Showing posts with label Calgary. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Calgary. Show all posts

Saturday, 7 January 2012

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

Money woes plague Yukon Quest
Toronto Star
WHITEHORSE—The Yukon Quest is short on cash for $150000 in prize money before ... the Quest still needs more sponsors before mushers hit the trails on Feb. ...

Trails Guy forges on
Cambridge Times
On his watch, the city's disconnected trails became part of the Trans Canada trails network. The trails committee was also able to wrestle a yearly $50000 ...

Steeves: There's hope for beleaguered rivers
Kelowna Capital News
Although the Kettle topped the Outdoor Recreation Council's ... trip down the Columbia River from BC to the Pacific Ocean at Astoria, Oregon last summer. ...

Bill Mason Memorial Scholarship 2011- 2012 ... - Paddle Canada
On behalf of the BMMSF Committeee and the Board of Directors of Paddle Canada, we are pleased to announce Emma Drudge is the recipient of this years Bill ...
www.paddlecanada.com/.../510-bill-mason-memorial-scholars...

To Begin Ice Climbing | Hiking With Barry – Wilderness Adventure
Ice climbing is big near Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Consider taking a course to familiarize yourself with new skills. Fresh air. Exercise. Joyous.
hikingwithbarry.com/2012/01/05/to-begin-ice-climbing/


Paddling down the Yukon River
Your Ottawa Region
It was also an excuse to travel to this part of Canada's north which he describes as some of the best and most beautiful parts of the country. Speaking at a recent meeting of the Rotary Club of Ottawa – Stittsville, Ian explained that it was a grueling ...
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No snow brings both cheers and jeers
Global Regina
The snowmobile association says so far only three hundred kilometers of trails are groomed and in a typical year 10-thousand kilometers would be ready to go ...

Ringing in the New Year
Nipawin Journal
The Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association takes a percentage from every snowmobile ... lunch on the trail ride, an evening banquet followed by a cabaret. ...

There's no shortage of winter activities in Waterton
Prairie Post
“In February, come and participate in Waterton's Winterfest,” adds Christy Gustavison, another Parks Canada employee. “Family contests, horse-driven ...



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Wednesday, 14 September 2011

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

On the St. Lawrence River at Rivière du Loup, ...Image via Wikipedia


Canada's World Heritage Sites - Canadian Tourism Commission ...
Tilting totem poles, dinosaur skeletons, ancient Viking settlements, sparkling alpine lakes reflecting snowy peaks and herds of free-roaming bison are just some ...
uk.canada.travel/experience/canadas-world-heritage-sites

Lake Erie bike route proposed
Windsor Star
... to cycle roads and trails along the Detroit River and Lake Erie to Leamington. ... along Lake Ontario and the St. Lawrence River, to the Quebec border. ...

Families like good sport
Brampton Guardian
Sports Day in Canada is presented by CBC Sports, ParticipACTION and True Sport and a committee of national sporting organizations and their networks of ...

Provincial economy lacks 'fitness factor'
Regina Leader-Post
While initiatives such as Participaction, In Motion, KidSport and health and fitness expos are all commendable, more has to be done. ...


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'Every Canadian should see this."
Labradorian
Veteran journalist Shelagh Rogers and five Canadian authors spent a week in Torngat Mountains National Park in August as part of a new documentary introducing writers to remote national parks. The partnership between Rogers, Parks Canada and Northwards ...

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Equine Canada thanks NZ-bound sports boss
Horsetalk
Equine Canada has publicly recognised the contribution of Alex Baumann, who is stepping down as the head of the country's high-performance programme, ...



Heritage series spotlights War of 1812
Mississauga
Many Canadians know very little about the War of 1812, yet it can be argued that for Canada, this conflict was the first important step in becoming a nation. On Oct. 6, Ken Weber, Professor Emeritus of the University of Toronto and author of more than ...
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Boosting tourism all in a day's work
Calgary Herald
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies provides recreational opportunities that are ... and to test movie equipment and snow scenes for the filming of Inception. ...


A picture of the St. Lawrence river from the r...Image via Wikipedia
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Robert Bateman Opens First Annual Nature Art and Environmental Education ...
MarketWatch (press release)
... internationally-renowned marine artist, Guy Harvey and other prominent Canadian artists such as Kelly Dodge, Mark Hobson, and David Kitler. The Artists for Conservation Festival opens to public with an opening celebration, First Nations welcome and ...
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5200-km trip proves 'anything is possible'
Montreal Gazette
It is believed to be the longest solo canoe trip ever undertaken (although he travelled with his dog). MONTREAL - Mike Ranta's epic solo-canoe journey of 5200 kilometres and four months tracing the routes of furtrading voyageurs from Alberta to Quebec ...
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A natural treasure in La Mauricie
Canada.com
(Compared to Quebec provincial parks, Parks Canada seems to be in the ... Hiking: The park has myriad hiking trails for all skill levels from easy (less ...


The Confederation Trail | Prince Edward Island Travel Tips | Fodor's ...
Try the confederation trail in Prince Edward Island. See the Fodor's reviews.
www.fodors.com/world/north.../travel-tip_2374918.html
          
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Thursday, 30 June 2011

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

Flag of Canada over country contourImage via WikipediaRobert Martin: Happy Canada Day, or should I say, Brock-Tecumseh Day
National Post (blog)
The War of 1812 was a very serious business. The United States invaded what is now Canadian territory with the clear aim of conquering and eliminating the last remnant of British North America. The invaders were defeated and chased back across the ...
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At Fort St. Joseph, learn about the war between Canada, U.S.
Sault This Week
Parks Canada beaver signs will guide you along the 37-kilometre drive to Fort St. Joseph National Historic Site of Canada. There, you can learn about the history of the fort and its role in the War of 1812 -14. In the Visitor Centre, you can shop for ...
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Canada Day takes over the city
St. Albert Gazette
The horse and wagon rides will start from near the airplane on Taché Street and the Red Willow Trail facilitates the enjoyment of many activities, ...

Hiking | My Canada Photo Contest
Canada Post - Postes Canada ... Donna Sauve: Hiking: Natural Canada: My Canada is. ... Canada Post offers a variety of stamps and collectibles ...
mycanadaphoto.ca/hiking

See you in the park
Halifax News Net
In 1911, the Canadian government established Dominion Parks Branch, ... hiking, nature walks, swimming, skiing, bicycling, picnicking, canoeing, ...

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC GUIDE TO THE NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA
Media Newswire
Written by Canadian authors who are experts on the country's national parks, ... on selected activities such as birding, hiking, skiing and snowshoeing. ...

MEC grant earns Calgary, Alberta Club more trails!
Pinkbike.com
by Tyler Maine Vancouver – Mountain bikers in Alberta will blaze a new trail thanks to a grant of $15000 to the Moose Mountain Bike Trail Society (MMBTS) by ...

When it comes to trails, who has what rights?
Revelstoke Times Review
Work done along the Quarry Trail disrupted a 50m section of it that was quickly ... He said in other communities he works in – from the Alberta border to ...

North Saskatchewan River level falls but some trails remain closed
Edmonton Journal
Some trails closest to the river, like the lower Fort Edmonton trail or the lower ... The water's flow is not as strong as nine days ago, but Alberta ...

Yukon Cross Country Ski Tour | with Jane Vincent | Arctic Range ...
Perhaps surprisingly, Canada's Yukon boasts one of the country's most avid ... The world class trail system of the Whitehorse Cross Country Ski Club at Mt. ...
www.arcticrange.com/.../yukon-cross-country-ski-tour-jane-vi...

Last of the Silver City cops
Trail Daily Times
According to the Trail archives, the city's first law enforcement officer was appointed in 1896 and the Trail City Police was the local law enforcement in town up until 1949, when they amalgamated with the BC Provincial Police, which later became part ...
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It's Open! Water Troughs, Picnic Tables, Hitching Posts at New ...
Patch.com
Developing trails to the staging area, where horse shows will be held, is among numerous recreational facets that a portion of the large public territory ...

Rotary, Essar Steel Algoma recreate arch
Sault This Week
The building of the International Bridge and the Trans- Canada Highway ... Marie's beautiful historical waterfront, Civic Centre, Board Walk and Hub Trail. ...

Canadian Canoe Routes • View topic - Superior bound...
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www.myccr.com/phpBB3_PROD/viewtopic.php?t=34818...

American travel writer recommends Gros Morne; Peter Potterfield ...
Western Star
He had heard about Newfoundland and the park, but admits to being “blown away” by ... hiking trails based on Potterfield's work recently on its website. ...

Dining fine in the great Alberta outdoors
Edmonton Journal
“There is something that happens when you're been on the trail a day or two, ... adventures (such as kayaking in Nunavut) feature frozen and prepared foods. ...

CAMPBELL RIVER ATV CLUB • View topic - Alberta Trails Safety ...
from terry wardrop here is a link to a manual produced by tourism alberta i have just taken a quick look and to be honest i think it is a real value in ...
www.cratvclub.com/viewtopic.php?t=652&p=3287

                
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