Saturday 14 May 2011

Canadian Trails Federation - Paddle, Hike, Bike or Ride Canadian Trails

Three reasons to trek to Quttinirpaaq: Canada's northernmost park
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One popular trip involves hiking between Lake Hazen and Tanquary Fiord – a difficult, 130-kilometre grunter, but one that places your feet on a land filled with rich rewards. Remnants of pre-Inuit peoples provide cause for legitimate wonder how anyone ...
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Marking 100 years of peaks and valleys
Edmonton Journal
... or putting 20-kilogram packs on their backs and hiking up mountainsides. They tend not to be birdwatchers. Nor do they fly-fish or cross-country ski. The reality of this cultural shift came to light several years ago when Parks Canada officials at ...
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Roth rising to the top in Canadian cycling
Waterloo Record
In 2002, he landed a spot on the national team. Switching from mountain biking to road cycling helped Roth, now 28 and living in Cambridge, make a career out of cycling. “At the time (I started racing) mountain biking was more popular,” he says. ...
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Kouchibouguac National Park offers perfect spring adventure
Times and Transcript
With so many projects waiting to get started, the prolonged gray and wet outdoor conditions can result in people simply staying inside. But since we are conditioned to burst at the seams at this time of year - largely due to the pent-up energy we have ...
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Officials try to head off ATV tragedies
Calgary Sun
With thousands of ATVers expected to hit the trails over the May long weekend, ... said Cal Rakach, president of the Alberta Outdoor Coalition.


Access to river valley trails, parks a big bonus
Edmonton Journal
Nearby Hermitage Park has walking and cycling trails, man-made lakes, fishing, ... The project is covered under the Alberta New Home Warranty Program. ...


New Victoria Park Fall Fest will have old county fair feel
London Free Press
Some non-traditional fun will also be included, such as rock climbing. ... 1 Hillier is promoting Canada's Biggest Party (www.canadasbiggestparty.com) as a ...


Islands of serenity
Wavelength Magazine Online
BC Marine Trails Network Association director Mick Allen paddles late in the day near Prevost Island. Parks Canada has played a critical role in the ...


Heavy snowpack blamed for delays re-opening campgrounds, off-road trails
Calgary Herald
And the province is considering a suspension of the off-road trails on forestry land use areas during the Victoria Day weekend. Omar McDadi, a spokesman for Parks Canada, said several campsites, trails and day spots are sure to be closed during the ...
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Explore Northern British Columbia
Vancouver Sun
The vi ews along this trail are spectacular. Explore the alpine meadows in Babine Mountain Provincial Park and stay the night in an authentic backcountry cabin. For more information on planning your own adventure to Northern BC, ...
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Walk of gratitude raises awareness of organ, tissue donation
Your Ottawa Region
“I've been sitting a lot for the last four months for school,” he said with a laugh, as he finished off a meal at a fast food restaurant in Carleton Place, having hiked down the Trans Canada Trail from Stittsville on May 6. Joya left Parliament Hill on ...
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Burloak Canoe Club pays tribute to David Smyth
InsideHalton.com
Michael said Oldershaw went even further and has arranged with Canadian Blood Services to have a cheek swap clinic during August's National Kayaking Championships in Welland, Ont., in Smyth's honour. “They're going to get the attendees from all over ...
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Twitter / ParticipACTION : Backyard trampolines: put ...
Backyard trampolines: put safety first! http://tinyurl.com/4lsqq8b.
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Heritage Park Historical Village Opening Weekend
Global Toronto
Once through the gates, Heritage Park's friendly, costumed interpreters and roving townsfolk bring western Canada's distinctive history to life. Follow our roving street performers throughout the Park or take a break in the Canmore Opera House and ...
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Make the most of summer in Saskatoon
StarPhoenix
Your visit will also be enhanced by exploring the city's many must-see attractions, including the newly-renovated Wanuskewin Heritage Park, the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo, the Mendel Art Gallery, Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Meewasin Valley ...
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BCLocalNews.com - Outdoor Recreation Council nmaes B.C.'s top ...
Outdoor Recreation Council nmaes B.C.'s top endangered rivers. By Contributed - Keremeos Review Published: May 10, 2011 3:00 PM ...
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