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2012-02-17T05:47:00.000-08:00

Mountain biking, backcountry huts proposed for Garibaldi Provincial Park's ...

Straight.com
By Stephen Hui, February 14, 2012 BC Parks is asking the public whether mountain bikers should be granted access to the Spearhead Range area of Garibaldi Provincial Park, near Whistler. The branch of the BC Ministry of Environment is also looking for...
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Ski shorts: VIMFF continues; doing the Grouse Grind on snowshoes
Vancouver Sun
Just show them what inspires you out there as you enjoy BC's beautiful Nordic trails and you're in the running for a prize! Hit the Road to Whitewater's Cold Smoke Festival For six years now, the Cold Smoke Festival has been British Columbia's premiere ...
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'Big sky experiences' for Alberta visitors
Opodo
... of the 'big sky experiences' on offer in the province of Alberta, Canada. ... with roads and trailsproviding access to year-round stargazing sites but ...

Fraser trail network plan gains new park in Surrey
Aldergrove Star
Connections with the Sea-to-Sky trail and Trans-Canada trail are also envisioned. The Experience the Fraser trails would connect heritage and First Nations ...

Boomers to Zoomers
Windsor Star
She said the federal ParticipACTION active living campaign remains on target, encouraging activity and exercise as part of everyday routines.

Northern cadets compete at Whitehorse biathlon

Slave River Journal
By MEAGAN WOHLBERG, SRJ Reporter Cadets from 14 units across Nunavut, the Northwest ...and training on trails at the Boyle Barracks training site.

Nordic skiers hit the trails at Whistler Olympic Park

Straight.com
From a vista on the Top of the World Trail, as the snow-clad Black Tusk probed the eastern horizon, one of the park's most endearing qualities was evident: an absolute silence that saturated the morning air. Yeager's current mission is to promote the ...
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news - Get Out There - Canada's source for sports, recreation and ...
Canada's source for endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure .... Registration forCanada's largest adventure race is 60% sold out! Storm ... Tue, Feb ...
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Area D Director Perepolkin hopes for paved trail from Grand Forks ...
Grand Forks Gazette
The continuous trail from Grand Forks to Christina Lake will be connected to the Trans Canada Trailalready in place. Perepolkin's project is one of the ..

Reminder: unique experiences result in unique moments
Edmonton Journal
The Richardson River Dunes Wildlife Park north of Fort McMurray is part of the largest sand dune complex in Canada. Ready to play? The park's access trail ...

Canadian Trails - Sled, Ski, Hike, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-16T04:59:00.000-08:00

Item #1: http://www.trackshare.com/forum/showthread.php?s=6e9c731388a9defaa18691cade05557b&p=536311#post536311
The MRTA/Trans Canada Trail Group held a meeting last weekend in Beausejour. The "Borders to Beaches" group is pursuing to add the Northstar trail to their trail system. Anyone who is familiar with the TCT knows that they are anti-ATV. We need to make sure that this does not happen!

Town council backs up ATV ban
Similkameen Spotlight
... council has something to say to people complaining about their decision to ban ATVs on theTrans Canada trail in Princeton: the ban is here to stay.

No snow doesn't have to mean no fun
Halifax News Net
Rhonda Lemire, executive director of Recreation Nova Scotia says that despite ... use of our trails, and getting to and from places without using your car.

Waterton Lakes National Park: Where the Mountains Meet the Prairie
Snowshoe Magazine (blog)
As a big fan of Canada's National Park system, I'm pretty pumped about knocking another one off my bucket list. My husband Jack and I have spent time in Alberta's more well-known mountain parks, Banff and Jasper, and have even enjoyed the more subtle ...
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Trials on the trails

The Sudbury Star
... which will be in Quebec the last weekend of March. ... The trails were good," she said. "I was a little more tired than I (normally) am in it (the race) ...

Olympian calls Winnipeg's Northwest 'a good club to come from'
Winnipeg Free Press
Desiree Scott, Manitoba's newest Olympic athlete, made a final stop in Winnipeg on Tuesday night to visit her former youth soccer club before she begins her Olympic adventure. Scott, a striker-turned-midfielder with Canada's national women's soccer ...
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On track for Games
St. Albert Gazette
The head coach of the Alberta cross-country ski team is busy doing the snow dance with the Special Olympics Canada Winter Games only two weeks away.

We'll all benefi t from more PE at school

North Shore News
WITH the admonition to keep it fun, ParticipAction urges parents to enrol their children in sports and teams at the earliest opportunity to get them started ...

Walking track fee waiver rejected by UPEI
CBC.ca
I mean, we're always talking about health and wellness and participaction, and why not have the facilities free of charge?" said Redmond.

Washed-out trail sections a concern
Western Star
Donnie O'Keefe of the Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation said he believes riders have tried to skim across the wet areas on the trails.

1000-mile sled race decided by 26 seconds

Chicago Tribune
Near the end of a 1000-mile dog sled race, in the middle of the night in the middle ofCanada's Great White North, a 44-year-old man who grew up in Evanston hitched his hopes to an indomitable 7-year-old Alaskan husky named for the running back who had...
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Poll favors US in War of 1812 celebrations
Niagara Gazette
At a cursory glance of the budgets on both sides of the border to mark the bicentennial, it's hard toimagine the Americans can match the Canadians in observing the milestone. While the majority of those surveyed agreed the war significantly affected ...
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Hike the Bruce for MS
The Barrie Advance
WASAGA BEACH – Scott Toles is inviting people to hike for a cause in the fall as he takes on the Bruce Trail for MS. The Wasaga Beach resident is looking for people to participate in the MS Climb event in Tobermory on Sept. 6-9 to benefit the Simcoe ...
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2012-02-15T04:49:00.000-08:00

Kawartha Trans Canada Trail | Podcast

WHY IS THERE A Ws IN THE MIDDLE OF THE TRAIL? To enjoy the trail even more the KawarthaTrans Canada Trail Association in partnership with the ...
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Former mayor hot on the trail of history
The Barrie Examiner
“We were the first place north of the settlements of Upper Canada. ... lesson about the Underground Railroad, the Trans-Canada Trail and first settlements.

Imagine Canada Loves Five Good Ideas | Coach House Books
Imagine Canada. February 7 2012. The Imagine Canada website has posted a glowing review of Five Good Ideas: Practical Strategies for Non-Profit Success.
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Kershaw deserves to be honoured for his accomplishments - column by Laura Young
The Sudbury Star
Along with Alex Harvey, son of Pierre, and the rest of the Canadian team, Kershaw has created the expectation of excellence for Canada in Nordic skiing. He is consistently the top Canadian. We expect Canada to place in the top 20.
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Friday Night Dinner & Jam Session - Travel to Nova Scotia

Find hiking news on Twitter. Follow updates, reports, event news and more from the Nova Scotia Trails Federation. How else would you find out about alerts from ...
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Public offers vision for regional park
Canada.com
The RDN purchased the picturesque 34-hectare waterfront property a year ago from the United Church of Canada for $4.8 million. Formerly known as Camp Moorecroft, the park property was first identified by the RDN in 1995 as a priority site for regional ...
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Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada on Black History Month
thebahamasweekly.com
By Government of Canada "Every February, Canadians celebrate Black History Month by learning about and reflecting upon the legacy and accomplishments of black Canadians. “In conjunction with the 200 th anniversary of the War of 1812, we are taking a ...
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Surrey land purchase gives traction to waterfront park plan
Vancouver Sun
... recreation trail from Hope to the Strait of Georgia is taking shape, ... a route connected with theTrans-Canada and Sea to Sky trails that would be ...

Grants Awarded to Canadian Therapeutic Riding Centres

Horse-Canada.com
Through an ongoing partnership with Sport Canada, Para-Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce that four grants have been awarded to Canadian therapeutic riding centres. As part of this project, therapeutic riding centres that offer new competitive ...
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Skiing is good for the heart
Guelph Mercury
MONTEBELLO, QUEBEC —First there was cross-country skiing, then love blossomed on the trails. And now there's a love of skiing that goes into a fourth ...

Americans less likely than Canadians to Believe War of 1812 had ...
The study reveals telling national trends about how Canadians and Americans view and value the War of 1812 and other history. While 77% of Canadians ...
www.historica-dominion.ca/.../americans-less-likely-canadians...

Fuelling students' dreams and desire to succeed - Pneus Bélisle ...
Canada NewsWire
"According to the ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport du Québec (2010), approximately 30% of male students and 22% of female students under the ...

Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-14T04:19:00.000-08:00

ONTARIO'S SUPERIOR OUTDOOR ADVENTURES - Parks Canada

Parks Canada is excited about collaborating with the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation at two upcoming tradeshows in Toronto, Ontario, and ...
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/on/pukaskwa/plan/.../03.aspx

Canadian Ski Marathon a tradition: 'I see the same friends every year'
Ottawa Citizen
By Tom Spears, The Ottawa Citizen February 11, 2012 Cross-country skiers sprint out of the start gates at the annual Canadian Ski Marathon in Buckingham, Que., on a very chilly Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012. BUCKINGHAM, Que. — Last year, the 24th time ...
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Jasper Hiking & Trail Guide | Alberta, Canada | Jasper National Park ...
JASPER, ALBERTA—Canada—The Cavell Meadows hike is one of vacationers' most preferredtrails in Jasper National Park. Featuring floral meadows, huge ...
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Sudbury Star outdoors photo contest
The Sudbury Star
Randy Moratz is this week's winner of the Sudbury Star Outdoors Photo Contest. "This male pine grosbeak was part of a flock that showed up at my feeders," Moratz wrote with his submission. He wins four passes to Rainbow Cinemas.
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ATV club reaches out to develop trails and tourism

The Boundary Sentinel
Concerns were expressed about problems in trails use in the West Boundary. Land owners that live adjacent to the Trans Canada Trail had allegedly ...

'Incredibly difficult' but addictive, snowshoe racing is taking off
Globe and Mail
“Snowshoe running is not a far animal from road running or trail running,” says Dan ...Three years ago, Raquette Quebec, a snowshoeing organization, ...

Fun Run a no-go
Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser
Groomers throughout the province are all funded on the sale of trail passes through theNewfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation.

Information sessions aimed at protecting lighthouses
Western Star
The session will focus on the Heritage Lighthouse Protection Act to enable the designation and protection of federally owned lighthouses with heritage value. The act, according to a news release, depends on Canadians supporting the structures by ...
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Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-13T03:45:00.000-08:00

Canmore has everything Banff has, except crowds

TheChronicleHerald.ca
Now the big draw is tourism and more particularly skiing in the winter and golf, mountain biking and hiking in the summer. "What we offer that is different from Banff is a low-key atmosphere. It's not quite so touristy and busy.
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Club to vote on future of mountain biking in Nanaimo
Nanaimo News Bulletin
The Nanaimo Mountain Bike Club is meeting this weekend to discuss the possibility of formal land-use agreements with property owners. By Toby Gorman - Nanaimo News Bulletin Concerned about the destruction of popular riding trails through logging and ...
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Ice canoe race new extreme
Canada.com
But for some the high point of Quebec's winter festival is a canoe race pushing a path through icy floes - an old aboriginal tradition that is now an extreme sport. Teams of four rowers and a helmsman launch from the shores of Canada's Quebec City into ...
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On Yukon Quest trail, young Brent Sass takes aim at leaders
Alaska Dispatch
As the sun set in the Canadian Yukon Saturday night, frontrunning Two Rivers musher Allen Moore pressed on into the twilight, aiming to forge a gap between him and his pursuers in the 1000-mile Yukon Quest International Sled Dog Race.
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Canadian Ski Marathon a tradition: 'I see the same friends every year'

Ottawa Citizen
Last year, the 24th time Robert Saunders skied the 160-kilometre Canadian Ski Marathon, he had the most miserable night of his life. Somewhere along the trail he lost the tent that he was planning to sleep in on the Saturday night of the two-day event, ...
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Snowmobile tourism hit hard by lack of early snow
Kennebec Journal
Scott Newton, left, of North Country Rivers in Bingham, leads snowmobilers down Interconnected Trail System ITS 87 recently. Low snow amounts are beginning to pick up, and the company is counting on improving snow conditions for the rest of February ...
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Wolves stealing Yukon Quest trail markers
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
by Suzanna Caldwell / scaldwell@newsminer.com DAWSON CITY, Yukon - There are a lot of problems that can befall trail markers — treacherous conditions, ...

Checking on groundhogs' predictions
ThisWeekNews
... I set out along the trails of Hogback Ridge Preserve to see if anything was ... Georgia, Michigan, New York, Ontario and Nova Scotia — emerged to cloudy ...

Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-12T07:55:00.000-08:00

Federal government approves Jasper glacier walkway

Vancouver Sun
Kent's decision prompted a barrage of reactions from conservation, activist and tourism groups. The Yellow-stone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, Alberta Wilderness Association, and CanadianParks and Wilderness Society all panned the walkway.
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Conservation Results in Canada's Mountain ... - Parks Canada
Parks Canada Conservation Results in Canada's Mountain National Parks.
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/mtn/conservation.aspx

Midwinter marvel: Climbers make first ascent of Helmcken Falls wall
www.kamloopsnews.ca
By Mike Youds HELMCKEN FALLS — An ice-climbing team using advanced equipment has made the first ascent of the Helmcken Falls grotto. The UK's Tim Emmett and Slovenian Klem Preml, accompanied by a party of climbers from the US and Canmore, Alta., ...
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GTA braces for winter's return
CBC.ca
Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of snow and a steep drop in temperatures starting Friday afternoon. And in advance of the deep freeze the City of Toronto said it is issuing an extreme cold weather alert, ...
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Campbell River trails to be diverted for dam construction

Campbell River Mirror
By Kristen Douglas - Campbell River Mirror BC Hydro has been deliberating the best option for the aging generating station and now it's up to the BC Utilities Commission. The board will give its verdict on the project – that comes with a $1.35 billion ...
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Parks & Trails - City of Coquitlam
Coquitlam's trail system totals over 90 km and includes a portion of the Trans Canada Trail. There are trail surfaces suited to all types of activity within a relatively ...
www.coquitlam.ca/parks-recreation-and.../overview.aspx

Make it a year for life-altering adventure
Edmonton Journal
This 17-day excursion from Adventure Canada includes Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Greenland in a single sailing, including a stop at the Ilulissat, where North America's icebergs calve from the Greenland ice cap. The operational word here is ...
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KingRidge Stables Named as 2011 Equine Canada Breeder of the ...
Ottawa, ON— Equine Canada has named KingRidge Stables, located in King, ON, as the winner of the inaugural Equine Canada Canadian Breeder of the Year ...
www.c-s-h-a.org/.../kingridge-stables-named-as-2011-equine-...

Yukon Arctic Ultra 100 mile – Race Report
Breathe Magazine
The day flew by with a pre-race trail briefing, gear check and pasta dinner. ... to be very hospitable and proud of their city and the Yukon in general.

Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-11T12:41:00.000-08:00

Minden Times
Also present was James Cartwright, a three-time Olympian and high-performance manager of Canoe/Kayak Canada. Cartwright said he was first introduced to the ...

War of 1812 heroes get their due on postage stamps
Niagara Falls Review
The two historic figures, who helped defend Upper Canada in the War of 1812, will be part of an exhibit showing stamps of the Niagara Region when the society holds its annual stamp exhibition. While Gen. Brock was already featured on a stamp in 1969, ...
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Winter travel options aplenty in Upper Peninsula
Huffington Post
The 28-mile-long Noquemanon Trail network near Marquette is among those open to fat bikes. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is named for a 15-mile-long ...

news - Get Out There - Canada's source for sports, recreation and ...
Canada's source for endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure ... “ Heart disease and stroke takes the lives of 1 in 3 Canadians too soon. Your TC10K ...
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'Inactivity crisis' extends to Jerome renewal

North Shore News
Or does the accord mean the City of North Vancouver can look to support from ParticipAction for any grants it might apply for from senior governments to ...

$1.35 billion project will have more good than not so good
Canada.com
The existing Canyon View Trail will be re-established after construction. Watson said BC Hydro will allow special upper river access to Fisheries and Oceans Canada so that Quinsam Hatchery staff can continue to do their fish-counting swims of the river ...
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Nordic ski club hosts biggest event yet
Drayton Valley Western Review
19 the Pembina Nordic Ski Club will host the Alberta Cup 5/6 on behalf of the Edmonton Nordic Ski Club, with the support of the Eagle Point Park Trails ...

Nipissing Nordic makes strides at Eastern Canadian Championships

Bay Today
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 by: Chris DawsonCANTLEY, QC - Nipissing Nordic's varsity squad returns to their local trails after a weekend of racing in the ...

Vancouver Island's Juan de Fuca Marine Trail
Boise Weekly
by Scott Marchant The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail lets hikers experience the seclusion and dramatic vistas of Vancouver Island. Access: Several airlines fly from Boise to Victoria, BC, and ferry service leaves from both Anacortes, Wash., and Port Angeles ...
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Top racers confirmed for 24-hour Solo Worlds
Cyclingnews.com
Many of the world's top elite male 24-hour racers are expected to battle for the 24-Hour SoloMountain Bike World Championship title on September 14-16, 2012, when it returns to Canmore,Canada. Australia's Jason English (Merida Bikes) will be back to ...
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Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-10T09:23:00.000-08:00

Explore the Rockies on a budget

Calgary Herald
"Our favourite place to cross-country ski is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. It's free, and with almost 100 kilometres of maintained ski trails there is a lot of variety. "Many families choose to start skiing from either the Pocaterra Warming Hut or ...
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Minus 10 outside. Looks like a great golf day
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... and charity - The Children's Wish Foundation of New Brunswick, to be exact. ... players were waist-deep, so now they make walking trails for players.

Trip planning made easy
CANOE
Elk Point boasts the only viewing deck on the North Saskatchewan River, while Alberta's Iron HorseTrail is 300 km of multi-use trails.

Hus wears the badge of Canada with pride
Calgary Herald
The unique instrument is built from 63 pieces and truly Canadian artifacts that help tell this country's tale including a piece of Pierre Trudeau's paddle, Paul Henderson's hockey stick, the original Blue Nose sailing ship, Maurice (Rocket) Richard's ...
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Superintendent moving on after over a decade at Quetico Park
Atikokan Progress
“As the world gets more global, you have to be part of bigger things to get noticed,” said Reilly, a Beaten Path Ski Club member, who played an active role in connecting Quetico to the TransCanada Trail network, which now extends from Nym Lake into ...
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Hike Nova Scotia holds summit

Nova News Now
He says several trails have been built and abandoned and some are in “dangerous disrepair.” There's no walking culture in Nova Scotia, Haynes says, ...

Clinic teaches equine health
Cochrane Times
By Ryan McLeod Equi-Health Canada held an in-depth horse first aid course on Feb. 3 and 4 at the Cochrane Agriculture society. The Equi-Health course held in Cochrane featured two days of extensive hands-on training, dealing with everything from ...
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'Public doing a great job'
Western Star
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook has conducted checks on the trails the past two weekends. On Wednesday, the police force made its first ...

Waterton Park's day of Family Fun will be busy
Prairie Post
This event is organized by Parks Canada and the Waterton Chamber of Commerce, including Waterton Lakes Inns and Resorts, Waterton Glacier Suites, and Waterton Outdoor Adventures. For a detailed schedule of events, to register for a ski trip, ...
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Council debates trails, levies
St. Albert Gazette
... City council is grappling with the issue of how to plan for trails, parks, ... in light of an AlbertaCourt of Appeal ruling, is needed more than simply ...

Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-09T08:18:00.000-08:00

ATV ban doesn't mean losing funding

Similkameen Spotlight
Trans Canada Trail has eliminated funding in other provinces where the law is ... reported that a child being slapped for riding an ATV on the trail.

Get outdoors and enjoy winter
Truro Daily News
He said with both adult and youth obesity rates so high across Canada it is vitally important for people to seek physical fitness opportunities. "There is a desperate need for people to stay active," he said. "Winter is a blah time and people need to ...
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National Tree Seed Centre : Ash conservation - Canadian Forest ...
Conservation of ash genetic resources. Emerald ash borer (EAB), an exotic insect, poses an economic and environmental threat to ash trees in Canada. Since it ...
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Loosing Battle
Niagara Gazette
By Don Glynn Niagara Gazette Most historians agree that the War of 1812 — involving the British, the Americans, their Indian allies, and countless innocent civilians — helped to forge the destiny of a continent. Now 200 years later, ...
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Parks Canada Approves Glacier Discovery Walk Project

DigitalJournal.com (press release)
9, 2012 /CNW/ - Parks Canada officially announced today that the Glacier Discovery Walk project has met all required environment assessment guidelines and is a project that is acceptable withinParks Canada's policy framework governing the management ...
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Beauty Creek to Stanley Falls | Hiking in Jasper | Jasper National ...
As with most hiking trails in the Canadian Rockies, Beauty Creek to Stanley Falls contains some natural features that may be dangerous. Hikers along this trail ...
www.jaspernationalpark.com/hiking-beauty-creek-stanley-falls...

Nanaimo paddling group has coach boat stolen
Canada.com
Thieves broke into the compound of the Go Rowing Paddling Association of Canada's Nanaimo chapter and stole the group's coaching boat sometime between Thursday night and Sunday morning. The association locks up the 14-foot skiff and its 15-horsepower ...
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Waterton Winterfest set for Family Day long weekend
Pincher Creek Echo
... cross-country ski, or even hop on a horse-drawn carriage ride, ... Akamina Parkway will once again offer folks a warm drink before hitting the trails.

Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-08T06:17:00.000-08:00

Paddle Canada Flat water Sea Kayaking Instructor Training and ...

Paddle Canada Intro to Kayaking Instructor Training and. Assessment. Committed 2 The Core Sea Kayak Coaching. May 4-6, 2021. Course Directors: ...
www.committed2thecore.com/.../Intro%20Sea%20Kayaking%...

Woodside seeks patience over snow removal
CBC.ca
... be all shoveled off, walking trails and everything like that,” he said. ... Woodside said Fredericton ranks among the best in New Brunswick for snow ...

Travel the globe with ABAC in 2012
WALB-TV
Also including in the trip is the 9 Mile Confederation Bridge, the Cabot Trail, and the EvangelineTrail. This trip is $2350. A trip to the French Riviera ...

Equestrian talent closer to Olympic dream
durhamregion.com
A number of riders in Uxbridge and Port Perry are hoping to be named to the Canadian Olympic team for 2012. February 2012 Submitted photo NORTH DURHAM -- Recently Equine Canada posted the 2012 national team list that included a number of riders from ...
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Paris in the springtime, or a Valentine getaway

Montreal Gazette
There are 19 trails for beginners, 30 intermediate level trails and lots of ... in Quebec City has a romantic getaway special available now through Feb.

High hopes for AWG cross-country skiers
Alberta Daily Herald Tribune
Bardak is one of 10 local athletes to qualify for the 2012 Alberta Winter Games. ... “Canmore and Grande Prairie have the hardest trails in Alberta and with ...

Controversial glacier project in Jasper National Park wins approval
Globe and Mail
Parks Canada's stamp of approval for a multimillion dollar observation deck in Jasper National Park has sparked a debate if the country's national parks are headed on a slippery slope towards privatization. The Glacier Discovery Walk, the brainchild of ...
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Justin Timberlake Celebrates 31st Birthday With Lavish Ski Vacation
Us Magazine
To celebrate his recent birthday, newly engaged Justin Timberlake headed to Fernie,British Columbia Canada to hit the slopes for a few days of alpine skiing. Though he turned 31 on January 31, Timberlake took his getaway over Super Bowl weekend, ...
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Canadian Trails - Sled, Ski, Hike, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-07T10:42:00.000-08:00

2011 Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year: Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Horse-Canada.com
Tina Bodfield accepted the Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year Award on behalf of Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. Photo by Robert Young Equine Canada proudly announces that the 2011 recipient of the Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year is Omega Alpha ...
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Trails in Canada - how do I know where they are? - The Horse Forum
Hello, numpty question here from a soon-to-be-Brit-in-Canada. We are moving to Alberta, to commutable-distance outside of Edmonton. How do I look on.
www.horseforum.com/.../trails-canada-how-do-i-know-11159...

Quebec boosts protected northern areas to 20 per cent
Canada.com
``We're in a celebratory mood,'' said Patrick Nadeau, executive director of the Quebec chapter of theCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society. ``Moving from 12 to 20 per cent protected areas in northern Quebec might not sound like a huge increase, ...
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Black pioneers helped shape Nanaimo's history
Canada.com
Gantt, who is also the president of the Nanaimo African Heritage Society, plays the role of event promoter and anthropologist each February. "What really inspires me is the stories and discovering that a lot of people do not know about the history that ...
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Ice climbing in St Boniface

Winnipeg Sun
Winnipegger Ian Givens reaches the top of the ice climbing tower of Le Club d�escalade de Saint-Boniface on Sun., Feb. 5, 2012. JASON HALSTEAD/WINNIPEG SUN QMI AGENCY Stand alone Winnipegger Ian Givens reaches the top of the ice climbing tower of Le ...
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Canucks win world cup ski cross
The Barrie Advance
Crowds clapped, hollered, and waved as team Canada raced over rollers and flew across jumps to take gold in both men's and women's ski cross at the World Cup at Blue Mountain. From February 1 to 8, Blue Mountain hosted the World Cup Ski and Snowboard ...
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Winnipeg Basks in Unseasonably Warm February Weather
ChrisD.ca (blog)
The weekend brought an onslaught of outdoor activities, including the 11th Annual Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel, the always popular cross-country ski trails at the Wildewood Club golf course, and the third annual Mid-Winter Festival.
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200 Years since 1812
Norwich Bulletin (blog)
President Madison asked for the first declaration of war by Congress even though the Federalists all opposed it (June 1812.) America lost Fort Mackinac to British invasion in August 1812. The US failed three times to invade Canada.
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Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-06T05:38:00.000-08:00

Cross Country Skiing in the Canadian Rockies | CRMR

Trail and location information about cross country skiing in the Canadian Rocky ... Learn more about Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Ski and Stay Packages.
www.crmr.com/cross-country-skiing-rockies/

Debate over hunting at Stratham Hill Park
Seacoastonline.com
Hunting is currently allowed on the trails and in Stratham Hill Park, according to Dave Canada, chairman of the Board of Selectmen. The proposed revision states there will be "No devices such as, but not limited to, firearms, bows, slingshots, ...
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Parks Canada Seeks Young Torontonians Perspective on Rouge National Urban Park
MarketWatch (press release)
"Rouge National Urban Park - the 'people's park' - will provide an entry-point to connect youth to theoutdoors and history, helping to inspire the next generation of stewards." As part of the establishment process, Parks Canada has been working with ...
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Book Review: Snowshoeing in the Canadian Rockies

Snowshoe Magazine
Nugara brings us a much-needed snowshoeing guidebook for the Canadian Rockies and literally takes snowshoeing to new heights. The book covers areas from Waterton Lakes National Park to Banff National Park and shows easy to difficult snowshoeing routes ...
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Less whining, more two-wheeling
Winnipeg Free Press
Route: St. Malo to Winnipeg, utilizing roads and trails along the Crow Wing Trail, a section of theTrans Canada Trail. Duration: Up to 28 hours. The cutoff to complete the race is Sunday, Feb. 19, at noon. Philosophy: "Some Manitobans spend a lot of ...
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Sissiboo bridge demolition falls apart
Daily Business Buzz
Crews working on the Sissiboo River bridge (near Weymouth, Nova Scotia) ... Rick Jacques, trailscoordinator, says the exact cause of the collapse is under ...

River cleanup Sunday
Coquitlam Now
The classification Elgear is referring to comes by way of the Outdoor Recreation Council of British Columbia, which releases a yearly top 10 list of BC's ...

Canadian Trails - Sled. Ski, Hike or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-05T05:47:00.000-08:00

better left unsaid · Hike Nova Scotia Hiking And Snowshoeing ...

First up after the introductions from Hike Nova Scotia President Deb Ryan was a dual presentation on long-distance hiking trails. Jim Vance talked about the ...
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Family & Community
Edmonton Journal
Information: Register at cometryringette.com Waskahegan Trail Association -Free guided hike from opposite Riverside golf course along the North Saskatchewan ...

Yukon Quest 300 amps up its style
Fairbanks Daily News-Miner
The 300-mile race traverses some of the most difficult elements on the Yukon Quest trail, including 3000-foot plus Rosebud and Eagle Summits and the extreme ...

Equestrian coach rides away with award
Nanaimo News Bulletin
Receiving her coaching certification from Equine Canada in 1994, Pellizzari finds many rewards in teaching, including watching the growth of confidence and self-esteem in her students. But the best part of her work is participating in a profession she ...
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Snowmobile club wants trails maintained near town wellfield - Local ...

Several trails link up with the New Brunswick trail system, while Trail 366 provides access to New Brunswick and Tidnish via the Chignecto Ship Railway and ...
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Deadly equine herpes strain reported in southwestern Ontario
Toronto Star
While Neurotropic Equine Herpes Virus-1 is not a reportable disease in Canada, Ontario has a new Animal Health Act and it is one of the diseases under consideration for mandatory reporting in the province. In the past years there have been EHV-1 ...
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Hut to hut at Tremblant park
Montreal Gazette
The Diable sector has a 50-kilometre loop trail, with two huts along the trail ... click on the ParcsQuébec link, then on Mont Tremblant and cross-country ...

Cross Country Skiing in the Canadian Rockies | CRMR
Trail and location information about cross country skiing in the Canadian Rocky ... Learn more about Canadian Rocky Mountain Resorts Ski and Stay Packages.
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Canadian Trails - Sled. Ski, Hike or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-04T05:35:00.000-08:00

Be a good Canadian: make the best of winter

EMC Arnprior
The region offers more than 2500 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails. ... and they remain a reminder of our rural past as horse-drawn sleigh rides are ...

Kayak Yak: Canadian Paddling Legend Don Starkell Dies
Starkell believed that he paddled more than 120000 km over his paddling career, which also included taking part in the 1967 trans-Canada Centennial Paddle.
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Historical re-enactor Corbett to hold presentation at Bath Fire Hall Friday
Steuben Courier
Historical re-enactor Jim Corbett, in period dress as an army surgeon, will explain medical care in the War of 1812, and tell the tale of Steuben County soldiers in that conflict. Local militia were engaged in at least two invasions of Canada... not to ...
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Find your way trail running
Straight.com
Trail runners Senja Palonen and Rich Wheater hoof it along the Baden-Powell ... “Rock climbing is tiring. When I'm on a road trip, whether to Squamish or ...

news - Get Out There - Canada's source for sports, recreation and ...

... source for endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure ... Mon, Jan 23, 2012, MOMAR Cumberland Voted Best Adventure Race in Western Canada ...
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Hiking trail task force releases draft report
Pique newsmagazine
by Andrew Mitchell A special hiking trails task force created by the Resort Municipality of Whistler's Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee (FWAC) has presented the second draft of its report on Whistler area hiking trails — and what would be ...
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MEC to distribute Ghost bikes in Canada
Pinkbike.com
by Tyler Maine Vancouver – Leading retailer, Mountain Equipment Co-op, has announced a partnership with German bike manufacturer Ghost Bikes, becoming the first North American retailer of the respected brand. Exclusive to MEC, Ghosts won't be found ...
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Parks Canada walks away from national park plan
CBC.ca
'An opportunity that cannot be lost' Chloe O'Loughlin, the director of terrestrialconservation for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society in BC, said she's alarmed by the news. The Pacific rattlesnake is one of 56 threatened and endangered species ...
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Canadian Trails - Sled. Ski, Hike or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-03T09:21:00.000-08:00

The 46th CSM: Celebrate CSM's "Point-to-Point" Adventure ...

MarketWatch
MONTEBELLO, QC, Feb. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- Experiencing the best ... original point to point trail as ready, challenging and full of adventure.

Change of Venue
Gander Beacon
And it is this way because the money collected from the snowmobile passes goes towards grooming and keeping up the trails. On the Newfoundland and Labrador ...

City's sports figures celebrated
Canada.com
Kelly Russell: Kelly has been active in the Nanaimo paddling community for the last eight years as a paddler and a coach. She began paddling dragon boat in 2004 and soon became a coach to her own team and other crews. Her achievements include coach of ...
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Profile: John Smith
Delco News Network
... area of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, in the Arctic regions. ... rare plant species, ancient trees and extensive hiking trails were the ...

Town congratulates the Humber Watershed Alliance on award

Caledon Citizen
Mayor Marolyn Morrison and Town councillors last week congratulated Humber Watershed Alliance members Madeleine McDowell, Heather Broadbent, Lisette Mallet and Mary Louise Ashbourne on receiving a National Achievement Award from the Heritage Canada ...
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Online Voting Opens for Canada's Coolest School Trip
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
"It's a privilege for us to be a part of this contest and to welcome our nation's youth to experience all the adventure and excitement that awaits them in the world's coolest outdoor playground." The My Parks Pass program was launched in May 2010 as a ...
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Historical committee looking for new members
CottageCountryNow.ca
... and having already crossed Halifax, Nova Scotia, Charlottetown, PEI, Fredericton, ... and maintaining the trails) are going through,” the sledder said.

CCOHS: RT @ParticipACTION: Start a workplace walking group! What ...
CCOHS: RT @ParticipACTION: Start a workplace walking group! What did you do on your lunch break today? http://t.co/WxYfCjUn More...
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Canadian Trails - Sled. Ski, Hike or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-02T05:12:00.000-08:00

Parks Canada wants time to study for-profit project

CTV.ca
Parks Canada wants more time to study a US company's proposal to build a commercial tourism project at a World Heritage Site in the Rocky Mountains. JASPER, Alta. — Parks Canada wants more time to study a US company's proposal to build a commercial ...
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Minister Kenney Issues Statement Celebrating Black History Month
MarketWatch (press release)
"As Black History Month begins, Canadians have a great opportunity to learn about the historical contributions of a community whose legacy stretches back to Canada's earliest days. "This year, the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 affords a chance ...
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Biosecurity e-Session Date Announced by Equine Guelph
TheHorse.com
ACVIM, an associate professor in the Department of Pathobiology and Canada Research Chair at the University of Guelph's Ontario Veterinary College. Proof-positive that the time for prevention has now arrived is the January 2012 biosecurity update from ...
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WEEKLY DNR ENFORCEMENT REPORT: Snowmobile activity increases ...

Grand Forks Herald
CO Woinarowicz worked area snowmobile trails seeing many anxious riders out on the fresh ...(Fosston) checked anglers, snowmobilers, fish houses, and ATVs.

Alleviating the pain of portage
TheChronicleHerald.ca
There are two fishing holes I want to get to and I can't get my kayak there.'.” With help from the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, ...

What's happening with cross-country ski trails at COP?
This is an update about the plans to expand COP's cross-country ski trails onto the undeveloped East Slopes. We know many people are interested in this topic, ...
skierbob.ca/whats-happening-with-cross-country-ski-trails-at-c...

Whistler Mountain Bike Park Teams Up With Giant Bikes
Pinkbike.com
by Tyler Maine Whistler Mountain Bike Park and Giant Bicycles are excited to announce they will be working together for the 2012 bike season. Giant, one of mountain biking's top bike manufacturers, will become the official bike partner of the Whistler ...
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Cabela's to fill 150 positions for new Saskatoon location
StarPhoenix
The 50000-square-foot store will be Cabela's third store in Canada, joining locations in Winnipeg and Edmonton. The store, scheduled to open this spring, features hunting, fishing, camping and otheroutdoor gear, as well as outdoor clothing, ...
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Canadian Trails - Sled. Ski, Hike or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-02-01T11:03:00.000-08:00

STEVE SWENSON'S BLOG: Canadian Rockies Ice

I've been busy ice climbing in the Canadian Rockies this winter so I will try play catch up with some photos on some classic routes. Things started out with an ...
steveswensonsblog.blogspot.com/.../canadian-rockies-ice.html

Local nordic trails in demand
Drayton Valley Western Review
Pembina Nordic is one of the only set of trails in the area with a sufficient amount of snow for skiers and those training for the Canadian Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Festival. “We've had a lot of new people out to our trails, most days when I go ...
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Cedar route mulled for Trans Canada Trail
Nanaimo News Bulletin
It begins in Colliery Dam Park, runs through the backwoods of Nanaimo and Extension to the Nanaimo River. A bridge over the river is needed to connect it with the south route along the HaslamTrail, Haslam Creek suspension bridge, Timberlands Road and ...
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Workout Wednesday: Have you lost your competitive edge?

Winnipeg Sun
Participaction has stats on their website that are generally frightening. They say that “an average of 7% of young people attain the recommended level of 60 ...

Got snow? Get outdoors and play! | Participaction-en
January (23). ► Got snow? Get outdoors and... ► Is your school active? ► New ParticipACTIONPosters; ► Start a walking group; ► Four elements of a good.
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Slope away for fantastic adventures in Canada
shropshirestar.com
It's all downhill from here, as Alex James ventures for a memorable skiing holiday in the CanadianRockies. And we we're off. Skis pointing down, piste dropping off, and the first gate fast approaching. The Lake Louise World Cup course in the Canadian ...
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Subdivision will 'spark' housing boom in Hastings
Northumberland News
Its proximity to Peterborough and Cobourg (where VIA Rail stops) and the presence of the Trent River and the Trans-Canada Trail makes Hastings "a great location" for development, he said. Batavia Homes president Greg Defreitas agreed, and cited other ...
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Canadian Trails - Sled. Ski, Hike or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-01-31T04:56:00.000-08:00

Put on the skis, hit the golf course

Winnipeg Free Press
The cross-country ski track in the Wildwood Trails system is a ... bill (the Cross Country SkiAssociation of Manitoba cuts the trail for the group).

Protect Trails with a Long-Lasting Gate
Owen Sound Sun Times
I think that Danny Williams, the Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador should give himself a shake and ask: “have I drank to much Newfie screech? “[.

Signature Experiences Collection® members make international debut ...
PR Newswire
... back at an outdoor jazz festival, navigating whitewater rapids in a kayak or pulling up your own lobster for a cook-out: it must be a Canadian summer!

East Coast cruises offer varied trips ashore
MetroNews Canada
From there, cruise passengers have an opportunity to explore the Cabot Trail, ... offered on PEI, including a visit to Holland College's Culinary Institute.

Paddler trekked from Winnipeg to Amazon
Winnipeg Free Press
To legions of admirers, Don Starkell was one of Canada's last great adventurers -- a determined distance paddler who embarked on epic voyages purely for the sake of the challenge. To a handful of detractors, Winnipeg's most famous canoeist and kayaker ...
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Kearney Dog Sled Races Good for North Muskoka Resorts

PR Web (press release)
The 18th Annual Kearney Dog Sled Races will take place in the Almaguin Highlands in North Muskoka. Drawings crowds from across Canada and from the US, this annual winter event is important to the area's tourist-based economy and especially welcomed by ...
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No Law Against Motors On KVR : New Coalmont Courier
The very mention of motorized vehicles using the Trans Canada Trail can stir a heated variety of emotions both for and against it. The fact is, at present, there is ...
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The Bay of Fundy
Easier
It sits between the Canadian provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, ... Coastal hiking trailstake you across dramatic cliffs that rise above Fundy's ...

Deer Lake RCMP hopes to begin trail patrols soon
Western Star
The Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation hopes to see more patrolling among members when it comes to trail passes.

Canadian Trails - Sled. Ski, Hike or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-01-30T04:45:00.000-08:00

Big turnout for Bragg Creek meeting

CTV.ca
I grew up in a Canadian National Park, and I have never seen fire safeing ... with a cigarette or match, or an ATV user with mud and grass on the muffler.

Toronto turning purple and green Saturday for celebration of War of 1812 ...
Globe and Mail
“We are the country that we are today because the War of 1812 was fought,” Darrell Bricker, Honorary Colonel of the Queen's York Rangers, said. “They described taking over Canada, at the time, as being a mere matter of marching and it turned out not to ...
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Bike lanes in Kanata to connect to Trans Canada Trail - Topix
Bike lanes in Kanata to connect to Trans Canada Trail. Full story: Richmond Hill Liberal. Bike lanes in Kanata to connect to Trans Canada Trail. Cyclists use the ...
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Cross-country ski trails near Drummondville offer ... - Montreal Gazette
canada.com network .... The ski club is a non-profit organization that runs cross- country trails on the outskirts of Drummondville, about 120 kilometres northeast ...
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The War Without a Loser
Wall Street Journal
The War of 1812 used to be called the forgotten war. The bicentenary of the three-year conflict between the United States and Britain, now upon us, has finally begun to inspire historians to shed more light on it. For even after 200 years it is not ...
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Swiss canton of Bern proposes banning mountain-biking
Pinkbike.com
Bern, a Swiss canton, has actually proposed banning mountain-biking on singletrack trails and restricting riding only to fire roads and restricted singletrack trails. The law (the Forest Act) has yet to been changed and there is a public comment period ...
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Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-01-29T10:24:00.000-08:00

10 Winter Getaways to Suit Every Age

New York Times
... mornings spent horseback riding cowboy-style or exploring nature trails in the Sonoran Desert, ... while you hit the spa— in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.

City parks plan a real success
Canada.com
"From safety and infrastructure improvements to rehabilitating Sybil Andrews Cottage and Walter Morgan studio, to trails and parks and the community garden in Willow Point, all these projects were built thanks to community and funding partnerships and ...
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District IPP support hinges on trail users
Squamish Chief
At the time, local mountain and dirt biking organizations expressed concern that the proposed 20.4 kilometres of power lines linking the plant to the BC Hydro power grid would interfere with popular recreational trails. “If the 120-day extension is ...
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Paddle Canada Sea Kayak Courses - Victoria Events & Classes ...
paddle canada sea kayak skills level 1 1- jan 28-29 2- feb 4-5 3- feb 25-26 sign up now atgokayak.ca. Read & reply to this Victoria classified ad free.
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Rails to Trails recommendations
Kimberley Daily Bulletin
An increasing number of offroad vehicles are being reported on the trails. The RCMP cannot enforce non-motorized restriction without such a bylaw. 5. The cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley will include the Trans Canada Trail as an additional insured for ...
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Ski trail offers river views

Montreal Gazette
The ski club is a non-profit organization that runs crosscountry trails on the ... In summer, the attraction recreates life in a 19th-century Quebec hamlet, ...

outdoor adventure canada - forums - Greetings from near Algonquin
outdoor adventure canada - forums. Forum Index ... Thought I would check it out and share thoughts and experiences on outdoor adventures. Canoe tripping is ...
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Clearwater's Mullen wins Rail Trail 200 again
Clearwater Times
Mullen, who has been racing for over 30 years, stated the trail route was ... Rail Trail 200 is a pre-qualifying race for both the Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race ...

Change in the air
Ottawa Citizen
Today, the trains are gone, the tracks pulled up and replaced by the Trans Canada Trail and the Mississippi River now carries boaters, not logs. Only the co-operative remains to grade and sell some 1.35 million kilograms of wool on behalf of farmers ...
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In a tight spot
Western Star
With about 400 passes sold in the early going, the Newfoundland and Labrador ... It will take about double the trail pass sales already made to provide ...

Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run wraps up on a high note
Quesnel Cariboo Observer
... by members of the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Association for months. ... One musher flew from her home in Ottawa to Saskatchewan and travelled from there ...

Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-01-28T10:03:00.000-08:00

Come and Hear About the Snowshoe and War and the Defence of Canada
Ottawa Citizen (blog)
Discover how aboriginal technology was adapted to defend Canada during the War of 1812. Join us at the Canadian War Museum for a showshoe trek with historical commentary along the Ottawa River. Step back in time to the winter of 1813 when members of ...
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Chief Tecumseh may get museum in his honour
CBC.ca
... would be built on the site of the Battle of the Thames, where the Shawnee chief was killed during the War of 1812. Lisa Gilbert is chair of Friends of the Tecumseh Monument. She said Chief Tecumseh is a hero to Canadians and the First Nations.
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HISTORY OF BLACKS IN CANADA TRACED BACK AS FAR AS 1605
Montreal Gazette
1812-1815: Thousands of black volunteers fight for the British in the War of 1812. 1815-1860: Tens of thousands of African-Americans seek refuge in Canada through the underground railroad. Aug. 28, 1833: British Parliament abolishes slavery in the ...
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Metro - Snowshoe treks mark 1812 bicentennial
OTTAWA - The Canadian War Museum is hosting snowshoe treks with a historical twist.
www.metronews.ca/.../1080579--snowshoe-treks-mark-1812-...

'Blue Obsession'

Coeur d'Alene Press
"The beautiful and ever-changing icefalls of Alaskan glaciers provide a stunning setting for some unusual ice climbing adventures. Inspired by a film seen years past at the Banff Mountain Film Festival that had amazing cinematography and very inspiring ...
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Within an inch of his life
Orléans Star
(Photo: Provided) Last Canada Day, St. Peter High School student Clayton Carter set off on an ATVwith four other friends on a trail in Big Rideau, ...

What happened to winter?
Globe and Mail
More than half of the snowmobile trails in Saskatchewan and Manitoba are still closed because there isn't enough snow on the ground. And cross-country skiers in Alberta were forced to cancel one of their marquee ski events, the Alberta Cup, ...
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Introduction to Tabor Ski Trails - Caledonia Nordic Ski Club - Home
We are pleased to also offer 5 kms of Lit trails nightly from dusk until 9:30pm ... The CaledoniaNordic Ski Club, inconjunction with Sons of Norway Ski Club invite you on a 'Tour of the ... In preparation for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, [ More] ...
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Two Canadian Hikers Unequipped for Snow + Nightfall Rescued Near Tram
Patch.com
Two hikers from Canada were unprepared for snow and nightfall when they got lost Tuesday on a steep trail between Palm Springs and the tram station in the San Jacinto Mountains, a sheriff's sergeant said. Anna Moshchenko, 46, and Mario German, 48, ...
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Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-01-27T11:45:00.000-08:00

Snow hampered this year's Rail Trail 200 Dog Sled Race

The Boundary Sentinel
Sims said they want to improve the trails and address issues like poor footing. The Rail Trail 200 is a prequalifying race for both the Yukon Quest Sled Dog ...

Tree plan irks trail users
CTV.ca
Alberta's Forest Management Plan contracted Spray Lake Sawmills to clear cut ... The dozens oftrails are used year round by hikers, skiers and bikers.

Take only pictures, leave only snow angels
Calgary Herald
And when our beautiful regional parks and trails sparkle on a blanket of ... and respect for our wildlands, and there's no shortage of those in Alberta.

The sweetest thing you can do in winter
Canada.com
By Lexi Bainas, Citizen January 27, 2012 When most of us think of tapping maple trees, we visualize scenes from eastern Canada. Buckets hanging off trunks in a snowy countryside, or an oldtimer in a woolly muffler boiling a big pot of syrup over an ...
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Canadian Coast Guard Celebrates 50 Years of Service

MarketWatch (press release)
"It is with great pride that I congratulate the Canadian Coast Guard on its 50th anniversary and I invite all Canadians to join me in celebrating this milestone. "Although its heritage can be traced back to a time before Confederation, ...
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Protect your barn from sporadic disease
Harnesslink
... and Canada Research Chair at the University of Guelph. Proof-positive that the time for prevention has now arrived is the January 2012 biosecurity update from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs confirming cases of Equine Herpes ...
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Warming huts now under construction at The Forks in Winnipeg
CBC.ca
Once completed they will grace the River Trail along the Assiniboine River. ... Jerald Peters, president of the Manitoba Association of Architects, ...

No snow no problem for SSRA
Meadow Lake Progress
... year didn't stop the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Racing Association (SSRA) from hosting their ...It's a trail sled that I have running good,” Laird said.

Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-01-26T09:33:00.000-08:00

Paddle Manitoba - 2012 Course Offerings

Paddle Canada 'Lake Canoe Instructor Intermediate Tandem' ... Intermediate Tandem are able to teach the following Paddle Canada tandem canoeing courses: ...
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Money trails
Calgary Herald
That's not small change, and it doesn't include payments from other organizations directed toward environmental activism in the rest of Canada. The oilsands operations put bread on the table of tens of thousands of Albertans and are one of the main ...
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Hockey and Bicycle Helmets Provide Best Protection in Outdoor Activities ...
Physical Therapy Products
Researchers at the University of Ottawa, Canada, and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), Ottawa, Canada, performed a study to determine how well available protective headgear would fare when used for winter activities.
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Skiers hit the trails for Sofie Manarin Nickel Loppet
NorthernLife.ca
The annual Sofie Manarin Nickel Loppet takes place this Sunday at the Laurentian Ski Trails. File photo. The annual Sofie Manarin Nickel Loppet will hit the Laurentian Ski Trails this Sunday. The Sofie Manarin Nickel Loppet is the first event in the ...
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Internet censors pose a threat to freedom

Winnipeg Free Press
Finding censorship online is like tracking a snowmobile trail groomer. So where are these elusive groomers? They started grooming last week on the snowmobile trails, but no one seems to have seen one. There are tracks in the snow, stories from riders ...
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Bike lanes in Kanata south will connect to Trans Canada Trail
EMC Kanata
Cyclists will be happy to hear that the bike lanes on Terry Fox Drive will now extend to the Trans Canada Trail, said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley on Jan. 19. EMC News - Cycling in the community is set to get easier with the addition of bike lanes ...
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Guided snowshoe treks along Ottawa River mark War of 1812 bicentennial
Winnipeg Free Press
3-20), the museum is inviting visitors to discover how aboriginal technology — snowshoes — was used to defend Canada during the War of 1812. In the winter of 1813, members of the 104th Regiment of Foot marched for two months from New Brunswick to ...
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Riding horses helps youths develop skills
Fort Frances Times
“I was thrilled,” enthused Rhonda Snowshoe, owner and operator of Running Horse Ranch. “Every time we did a trail ride and seeing the kids faces, ...

Hiking in Southwest British Columbia | Hiking ... - Vancouver Trails
The Vancouver Trails Forum with information on hiking trails, trail reports, outdoor gear, and much more.
www.vancouvertrails.com/forum/forum/hiking-southwest-bc

Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-01-25T12:16:00.000-08:00

Group wants council back in the saddle on South Langley Regional Trail

Langley Times
Carleigh Patterson leads the Backcountry Horsemen of BC's BC 150 Ride along a trail near the Sumas River in 2008. By Tricia Leslie - Langley Times There could be happier trails ahead for area residents who enjoy using the South Langley Regional Trail.
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War of 1812 'Tecumseh flag' a buried treasure
Windsor Star
... is an incredible piece of Canada's history. Tattered and discoloured, it's a British flag purported to have been used to cover the body of the great Shawnee chief Tecumseh after he was killed in the Battle of the Thames in the War of 1812.
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Coquihalla Trips & Trails - Federation of Mountain Clubs of British ...
The Coquihalla mountain region is often ignored as a trips and trails trekking area, but there is much missed in BC when the Coquihalla is bypassed. Murphy ...
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Director wants bridge over Nanaimo River
Canada.com
If Maureen Young, Regional District of Nanaimo director for Area C (Extension, ArrowsmithBenson, East Wellington, Pleasant Valley) has her way, there will soon be a pedestrian bridge over the Nanaimo River as part of the Trans-Canada Trail.
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FIBT World Cup: Where Gravity Rules
Vancouver Sun
Whether skiing, tubing, or mountain biking, outdoor recreationists here are willing slaves to the laws of physics. Nowhere is this better embodied than with the sports of bobsleigh and skeleton, which you can catch at an upcoming event in Whistler.
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The Long John Index helps Canadians dress for the weather

NorthernLife.ca
“Long johns are probably a good idea if you are spending more than an hour or sooutdoors,” the index stated. “You shouldn't need them for short commutes or jaywalking. Probably best to start diggin' 'em out of the underpants drawer, as if it gets any ...
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Dinosaurs are the reason for going to Drumheller in Alberta's Badlands
Edmonton Journal
The crew here works on fossils found in Alberta - the fossil record in the ... there are five self-guided interpretive trails that visitors can amble along, ...

A Million Reasons to Celebrate: Aviva Canada Announces the ...
Canada NewsWire
... March of Dimes, National Alliance for Children and Youth, ParticipACTION, Psychology Foundation of Canada, Seeds Foundation and Volunteer Canada.

Trails 'Friends' worried about public safety
Standard Freeholder
Tibi claimed that other visitors said the group, which had hauled in the trucks on trailers, were fromQuebec. Ongoing clean-up of the trails has also ...

How to enjoy a weekend at the ski resort without skiing
Vancouver Sun
That afternoon, I strapped on ski boots - but only because I then attached crampons for some ice climbing. Six of us, with our fearless leader Martin Côté Brazeau, trekked up the ski hill on a path that led under the gondolas to a frozen waterfall.
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Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-01-24T10:16:00.000-08:00

Consider A Foot Path From Canada To Texas Through The Great Plains

National Parks Traveler
Such a trail, running some 1500 miles, would wind south from Canada's Grasslands ... bike, orhorse back ride access to the next section of real trail.

MOMAR Cumberland voted Best Adventure Race in Western Canada
Canada.com
Every year, Get Out There Magazine, a Canadian-based endurance sports and outdoor recreation publication, asks its readers to vote for the people, places and events that are the best at making active living in Canada so great.
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What's Happening
Grand Falls-Windsor Advertiser
... Swap at the Ski Hut at the ski trails on Scott Avenue. ... CNVAS (Central Newfoundland Visual Arts Society) is accepting 2012 registration (renewal and ...

Cross Country Skiing in Saskatchewan - Canada travel, tourism
Plan your Canada vacation. ... Saskatchewan, Canada Cross Country Skiing ... Directly north of the community are some of the best cross country ski trails (150 ...
www.saskatchewaneh.ca/things-to.../cross-country-skiing.html

Princeton ATV ban to remain despite complaints
Similkameen Spotlight
All of the projects - such as the Bridge of Dreams, the majority of the paving and the lighting project - have been funded through Trans Canada Trails and different areas of government.” Maynard also said safety is an issue when both motorized vehicles ...
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Public meeting on trail plan for Chine Meadow slated

insideTORONTO.com
24, about a proposed new section of the waterfront trail above Bluffers Park. ... in a trail meant to stretch from Niagara-on-the-Lake to the Quebec border.

Nordic skiing in Corner Brook's backyard
Western Star
We even recall the club races in one of those early years being held on the Participark trails next to Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland.

Sun shines down on 10th annual dogsled derby
Haliburton County Echo
21 and 22 at the Haliburton Highlands Dogsled Derby, held at Pinestone Resort. The annual event included a variety of races in both the open and purebred classes and saw close to 70 teams fromCanada, the USA and Jamaica compete.
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Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Hike, Ski, Ride or Paddle Canadian Trails

2012-01-23T09:40:00.000-08:00

Peregrine Announces 2012 Chidliak Program

MarketWatch
... or "the Project"), located 120 km from Iqaluit, Baffin Island, Nunavut, Canada. ... equipment and the bulk sample along groomed trails is completed.

Heard around the trail
Standard Speaker
Cross-country skis, provided by the Wilkes-Barre YMCA and Camp Kresge, ... and since I grew up in Canada, the whole Arctic ecosystem and especially Arctic ...

Remember When..The First Hiawatha Lodge and Park
LOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie
There were swings and teeter totters, lots of trails for the kids, .... A lot of people still enjoy the foot paths, bike trails and cross-country trails.

Despite weather woes, Birkie ready to go
Edmonton Journal
11, but there are a few points a bit shy of snow. "We will snow farm and take snow, sometimes 20-to-25 centimetres in depth along the side of the trails, and pack and track it on the trail." Wanted: 500 skiers of all ages Howie Waye, ...
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Quebec snowmobile crashes kill 5 over 2 days

CBC.ca
Snowmobile crashes have claimed five lives over a two-day period on Quebec trails and roads. The latest death happened Saturday night in Quyon, ...

Old fur-trade route could provide relief from Alta.'s troubled pipeline dreams
Montreal Gazette
Imperial Oil may also need to consider using water routes up the Mackenzie, Slave and Athabasca rivers to bring heavy machinery to existing operations in Fort McMurray and especially for its Kearl oilsands project currently under construction. ...
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Ice Climbing in the David Thompson Corridor | HI-Canada - Pacific ...
Frozen waterfalls more than 30 metres high and dozens of epic climbs, with some yet to be formally discovered. This is the David Thompson Corridor, ho...
www.hihostelspm.ca/.../ice-climbing-david-thompson-corridor

Building the BC Gold Rush Trail
A young man from Wales embarks on an unforgettable trip to join the Fraser River gold rush, building a trail from Port Douglas into the deep forest in order to get ...
writingcanoe.com/2012/01/building-the-bc-gold-rush-trail

'Whatever she did, she wanted to do well'
Waterloo Record
When she took up dragonboat racing, she ended up representing Canada in international races. When she turned her talents to kayak racing, the other racers ...