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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 ...
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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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Canada's source for endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure ... New race series in Atlantic Canada announces 2012 dates: ... Tue, Jan 3, 2012 ...
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Jump Canada Tackles all the Hot Topics at Symposium
Horse-Canada.com
Also a special thank you goes to Equine Canada staff member Ashley Raaymakers for her administration of the Symposium,” added Welsby. ...


War of 1812 bicentennial offers a wealth of historic sites to visit this year
Vancouver Sun
By Mark Stachiew, Postmedia News The bicentennial of the War of 1812 will be commemorated with several re-enactments this year. Travellers interested in military history usually think of Europe as the place to visit battlefields, but Canada has its ...
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New Snowshoe Trails! | Canada's Capital Region

New Snowshoe Trails! | Canada's Capital Region. http://www.canadascapital.gc. ca/places-to-visit/gatineau-park/news/2012-01-03/new-snowshoe-trails ...
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Highlights from the local sports scene in 2011
Northumberland Today
Heese and Child won bronze in beach volleyball for Canada at the 1996 Olympic .... at the Provincial Canoe Kayak Championships at the Rideau Canoe Club. ...

Trail to showcase Avondale area's diverse ecology Nova News Now Community members gather around the sign signifying the start of a new 2.3-kilometrehiking trail located behind the Avondale Community Hall. The sign was designed by local APWPS supporter Devan Archibald. A new hiking trail is now open in the Lady... See all stories on this topic » Adventure of a lifetime Standard Freeholder The hiking is steady on steep trails, with only a bit of scrambling over volcanic rock near the summit, Martel said. The trip takes hikers through jungle, ... 12 Most Unique Experiences Hiking The West Coast Trail ... The West Coast Trail is a 48 mile long backpacking trail following the southwestern edge of Vancouver Island in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, and is part ... 12most.com/.../12-unique-experiences-hiking-west-coast-trail-...

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In Saturday's paper:
Vancouver Sun
Dozens toil behind the scenes to keep the trails in mint hiking condition — no mean task, given that the BC trail system runs approximately 6900 kilometres, longer than the Canada-US border (excluding Alaska). Also look for a feature by columnist ...
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Paddling poets taking over the Grand
Paris Star
The boat is comprised of a number of accomplished and emerging Canadian ... for lunch and a free poetry reading at Canoeing on the Grand's picnic area, ...

Brothers take canoe on unique journey for ALS awareness
www.kamloopsnews.ca
“We settled on the canoe idea because the canoe is very Canadian; it's iconic,” said Jeff. “But, also, our dad loved canoeing. He loved the outdoors. ...

Outdoor gear outfitter reshaping its iconic brand to stay competitive
Vancouver Sun
"It's Canada's best kept secret - all of the design, the testing, the specifications, it's all done here." Labistour guided MEC's recent foray into bicycle sales - a move that prompted outcries of alarm from some bike shops that feared they'd lose ...
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Man dies after quad plunges off cliff west of Rocky Mountain House
Edmonton Journal
... plummeting over a mountainous cliff on a quad in west-centralw Alberta. The man was riding in a pack of four quads along trails at night early Friday ...

Alberta woman, 70, dead after driving ATV into a barn wall, no helmet
Winnipeg Free Press
Four individuals were riding their quads on trails at night when one of the quads plummeted over a mountainous cliff. The driver was found dead at the ...

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About Us · Connect with Nature · Endangered Species · Bird Conservation ... To protect and conserve wildlife and habitats in Canada by engaging people and ...
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A natural treasure in La Mauricie
Montreal Gazette
Like the park's official website, the map is confusing and features little in the way of useful information. (Compared to Quebec provincial parks, Parks Canada seems to be in the information Dark Ages, a reason perhaps for the fact that Quebec ...
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Rock slide closes part of Kettle Valley Railway trail
Hope Standard
Part of the Kettle Valley Railway trail south of Othello Tunnels in Coquihalla Canyon Provincial Park has been closed due a rock slide on May 25. By Kerrie-Ann Schoenit - Hope Standard BC Parks has no immediate plan to reopen part of the Kettle Valley ...
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Cape Breton Island Pathways Association / Trans Canada Trail ...
The Trans Canada Trail is a national vision that has captured the imagination of Canadians of all ages and from all walks of life. When completed in 2017 it ...
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Tourism top 10 list: Readers make the choices
TheChronicleHerald.ca
Getting a look at Nova Scotia through the eyes of someone who came here by choice ... Create and maintain a uniform series of hiking and bicycle trails, ...

Paddlers hit water for cause
The Kingston Whig-Standard
For the voyage the men will be paddling five-metre long kayaks and camp at locks along the way. The trip took about a year to plan, Belanger said. The Canadian Forces Personnel and Family Support Service's Soldier On fund is close to both men, ...
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Paddle Canada - Introduction to Kayaking Skills - PEI - Summerside ...
paddle canada - introduction to kayaking skills committed 2 the core sea kayak coaching is holding their next course on the morell river, pei on august 20, ...
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Garden delight in Quebec -- A tourist trail covers 20 of the province's most ...
Brandon Sun
The Quebec Gardens' Association, which helps promote the development of the public gardens of Quebec, has formed a tourist trail that includes 20 of the province's most beautiful gardens. These gardens extend from the Gatineau region just outside ...
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Calgary Heritage Day celebrations
CTV.ca
Heritage Park is Canada's largest living history museum and there are a number of period games and activities for visitors to take part in. Heritage Day kicks off at the park with a pancake breakfast. "We have old fashion family games with potato sack ...
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