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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Friday, 6 January 2012

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

Reminder: there's no place you'd rather be (remember to breathe)
Calgary Herald
And we have the best snow in Canada. It comes over the Rockies and provides very heavy pack, which is great for creating groomed trails." When your snowmobile bobs over a rolling trail to reveal a thrilling view of a river valley, you'll understand why ...
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Improvements to Lake Louise trails
Banff Crag & Canyon
With the help of ID9, Parks Canada bought an Alpina Sherpa snowmobile, which allows for better and faster trail grooming. Partnerships also extend to the private sector, with the Chateau Lake Louise helping to groom the Lakeshore, Upper Telemark and ...
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Woman assaulted, robbed on trail
Kawartha Media Group
(PETERBOROUGH) A woman was assaulted and robbed last week while walking along theTrans-Canada Trail. According to city police, at about 4 pm Dec. ...



Hoskin named DOS recreation director
Squamish Chief
A Squamish resident who has worked in key positions with both BC Parks and the Trans Canada Trail has been hired as director of recreation services with the ...



Next steps eyed along the Path of the Voyageur
Atikokan Progress
The Heart of Continent Partnership has established stronger links among parks along the Canadian and US border. And the Trans Canada Trail Network continues ...



CSLP - Related Initiatives - Trails
The concept of the Trans Canada Trail was conceived by the Canada 125 Corporation in 1992 as a legacy project. This organization was set up to celebrate ...
www.craikecovillage.com/rel_init_trails.html



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Thursday, 5 January 2012

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

news - Get Out There - Canada's source for sports, recreation and ...
Canada's source for endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure ... New race series in Atlantic Canada announces 2012 dates: ... Tue, Jan 3, 2012 ...
www.getouttheremag.com/GOTnews.php?media_id=1342


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 ...
www.canadascapital.gc.ca/places-to.../new-snowshoe-trails


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...
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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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Wednesday, 4 January 2012

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

Canadian waterfall ice – the early days 1983. | heavywhalley
It was a unique trip and Canada is a wonderful country. When we arrived there were about 90 ice climbs in the Guide when I went back 25 years later,there were ...
heavywhalley.wordpress.com/.../canadian-waterfall-ice-the-ear...


Sanctuary family fun
Standard Freeholder
Marc Lemire and his wife Debbie Lemire enjoy their first cross-country ski at the Upper CanadaMigratory Bird Sanctuary on Saturday. " So far, so good," said Debbie about the skiing and trails. By ERIKA GLASBERG EGLASBERG@STANDARD-FREEHOLDER. ...
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Pendrel and Smith honored for 2011 accomplishments
Cyclingnews.com
Mountain bike athletes dominated the 2011 Canadian Cyclist of the Year awards, with world champion Catharine Pendrel taking two awards and downhill World Cup professional Steve Smith earning the men's title. The 15th annual edition of the awards set ...
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Cold, Arctic air hangs over Toronto
CP24, Canada
Cold, Arctic air is going to hang over the city all day, so people should bundle up when they headoutdoors. Environment Canada is predicting a high of -12 C with wind chills as low as -25 in the morning. The city issued the extreme cold weather alert ...
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Clear cutting plan not so clear cut
CTV.ca
Tucker and the Sustain K-Country group just built several additional trails in the area this past summer with the assistance of Alberta Parks officials. ...

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Tuesday, 3 January 2012

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

Snowshoeing: A foray into the white pale of winter
Vancouver Sun
When French fur traders settled in what is now Quebec in the early 1600s, ... And with acres of trails available, Whistler, BC is the ideal destination to ...


Two hundred years later, we're still here
Ottawa Citizen
By Tom Taylor, Ottawa Citizen January 2, 2012 This year marks the 200th anniversary of the War of1812, a war that many consider Canada's war of independence, not from Britain but from the United States. Historians often take the beginning of the war ...
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Looking for a free place to ride near toronto, canada - Polaris ...
i just lost my favourite atv trail located in north pickering and i am quite depressed but still desprite to find a place to ride my quad. i can not.
www.polarisatvforums.com/.../24090-looking-free-place-ride-...


The Pacific Crest Trailside Reader
National Parks Traveler
Stories to delight the imagination of everyone who has hiked, will hike or who dreams about the world s most beautiful walk in the woods. Exploring the people, places, and history of the Pacific Crest Trail as it ranges 2600 miles from Mexico to Canada ...
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Editorial: Parks Canada looking to be financial trailblazer
Calgary Herald
It has also mused about promoting non-motorized hang-gliding, kite surfing, community gardens, ziplines and mountain biking. These ideas - along with the enduring understanding that the parks must be preserved for future generations of Canadians and ...
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Cliff Edge Bike Trail Video | Adventure CanadaOutdoor Adventure ...
Cliff Edge Bike Trail Video. I don't normally get vertigo but this video kept me very uneasy and on the edge of my seat. Three riders bike a very narrow cliff side ...
www.somegoodadventure.com/bike/cliff-edge-bike-trail-video/







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Monday, 2 January 2012

Canada Trails - Hike, Ride, Sled or Ski Canada's Trails

outdoor adventure canada - forums - Snowshoeing a-go in Algonquin
Forum comments do not always reflect the views of Outdoor Adventure Canada. GJ Studios and its affiliates will not be held liable for any comments made in the ...
www.outdooradventurecanada.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC...


Helmets Required for all Levels of Equine Canada Dressage ...
Equine Canada. Representing, promoting, and developing horse sport and interests in Canada. We share your passion.
www.equinecanada.ca/index.php?...


Lt. Gov. David Onley to attend New Year's Levee at Fort George today
Bullet News Niagara
Parks Canada staff will bring the fort to life and allow visitors to step back in time to experience Fort George as it was in 1812. Onley will be joined by Reg. Chairman Gary Burroughs, Niagara-on-the-Lake Lord Mayor David Eke, along with other ...
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Pure BC at it's Finest - Review of Wild Pacific Trail, Ucluelet, Canada ...
Wild Pacific Trail: Pure BC at it's Finest - See traveler reviews, 25 candid photos, and great deals for Ucluelet, Canada, at TripAdvisor.
www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g183794-d212078-r...

Sunday, 1 January 2012

Canada Trails - Hike, Ride, Sled or Ski Canada's Trails

Parents' opposition forces board to rethink plans
Fort Saskatchewan Record
The West River's Edge project is to be the start of a trail system that stretches from FortSaskatchewan to Devon. The $30 million River Valley Alliance ...


Warm spell triggers avalanche killing Canada skier
WRAL.com
The skiers took to the trails despite warnings from the Canadian Avalanche ... grateful after the community of Gander, Newfoundland, came to their rescue. ...



NEW YEAR'S DAY LEVEE: We're going to party like it's 1812
Niagara Falls Review
"Telling people history is one thing," said Sek, also a member of the Fort Erie War of1812 Bicentennial Committee. "But (it's also) for the public to reflect on why this happened and what the result was. "Canadians got kicked and we realized we ...
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Blue Mountain Opens More Trails - Get Out There - Canada's source ...
Canada's source for endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure. advertise. General info · Magazines · Online · GOT Report · Coupons · Custom ...
www.getouttheremag.com/GOTnews.php?media_id=1340


Helmets Required for all Levels of Equine Canada Dressage ...
Equine Canada and Dressage Canada are taking an industry-wide leadership role by requiring all dressage riders to wear helmets in competition. Commencing ...
www.sirc.ca/news_view.cfm?id=43680


2012 Paddle Canada Intro & Intermediate Lakewater Tandem ...
Welcome to Naturally Superior Adventures' Paddle Canada Intro & Intermediate levels Tandem. Lakewater Canoe Instructor Course. This three day (including ...
www.naturallysuperior.com/.../2012_intro__Inter_instructor_c...