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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 ...

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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: ...
www.paddle.mb.ca/canoeschool/2012-course-offerings/

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

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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 ...
https://sites.google.com/site/.../mountain.../coquihalla-trips-trail...

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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Setting her sights on success

NorthernLife.ca
... on the Olympic stage in cross-country skiing. While she may not be able to see the track on which she cycles, nor the groomed trails on which she skis, ...


Family & Community
Edmonton Journal
Sports & Recreation Walk Alberta Join the St. Albert Trekkers Volkssport Club for a guided walk along trails and paths in St. Albert.


Edmonton Brings You the "Perfect Date".
MarketWatch (press release)
For starters, experience the many hiking trails of our sprawling river valley on a beautiful blue sky winter day. Enjoy a meal atop the Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe in La Ronde, a slowly- revolving restaurant with stunning vistas of the city. ...
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Sutton inn aims to be a home away from home
Montreal Gazette
If you take a snow lesson at the cut rate of $37, part of the fee – $2 – goes to the Quebec Breast Cancer Foundation. With about 50 per cent of its trails ...

Confirmed case of Equine Herpes in Canada

Harnesslink
The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has been notified of a confirmed case of Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy (EHM), ...


MMIC/COHV Open Road®Powersport Insurance ... - ATV Trail Rider
The Motorcycle & Moped Industry Council (MMIC) and the Canadian Off-Highway Vehicle Distributors Council (COHV) have announced that on January 1, 2012 ...
www.atvtrailriderweb.com/articles/14412/

Old speedway short-lived, but not forgotten
Hamilton Spectator
This was a short, quarter-mile dirt oval built and used by motorcyclists. The track was built and promoted for flat-tracking by a group of speedway bike ...


The Forks named Canada's Best Public Space
Winnipeg Sun
Officials from The Forks announced Thursday that 1.2 kilometres of trails within Arctic Glacier Winter Park and on the two skating rinks are now open and being groomed daily. Other features including the snowboard park, toboggan run and snowman lane ...
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How do I see the Northern Lights on a budget? Globe and Mail Companies such as Yellowknife Outdoor Adventures (yellowknifeoutdooradventures.com) can offer airfare and hotel packages. Plus, local guides can keep you busy in the daylight with trips to the ice road, aboriginal beading workshops or dogsledding, ... See all stories on this topic » VKC part of Outdoor Recreation Council of BC The Vancouver Kayak Club is now a member of the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC which will give us a voice in one of the larger BC based recreational ... www.vankayak.org/forum/index.php?topic=4890.0

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Leduc County limited with amount of snowmobile trails

Leduc Representative
Facing limited amount of land to build trails, the club is looking at other opportunities to extend theirtrail system in the county. One of those options includes the Canadian Pacific railway line from Leduc to Thorsby, and club members have looked at ...
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Community organizations participate in public hearing for budget
Prince Albert Daily Herald
... Downtown Improvement Association and the Multi-Use Recreational Trail Committee. ... Winter Games in Muskoday and the Saskatchewan Winter Games in 2014, ...


Canada Olympic Park: A Huffington Post Travel Ski Resort Guide
Huffington Post
Canada Olympic Park has a summit elevation of 4101 feet and a base elevation of 3707 feet. The vertical descent is 394 feet with trails offering everything from downhill skiing to cross-country. The park is open from November to April, providing a nice ...
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Cariboo Challenge Sled Dog Race forced to cancel

100 Mile Free Press
With the warmer than normal temperatures and lack of snow throughout Western Canada, sled dog races are being cancelled and musher aren't willing to make ...


Celebrating 20 years... - Trans Canada Trail Foundation
The Trans Canada Trail, the world's longest and grandest trail, is celebrating its 20th Anniversary in 2012. What began in 1992 as a legacy project of Canada's ...
tctrail.ca/about-the-organization/celebrating-20/

Province reveals land purchased from Bowater
Farm Focus
Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter was in Liverpool Jan. ... will now work to increase public access to trails as part of the agreement with Bowater. ...

Le Massif De Charlevoix: A Huffington Post Travel Ski Resort Guide

Huffington Post
Le Massif de Charlevoix in Quebec is a popular destination for skiers and ... proudly boasts 53trails, 15 percent of which are tailored to beginners. ...


North Saskatchewan River has never been cleaner
Fort Saskatchewan Record
Whether you are biking along the trails or enjoying the majestic beauty while ... shores of Lake Manitoba, the river provides fresh water to residents, ...


The Top 12 trips of 2012
Montreal Gazette
Guided Sea Kayak Weekend on Lake Superior Naturally Superior Adventures An unhurried ... Out of the Northwest Passage Adventure Canada With climate change ...


Across the Tickle - Long Island
Nor'Wester
Steps on the Long Island Beothuk Hiking Trail at Long Island were flung around like matchsticks during a wind storm. The Long Island recreation Committee held its annual New Year's Eve Ball on Saturday, December 31. There was an excellent response ...
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2012 Atlantic Paddle Symposium Registration ... - Paddle Canada
The Atlantic Paddle Symposium is recognized as the premier paddling event in Atlantic Canada. Always timed to start off the paddling season, it brings together ...
www.paddlecanada.com/.../505-2012-atlantic-paddle-symposi...

DVD review: Solo paddler offers many pointers
MLive.com
Mason's DVD is shot in high-definition. It is a beautiful work backed by an original score by Ian Tamblyn, a Canadian folk musician. Its lessons are enhanced by underwater footage that shows the path of the paddle throughout the stroke. ...
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Commemorating the War of 1812

Brant News
The exhibit is being presented by the Hamilton-Halton-Brant Regional Tourism Association, in partnership with Canadian Art Cards and the Western Corridor War of1812 Bicentennial Alliance. The Woodland Cultural Centre is the first stop on a tour that ...
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The Cleveland Outdoor Adventure Show is Bigger and Better Than Ever!

Examiner.com
Companion Retriever Hunting CHALLENGE will be held at the Cleveland Outdoor Adventure Show. The Companion Retriever Hunting Challenge gives the typical owner/handler of a retriever that is a family companion as well as a hunting partner the opportunity ...
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Dressage Canada's HP chair remains in role
Horsetalk
Lorraine Stubbs remains as chair of Dressage Canada's High Performance Committee, following an appeal to Equine Canada. Stubbs's resignation was announced by the Dressage Canada Board in late August after a meeting of Dressage Canada's Athletes Council ...
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Scott and Niederhauser Inducted to Canadian Ski Hall of Fame
While his cheering and support on the race trails are missed, Heinz Niederhauser's contribution tocross-country skiing throughout Canada is still making an ...
fasterskier.com/.../scott-and-niederhauser-inducted-to-canadia...

Moving forward Squamish Chief ... valley town full of cheery volunteers and outdoor recreation enthusiasts scrambling up the ... BCChamber of Commerce president and CEO John Winter, ... River City Cycle Club hosts trail building workshop Canada.com The IMBA crew is sponsored by Parks Canada and the Trans Canada Trail which enables them to offer the workshops free of charge. ...

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Cross-Canada canoe explorer visits Killaloe
Barry's Bay This Week
By Tony Pearson - Special to This Week Last Thursday, cross-Canada canoe adventurer Max Finkelstein captivated a crowd of about 40 people who gathered at the Killaloe Lions Hall to hear his account of recreating Alexander Mackenzie's 1792 continental ...
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Maritime storm watch causes cancellations
CBC.ca
In PEI, up to 15 centimetres are expected in Queens and Kings counties through ... A public information session on Rabbit Brook trail in Moncton has been ...

In Memoriam: Sea Fox
Horse-Canada.com
Equine Canada and the Canadian Equestrian Team extend heartfelt condolences to Canadian Olympian Leslie Reid and her mother Edith Thomson on the passing of their horse, Sea Fox. Sea Fox, a Dutch Warmblood stallion sired by Roemer, was born in the ...
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3D adventure comes to new bushplane centre theatre
Sault Star
By Rachel Punch Visitors to the new 3D theatre at Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre will experience the sights, sounds and smells of a forest fire — complete with a spray of water to extinguish the blaze. Wildfires! A Firefighting Adventure in 3D ...
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Ski resorts boost fun factor this winter
Toronto Sun
New programming means families skiing BC's Big White can take lessons together. (Courtesy Big White Ski Resort) Sorry folks. With Alberta and British Columbia residents bracing for a return of La Nina and its above-average snowfall, plus Canada's ...
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Feds say polar bears worth $400000 apiece
CTV.ca
But hunters are banned from bringing bear hides back to the United States, where activists have been trying for years to end Canada's commercial hunt. Those US efforts suffered a setback last year when an international conservation watchdog ruled polar ...
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Runners look back on 2011 X-country season
Vermilion Standard
... south to Medicine Hat for provincials to compete against Alberta's best. ... I didn't train for hilly trails I trained more for level long distances," ...

It's 1812 again for beloved heroines
National Post (blog)
Betsy Doyle is said to have loaded red-hot cannonballs into guns during an 1812 battle against British, Canadian and First Nations troops. By Randy Boswell A US historian who unearthed new evidence about the life of a War of 1812 heroine from New York ...
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