Highlands Nordic ski centre, so you can walk out the door to go skiing...
Nakkertok Cross Country Ski Club - Racing
...university, provincial and national level. This has been accomplished by creating a program, based on the Cross Country Canada (CCC) Athlete Development Model, that provides a set of training activities in a periodized calendar,...
Mount Pakenham Cross Country Skiing
With 20 km of scenic trails, Mount Pakenham has something for everyone; just a short drive from Ottawa. Pick up a trail map at the front counter when you purchase your trail pass. Snowshoers please keep to one side (off the track...
Albion Hills Cross-Country
... for location and directions! Kortright Centre for Conservation 9550 Pine Valley Drive in the City of Vaughan Cross country ski the natural way on 5 kilometres of ungroomed trails: Enjoy a snack and hot drink at our café, a great...
Cross Country Ski at Quiet Lodge
Event: Cross Country Skiing and Snowshoeing at Quiet Bay Log Motel and Café Price: $95.00 Duration: 1 day, 1 night Description: Snap into your skis and glide along the Trans Canada Trail and Discovery Trail systems right at our back...
Trakkers Cross Country Ski Club - Weekend Trips - Algonquin Eco-Lodge
Algonquin Eco-Lodge - February 21-23, 2014 Prices are $260 per person for 2 nights including tax, gratuity and all meals (from dinner on first day to lunch on the last day)! The Guests just need to bring their own sleeping bag and...
Cross Country Ski Instruction
Cross Country Ski Instruction When: 10:30am – 12:30pm. Every Thursday Where:Frost Centre 20130 Hwy 35 (map) Description -Cross country ski instruction for beginners or to refresh your skills with instructor Joleen Thomas at the...
Onaping - Windy Lake Cross Country Ski Trails
Onaping - Windy Lake Cross Country Ski Trails The Onaping Falls Nordic Ski Club maintains two trail sites, one at Windy Lake Provincial Park and the other in Dowling. The main trail system is located at Windy Lake Provincial Park, a...

From some of our friends
Manitouwaning Trail from Jackie W!

Toronto Trail south of Rosedale Club Entrance from John T!

Ontario Trails - We Keep Adding Trails!!

On a regular basis the trail community sends us more trail events to add to our website!

Add yours today.

100 Waterfalls Trail

Discover natural beauty in The Waterfall Capital of the World. With over one hundred waterfalls just minutes from the down-town core, Hamilton is believed to have the highest number of waterfalls of any urban area of its size. Less than one-hour from Toronto and Niagara Falls, Hamilton is the place for any waterfall adventure.

Visiting Hamilton’s Waterfalls

The types of waterfalls located in and around Hamilton vary by location. From cascade to plunge, staircase to ledge, you’ll find the type of waterfall you are looking for in Hamilton. For images and descriptions of some of Hamilton’s waterfalls visit http://www.waterfalls.hamilton.ca/

Getting to Hamilton’s Waterfalls

Most of the waterfalls in Hamilton are situated on the Niagara escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere site) in and along the Bruce Trail and can require anywhere from minimal walking to a long distance hike to access. Because the waterfalls are situated beside steep drops and difficult to access locations it is important to stick to marked paths and viewing areas. For information on how to safely access Hamilton’s waterfalls by bus or car as well as park visit http://www.waterfalls.hamilton.ca/

http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/100%20Waterfalls%20Trail%20-%20Hamilton%20Halton%20Brant

Lake Superior Circle Tour Trail

Ontario is a Province of Canada located in the east-central part of Canada and is the largest Provine by population
and the second largest after Quebec by geography. The province is named after Lake Ontario, which is thought to have been derived from Ontarí:io, a Huron (Wyandot) word meaning "great lake", or possibly skanadario which means "beautiful water" in the Iroquoian languages. Ontario contains about 250,000 freshwater lakes. Lake Superior is the largest Great Lake which reaches from Thunder Bay in the West to Sault Ste. Marie in the East.

Here are some resources to help you plan your travels to Ontario & Canada:

The North Shore of Lake Superior is truly breath-taking and home to fantastic communities, outdoor adventure and of course one of the best scenic drives in all of Canada!

http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails/view/lake%20superior%20circle%20trail

187 People want the Prescott-Russell Rail Trail saved!

SIGN OUR PETITION TO SAVE THE TRAIL! COUNCIL MEETS IN OCTOBER SIGN SOON!

Save the Prescott Russell Trail. Many people use and love this trail.

The trail is 72 kilometers long and it runs through 8 townships and many towns in eastern Ontario.

The Prescott-Russell Rail Trail is the only outdoor recreational facility of its type in the area. The trail enables healthy hiking, active walking, dog walking, safe cycling off-road and winter snowmobiling.

Suddenly and without notice there is discussion of closing the trail. Many people love and rely on the Prescott-Russell Rail Trail. This trail is beautiful and a main corridor of travel and recreation for many people.

There have been no trespass complaints from landowners. Many local community members have fought for this trail and regularly work to maintain it.

The Ontario Trails Council asks you to sign this petition because we do not believe leaders fully understand the benefits of the Prescott-Russell Rail Trail to people's health, to tourism and to the environment.

Watch a video about this trail

Trailhead Toronto Program - REGISTER HERE

Join us November 24th, Ontario Heritage Centre, 8 Adelaide St. in Toronto for Trailhead Toronto - a discussion about Toronto Trails by the people that build, design, find and use Toronto Trails!

Learn more at trailheadtoronto.com

Register at: Trailhead Toronto

Thursday		Presenters
8:00 – 8:45AM	Registration
8:45 – 9:30AM	Opening Remarks	Jack De Wit, President, Ontario Trails; Minister Eleanor McMahon MTCS*
9:30-10:00AM	Implementing Standardized Trails Classification	Mark Schmidt,Parks Trails Analyst, Parks Canada Visitor Experience Branch
10:00-10:30AM	Developing Natural Environment Trails	Karen Sun, Natural Environment Specialist (Acting) Toronto Parks and Forestry
10:30-10:45AM	Break
10:45-11:30AM	Implementing Effective Wayfinding Signage	Janette Harvey, Natural Environment Specialist, Urban Forestry, City of Toronto
11:30 – 12:15PM	Implementing Accessibility Guidelines – City of Toronto	Karen Strickland, Community Accessibility Programs, City of Toronto
12:15-1:00 PM
1:00 – 1:30PM	First Nations and Trail Signage	Larry Frost, Executive Director, Native Cultural Centre of Toronto
1:30-2:00PM	Justifying Trails in an Urban Environment – GHTA Experiences	Wayne Terryberry, Director, University of McMaster Recreation
2:00-2:30PM	The Ontario Trails Act and the Ontario Trails Strategy Implementation Plan	Steve Harlow, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport
2:30-2:45PM	Break
2:45-3:15PM	Toronto Region Conservation Trail Development	Mike Bender, Director Master Planning and Greenspace Conservation Manager, Rouge Park TRCA with Carolyn Woodland OALA, FCSLA, MCIP, RPP; Senior Director, Planning, Greenspace and Communications for the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
3:15-3:45PM	Mood Walks and Healthy Hikes	Nekeisha Mohamed, Communications Officer Conservation Ontario with Terri LeRoux, Director Credit Valley Conservation Foundation
3:45-4:15PM	Active Transportation and Trails in the City	Joey Schwartz, Advocacy Director, Toronto Bicycling Network
4:15-4:45PM	Toronto Trails Committee	Patrick Connor, Executive Director Ontario Trails
4:45 – 5:15PM	Thanks

As at 27/10/2016 subject to change and availability. *invited

Trails Tourism Integration Strategy Meetings Planned

A total of 15 meetings are being held with RTO's, DMO's and other partners as Ontario Trails works to develop an RTO Trails Tourism Action Plan for release in spring 2017.

We have been in touch with each RTO and our calendar of dates includes:

*Location*	*Date*
Stratford RTO4	October 31st
Niagara Falls RTO2	December 6th
Newmarket RTO6	November 29th
Kingston RTO9	November 1st
Hamilton RTO3	November 3rd
Collingwood RTO7	TBA
Peterborough RTO8	November 9^th
Renfrew RTO11	November 10^th

Sudbury RTO12&13	November 13-16th
London RTO1	November 18^th
Toronto	November 24th

During each session we will discuss:

Current RTO+DMO Tourism Strategies
Current Outdoor Activity Marketing
Existing Trail Inventory
Identify Gaps
Consolidate Events
Review Ontariotrails.ca Trails Marketing
New Content Initiatives
Share Data and Data Gathering Processes
Review TTIP Action Plan Outlines
Define Next Steps

For more information contact Patrick Connor at 613-484-1140
Locations to be announced.

Cycling Consultations Announced

A total of eight (8) workshop sessions will be held throughout the province of Ontario.

Representatives from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport and other other areas of government will participate where possible to ensure we continue to build on synergies with the Ontario Trails Strategy and other important work, including regional transportation planning initiatives. The following table provides preliminary information on the regional workshop sessions.

*Location*	*Date*
Kingston	November 1^st
Ottawa	November 2^nd
Thunder Bay	November 7^th
Sault Ste. Marie	November 8^th
Toronto	November 10^th
Orillia	November 16^th
London	November 18^th
North Bay	November 24^th

Each of the meetings will be held between 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. We ask that you select the date and location most applicable to your work / interests. This invitation will be followed by a set of meeting notifications containing more detailed information. We ask that you select and accept the meeting that is most appropriate to you. You should expect to receive the meeting notifications in mid-October.

E-mail - MTOCyclingNetwork@mmm.ca

Friday, July 22, 2016

Ontario Trails News - subscribe to our newsletter Trailwise - join all the discussion about Ontario's trails and trails activity!

Ontario Trillium Funding Announces Capital Grant Stream - register by July 29th!

Dear Friends of OTF,

I'm happy to share that the honourable Eleanor McMahon, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport has officially launched the Ontario150 Community Capital Program today as part of the celebrations of the 150^th anniversary of the province's place in Canada in 2017.

This new program is a one-time $25 million program of the Government of Ontario that is administered by the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) and will award one-year grants that range from $5,000 to $500,000 to support local capital needs.

More precisely, this program will strengthen communities by repairing, renovating and retrofitting existing infrastructure to better address the diverse needs of Ontario communities while fostering economic growth.

The application deadline for the Ontario150 Community Capital Program isSeptember 14, 2016 at 5 p.m. ET.

Organizations that are already registered with OTF and verified as eligible to apply for OTF funding will automatically be eligible to apply for the Ontario150 Community Capital Program.

Organizations that would normally be eligible for OTF funding but are not registered yet can register with OTF now.

Beginning July 18, 2016, applications will be available through the registrants' portal in order to submit an application by the September 14, 2016 deadline.

Please visit www.otf.ca/Ontario150 to learn more about the program, read the application guide, access our calendar of outreach activities as well as the application form questions before the online application system goes live on July 18.

OTF is proud to have been chosen by the Government of Ontario to deliver this key program to mark a major milestone in the history and fabric of our province.

Sincerely,

Chers partenaires de la FTO,

Je suis heureuse d'annoncer que l'honorable Eleanor McMahon, ministre du Tourisme, de la Culture et du Sport a officiellement lancé le programme Ontario 150 - Immobilisations communautaires aujourd'hui pour célébrer en 2017, le 150^eanniversaire du statut de notre province au sein du Canada.

Le programme Ontario150 - Immobilisations communautaires est un nouveau programme de 25 millions de dollars ponctuel du gouvernement de l'Ontario qui est administré par la Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario (FTO) et qui va octroyer des subventions d'un an allant de 5 000 $ à 500 000 $ pour appuyer les besoins d'immobilisations locaux.

Plus précisément, ce programme renforcera les collectivités en réparant, rénovant et modernisant les infrastructures existantes afin de mieux répondre aux divers besoins des collectivités de l'Ontario, tout en favorisant la croissance économique.

La date limite de soumission d'une demande de subvention au programme Ontario150 - Immobilisations communautaires est le 14 septembre 2016, à 17 h HE.

Les organismes qui sont déjà inscrits à la FTO, et dont l'admissibilité à soumettre des demandes de subvention de la FTO a été vérifiée, sont automatiquement admissibles à soumettre une demande de subvention au programme Ontario150 - Immobilisations communautaires.

Les organismes qui sont normalement admissibles à recevoir du financement de la FTO mais qui ne sont pas encore inscrits peuvent s'inscrire à la FTO maintenant.

À compter du 18 juillet 2016, les formulaires de demandes de subvention seront disponibles aux organismes admissibles, directement dans leur portail, pour qu'ils puissent faire une de demande de subvention avant la date limite du14 septembre 2016.

Veuillez visiter http://www.otf.ca/fr/Ontario150 pour en apprendre davantage sur le programme, lire le guide des demandeurs, accéder à notre calendrier des séances d'information et aux questions des formulaires de demande avant que le système de demandes en ligne soit ouvert le 18 juillet.

La FTO est fière d'avoir été choisie par le gouvernement de l'Ontario pour administrer ce programme clé qui marque une page importante dans l'histoire de notre province.

Cordialement,

Andrea Cohen Barrack
CEO, Ontario Trillium Foundation
Chef de la direction, Fondation Trillium de l'Ontario

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OTC Member Benefits!

Membership is just the beginning! We thank you for becoming a member, here are some of the benefits that are now yours -
Great Benefits!
Access to insurance, trail insurance and other services from CAPRI.
Advocacy Information
Your voice in Toronto, in your town and city, and in Ottawa, representing you on issues that matter to you. Trail Legislation, Landowner Rights, Best Practices, Funding and Grant Programs.
Latest Information for Having Your Best Trail
OTC members can access the latest information to learn more about healthy living, trail planning, trail protection and managing your trail. OTC members get access to E-newsletter and programs like the Trillium Trail Network.
Community Events & Services
Get involved with one of our 200+ members across Ontario and join the many volunteers making a difference in your community. We'll promote and list your contribution at no charge.
Planning and Development
We'll get your community to support you! We'll get your community leaders to fund you. If we don't we'll assist in writing grants (for a fee) to get you the money you need to develop the trails you want.
Trail Management Services
We'll help you develop a Regional Trails Council, Incorporate, we provide governance guidance and education to staff and volunteer. We'll help you define projects, secure funds, and we'll bring other knowledge experts in to assist you!
"Trailhead" Brand Conferences and Meetings
We'll help you plan, invite, secure and present, on your trails! Use the power of our network to bring experts to your community, where your leaders can learn about latest practices, trail successes and opportunities. - From 40-140 people, we bring media and marketing of your work home to you! Investment Required, OTC Earnings and Return on Revenue Offered.
PLUS! Award-winning WEBSITE Marketing
The Ontario Trails Council lists you, your trails, and your latest events, news about your work. Our award winning website gets people to Ontario Trails better than just stand alone!

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Ontario Trails News - learn the facts about Bill-100

Read our presentation on the Ontario Trails Act.

Media Releases

OTC E-news provides the latest information on events, activities, and news from the world of trails.

Includes notices published in the press or other public media

7.1.16 OFSC and OPP Statement on Snowmobiling - pdf

22.12.15 Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee Action Plan 2014 - pdf

17.12.15 Trail User Survey 2014 - pdf

17.12.15 Trail User Survey 2014 En francais - pdf

30.7.15 Conservation Authorites Act Review - pdf

7.7.15 Ontario Trails Act - Information - pdf

13.5.15 Ontario Trails responds to announcement of Trails Act - pdf

11.2.14 National Trails Coalition receives Federal Funding - pdf

20.5.13 Saugeen Rail Trail Crossing Petition - jpg - flyer

17.5.13 Niagara Trails Long Weekend - pdf

27.6.12 Millenium Trail - pdf

Thursday, January 21, 2016

Ontario Trails News - Earn Your College Level Trails Certificate from Algonquin College - Learn ON-line

Earn Your Trails Certificate from Algonquin College

Trail Planning

Course: OAD3001

This course is listed under the following fields of study:

Within the trail industry, there are trail standards and maintenance practices to follow. Students acquire base-level knowledge of organizing and planning trail systems and learn to recognize and utilize the necessary steps to plan and create a sustainable trail. This is accomplished through the usage of provincial legislation and the incorporation of interpretive and educational trail signage within a trail system.

WINTER 2016

Online Learning

Section	Date(s)	Mode	Price
841	Feb 1 - May 9	Online	$398.68

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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Ontario Trails News - join us for Trails Talk - every other Tues 1PM Google Hangout from the Ontario Trails News Archive

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Trails Talk

Join us every other Tuesday at 1pm EST for a lively half hour discussion on trail issues of importance to the trails community.

We will be using our Google Hangout to facilitate our Trail Talks.

November 10, 2015 - Trail Accessibility - what you need to know and how we can add your accessible trail to our website.

November 24, 2015 - Northern Ontario Trails, trails tourism and about projects we have underway in the north.

December 8, 2015 - Trail Committees, what they are, what they do and where they are in Ontario.

December 22th, 2015 - Festive Trails - how to get your events on the OTC website, what events you have on and how we can let more people know about all the great stuff happening on Ontario Trails.

January 5th, 2016 - Kinghorn Trail Association - all about the development of this important northern trail with Kirsten Spence.

January 19th, 2016 - Fundraising for Non-Profit Organizations - with Thomas Allgoewer - a half hour discussion about how to facilitate your organization goals and objectives through fundraising efforts.

February 2nd, 2016 - Edge Auditor - the program that helps you know and log in all the facts about your trail, with Niall Lobely.

February 16th, 2016 - Explorer's Edge - all about the great trails in RTO 12 with James Murphy of Explorer's Edge.

March 1, 2016 - The Georgian Bay Coast Trail - who supports it, what is happening and all about our spring community meeting in Killarney. With Luke Wassesgijig and Kirsten Spence.

March 15, 2016 - Trans Canada Trail - with Jane Murphy and Al McPherson. You've heard about it, how is it progressing? How can you support it?

March 29, 2016 - Hiking, what is it? Who does it? What you need to know about community programs, and trail leadership programs - with Bill Mungall

April 12th, 2016 - Trail Building - are you interested? What is trail building all about? Who does it and the skills you need, with stories from trail builder Zane Davies.