Canada Walks
1545 Monaghan Road K9J 5N3 Peterborough, ON, Canada

Take a step towards better health. Walking for 45 minutes each day is one of the best things you can do for your body, mind, and for protecting your overall health. And it’s simple, natural, and doesn’t require any instruction or skill. #walking #healthylifestyle http://ow.ly/eArE50BZLO1

Rideshares aren’t going to solve congestion, pollution, or help pedestrians. http://ow.ly/esxs50CtEsm

#healthyaging includes #walking. Keeping moving to prevent falls. http://ow.ly/QIeN50Cqmfs

Beautiful main street versus dangerous road. It's a no brainer. #SafeStreets

The average adult will walk almost 75,000 miles over their lifetime the equivalent of travelling around the world three times. #walking http://ow.ly/zlWQ50BJGAW

Far from being a panacea for transit woes, ridesharing undermines public transit and leads to reduced accessibility, rising fares, and more congestion and emissions. #walking http://ow.ly/Ulmh50BNnOc

Winter weather doesn’t mean you have to give up your walking routine. Take these steps to keep walking all winter long. #winterwalking http://ow.ly/merP50CsNTH

Marvin’s marvelous mission a million steps before he turns 100 on December 31 in aid of Baycrest’s Safeguarding Our Seniors (SOS) Campaign. http://ow.ly/IEMb50BgjEw

Millions of people have swapped gyms and exercise classes for the great outdoors this year, with 2020 recording a surge in the number of people taking up hiking as a hobby. #walking http://ow.ly/XpyJ50Co6wP

Awe walks lead to positive emotions and reduce stress. Who doesn’t want that? http://ow.ly/mIaa50BUSy3

Private cars, in particular, should be placed at the bottom of a transport hierarchy that prioritises the needs of pedestrians, cyclists, public transport users, and our communities first. http://ow.ly/nL2050CsmxM

Does your street look amazing? It should and it could if human life and safety were prioritized over vehicles. #safestreets http://ow.ly/bYNg50CqmPO

If it hasn't already snowed in your area, it's not far off! Walking tips to keep you active & safe this winter. #walking

If a generation of little girls [grows] up seeing women figures on the traffic signals, it sends a small but powerful signal that women belong in the public." http://ow.ly/EnD550BhzM8

Join the Climate Reality Project and GCC’s Clifford Maynes tomorrow, October 16, 11 AM EDT for a webinar on Walkable Communities and Sustainable Mobility for Canada. http://ow.ly/HBst50BR9DU

For socio-economically disadvantaged groups, walking can increase physical activity and reduce disparities in health. This research paper identifies effective interventions to make it happen. http://ow.ly/E94X50BODCh

"Changing our car-centric lifestyles into walkable lifestyles is the single greatest thing any one of us can do for the environment." Sign the petition for 15-m...inute neighbourhoods here: https://www.ecologyottawa.org/action_plan_petition https://www.walkableottawa.ca/post/to-walk-or-not-to-walk Ecology Ottawa | Walkable Ottawa | Canada Walks | International Federation of Pedestrians | Jane's Walk

While there are hundreds of reasons to take up the challenge and join the Great Canadian Hike this October, here are the top five as to why you can’t miss it. https://greatcanadianhike.ca/5-reasons/

Our fall hikes start this week! Our first fall hike is tomorrow at Harris Park. This hike is accessible and perfect for Londoners looking to learn more about #l...dnont 's native tree species. Learn how to identify these species as well as cool facts about each tree! Register today: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/tree-identification-hike-at-har Learn more about our fall hikes on our website: http://reforestlondon.ca/forest-hike-series

ClimateActionWR and Reep Green Solutions are on the hunt for a Research Consultant to lead an active transportation research project. Apply by 19 October as per the instructions in the posting. http://ow.ly/wBvl50BSjCW

The economic rebound may depend on the width of sidewalks. Commercial streets with wide sidewalks are experiencing a faster return of people and therefore business than those that don’t. http://ow.ly/LKkm50Bm1rK

Join the Climate Reality Project and GCC’s Clifford Maynes October 16, 11 AM EDT for a webinar on Walkable Communities and Sustainable Mobility for Canada. http://ow.ly/HBst50BR9DU

Walking has endless mental health benefits. In children, walking has been shown to decrease stress, depression, and anxiety, and increase happiness. This month,... pledge to walk or wheel to school and you could WIN prizes, for being a healthier you! You can pledge to walk everyday, or to try walking to school for the first time. Visit ecosuperior.org/activeschooltravel to take the pledge today.

Happy Thanksgiving it’s a great day to get out for a walk and enjoy the amazing fall leaves.

Join Stephen Sondheim and his dogs for a hike in the woods. http://ow.ly/m2oC50BOhIa

Walking strengthens the muscles that support your spine. Walking eases chronic low-back pain just as well as physical therapy. More Info @ http://www.walk4health.in