Ontario Trails Education and Skill Development Program
PO Box 500 K0K1X0 Deseronto, ON, Canada

Ontario Trails is working with U of W on this exciting project. Thanks to one of Ontario's great trail friends Prof. Kelsey Johansen for bringing this idea to life.

Reminder of Today's Webinar at 2pm - Greenway Trails Networks: Combining Recreation and Nature. Free for Ontario Trails Members. To register go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/greenway-trail-networks-combin

Our webinars are free for OTC Members, please contact your provincial level organization to see if this member benefit extends to you. Ontario Trails Council in conjunction with The Frank Cowan Company, The Great Trail and Brock University are pleased to present another in our webinar series for trail professionals. "COVID-19 Research on Trails and Outdoor Recreation: What We've Learned So Far. " October 1, 2020 To register please see: https://www.eventbrite.com/.../covid-19-research-on... with Frank Cowan Company

Ontario Trails Council in conjunction with The Frank Cowan Company, The Great Trail and Brock University are pleased to present another in our webinar series for trail professionals. "COVID-19 Research on Trails and Outdoor Recreation: What We've Learned So Far. " October 1, 2020 To register please see: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/covid-19-research-on-trails-an with Frank Cowan Company.

All users have equipment and all clubs invest in their sport and recreation. This has to be one of the largest self investments in trails by users, impacting the economy and the quality of snowmobile experience in Ontario. Ontario Trails encourages everyone to safely and responsibly use trails and try snowmobiling this season, says Patrick Connor OTC CEO. OFSC issued the following release this morning. $3.8 million is being invested in pre-season grooming investments. https://www.ofsc.on.ca//ofsc-invests-in-groomers-for-bett/

Join our Ontario Trails Group on facebook. We have a poll asking how current levels of use are impacting the trail environment. https://www.facebook.com/groups/5992864599

Talk to us about training. Perfect for your trail or cycling hiking hiking paddling land management trail committee tourism snowmobiling snowshoeing skiing mountain biking skjoring bird watching farming conservation urban planning running town council wardens committee park and Recreation ATV equestrian or other group about this.

We hear from folks all the time about trail conditions, send us your observations and we'll forward them.

When you ride, walk, paddle or sled you ride with other partners. The trails team, the course instructors, your helmet maker, and other trail users. You are not alone. You and others could negatively affect your trail trip. Learn more. Ontario Trails - Reducing Risk Exposure. A joint Ontario Trails and The Frank Cowan Company Webinar Presentation. - https://mailchi.mp//28-7-2020-ontario-trails-frank-cowan-c

We have registered and here is our question - Would the lead Ministry for Trails convene a meeting with other Ministries and user federations (Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs, Ontario Federation of ATV Clubs, Snowshoe Canada, Canadian Recreational Horse and Rider Association, Great Lakes Waterfront Trail, Voyageur Trail Association, FONOM, IMBA Canada, Ontario Trails Council etc.) to discuss the reduction in impediments to trail tourism, so as to remove these barriers in order to effectively support the marketing and promotion of trails by RTO's in the North?

Use http://ontariotrailsmap.com to find trails within a 25km radius of where you are. Bookmark the site on your handheld. No fees. Search by activity. An EDCO Award Winner. #ontariotrails #ontariotrailstourism #postcovidlife

Thanks to Bancroft This Week for publishing this important article.

Join us for 3 - 2 hour webinar sessions on Trail Risk Management. June 23, 24, 25. 10am-12noon. This overview on tools and technique to provide a safer trail trip and improved user experience is perfect for the trail user, club leader, builder, and other trail stakeholders. Program overview and Registration is here - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/trails-based-risk-management-ti Presented in partnership with Hastings Destination Trails Inc. and facilitated by Traicon. #ontariotrails #riskmanagement #hastingstrails

Please review what's available before you go to the park.

Are any groups interpreting the recent Provincial orders as the all clear to do trail maintenance? Thoughts please - what are you doing?

Thanks to Wayne Terryberry, Paul Ronan and Terri Kristen and the folks at McMaster University for helping us explain the story of Ontario Trails and Parks During COVID 19.