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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 ... www.getouttheremag.com/GOTnews.php?media_id=1416 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 ...

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Jasper not just for downhill skiers

Alberta Daily Herald Tribune
... River at the Wabasso campground, just south of Jasper, Alberta on Sunday. ... There are numerous groomed trails a short drive from any of the town's ...


It's snow problems for these dogs
Leduc Representative
Although they can't hit the trails as often as the dogs would like, ... they have taken them to races throughout Alberta and British Columbia in previous ...


Fresh in Powder
Wall Street Journal
Does it take more than a handful of fresh trails or an updated hotel lobby to ... that carry skiers fromQuébec City to the mountain in less than two hours. ...

NLSF replaces bridge at Black Brook, still seeking government help

Nor'Wester
In a perfect world, the revenue generated from trail passes would be used ... of money for businesses and tourist operators in Newfoundland and Labrador so ...


Is this what you want your money spent on?
Nor'Wester
They want people to come to Newfoundland and Labrador and ride our trails on their snowmobiles, all the while spending chunks of money at hotels, ...


Genealogist unearths contribution made by local militia in the War of 1812
Toronto Star
Nickerson is a Toronto genealogist contracted a year ago by the city to research the contribution and sacrifice made by the local militia in the War of 1812. For even now, 200 years on, it's not known how many gallant Upper Canadian militiamen died ...
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Top 10 Canadian winter sports

Crave Online
then dog sledding is for you. There are a variety of places that offer dog-sled ... Search online for the nearest rental companies and snowmobiling trails. ...


Increased spending on parks, trails and tree replacement proposed ...
Canada's Technology Triangle - Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada ... KITCHENER — A plan to increase spending on three parks, trails and a tree- killing beetle ...
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Best way to see Canada is to be adaptable
Montreal Gazette
8. Car-top a 15-foot canoe. Canada's lakes and rivers cover an area that's a third larger than France. You wouldn't tour Europe and skip France. 9. Do your reading. Books like Barbara Huck's Exploring the Fur Trade Routes of North America and In Search ...
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Top to Bottom, Highlights from a New B.C. Trail System
Mountain bike huck films can be rather…how to put this gently…the same. When they're well done they're amazing, but like too much buttered popcorn, ...
www.adventure-journal.com/.../top-to-bottom-highlights-from...

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Tourism BC | Travel Media | Fresh Stories

With 50 Nordic ski areas and untold backcountry tracks, British Columbia has a trail for you. Here are 10 great places to kick up your heels this winter. Silver Star ...
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Men three times less likely than women to protect their skin in the winter
MarketWatch (press release)
In fact, men will account for 56 per cent of all new cases of melanoma this year and 62 per cent of deaths.4 Canadians spend a lot of time outdoors in the winter and may not realize they are putting themselves at risk by not wearing sunscreen. ...
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America declines to fall
Ottawa Citizen
Children are welcome and diplomats are invited to bring their skates, cross-country skies or snowshoes or they can use the traditional Canadian snowshoes and mukluks provided by the club for free. The fee is $10 and preregistration is required. ...
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Instructor Membership Renewal for 2012 - Paddle Canada

You also have the option to buy additional subscriptions at a discount. Stay up to date with Paddle Canada News, three-page insert. Get more info on the mags. ...
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Some Muskoka cross-country ski trails open
CottageCountryNow.ca
Broere added for the young ones looking for a bit more speed in their winter activity, the toboggan hill at Kerr Park is open and well used, while the TransCanada Trail, at the back of the park, is also covered well enough to ski on now. ...
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Greenwood, Midway chase recreation dollars
The Boundary Sentinel
Other projects proposed from this region included upgrades to the Dick Bartlett Park by the City of Grand Forks, a new pedestrian bridge for Christina Lake and upgrades to the Trans Canada Trailbetween Grand Forks and Christina Lake. by Erin Perkins ...
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Motorized vehicles on trail opposed
Summerland Review
With regards to the Regional Trails Master Plan the 129 members of the Penticton Adventurers Club want to advise you that they are opposed to the use of motorized vehicles on any portion of theTrans Canada Trail throughout the region. ...
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Quebec inn is a popular stop for winter sports
Calgary Herald
Factor in moderate prices, and you have a great getaway in the Quebec countryside. ... which has snowshoeing trails and 60 kilometres of classic and skating ...

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Explore Canada's Yukon Telegraph.co.uk Canada's Yukon is a captivating place, view vast landscapes from Dempster Highway or hike in Kluane National Park then reward yourself with a refreshing Yukon Gold beer. By Polly Evans When people used to ask me which was my favourite place on Earth, ... See all stories on this topic »

news - Get Out There - Canada's source for sports, recreation and ...
endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure ... January 4, 2012 - Vancouver, BC:Canada's premier gran fondo cycling event, the RBC GranFondo ...
www.getouttheremag.com/GOTnews.php?media_id=1353

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow
Owen Sound Sun Times
There are no snowmobile trails open yet and while downhill ski trails are surviving thanks to man-made snow, cross country trails for the most part remain closed. Snow removal contractors are sitting at home and it's been quieter than usual at motels ...
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Winter proving fickle

Owen Sound Sun Times
According to Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips, not much is going ... Hiking, cycling and even kayaking are all possible this winter, ...

Coyote study launched in NS national park
CTV.ca
Ten months later, an unidentified 16-year-old Nova Scotia girl was ... Trails were closed following a coyote attack at a Cape Breton park in October 2009 .

Mt. Waddington: Snowshoeing British Columbia's Mystery Mountain

Snowshoe Magazine (blog)
Mount Waddington, the highest peak in British Columbia's Coast Mountains, was once known as the “mystery mountain”. Resembling a jagged tooth, its very existence was challenged until it was first climbed in 1936. Standing amongst its sister peaks at...
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Jan 9, 2012 - Canadian Climbs to Victory at Ouray Ice Fest

Jan 9, 2012 - Canadian Climbs to Victory at Ouray Ice Fest. January 9, 2012. Southern Ontario climber Nathan Kutcher surprised a strong international field of ...
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War of 1812 bicentennial offers a wealth of historic sites to visit this year Truro Daily News A line of British soldiers marches into battle during a War of 1812 re-enactment at Fanshawe Pioneer Village in London, Ontario, in October 2011. It's no understatement to say that the War of 1812 is every bit as important in Canada's history as the. ... See all stories on this topic »

Vote for the Equine Canada Director-at-Large
Horse-Canada.com
Voting is now underway for the 2012 Equine Canada Director-at-Large election. Members of Equine Canada in good standing are eligible to vote for the ...

Take a Powder Trip Toronto Star Don't forget to explore all of the surrounding trails, then enjoy an aprèsski snack at the chalet in front of the fire. The 35th annual Sleeping Giant Provincial Park event is one of the largestcross-country skiing events in Ontario, and includes an 8 ... See all stories on this topic »

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A Corridor Challenge

The Adirondack Daily Enterprise (blog)
A Bike Route to Canada? There is also a trail that runs from Lake Clear to Malone. Canada looms next door. Known as the “old rail bed,” there are no tracks on this trail. If cycling has become a new tourism engine why has there not been an effort to ...
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Vacation in scenic British Columbia this winter
Main Line
Either way, slip into some snowshoes and head out on the trail in British Columbia. For starters make your way to Mount Seymour on Vancouver's scenic North Shore where the Discovery Snowshoe Trails showcase stunning views of old-growth forest during a ...
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Smoking banned in Metro Vancouver parks
CBC.ca
The Metro Vancouver board passed the ban in September. The City of Vancouver banned smoking in all it's parks in 2010. BC already has laws in place banning smoking in any indoor public areas, at bus stops and next to public doorways and windows. ...
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Snowshoeing gaining new winter traction
Waterloo Record
In order to accommodate snowshoe enthusiasts, some of the area's conservation areas have implemented designated snowshoe trails. The Laurel Creek Conservation Area, in Waterloo, will welcome snowshoes for the first time after designating a trail for ...
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Warm weather, lack of snow, blessing and a curse
Edmonton Journal
With trails across Edmonton almost bare of snow, snowmobilers and cross-country skiers have ...executive director of the Alberta Snowmobile Association. ...


Loren Christie on Canada's best winter festivals
CTV.ca
Looking for some icy outdoor fun? Here is a list of the "best of the fest" acrossCanada this winter. Every year, this community brings together 120 teams from around the world to compete for the World Pond Hockey Championship. ... See all stories on this topic »

Land protection
Annapolis County Spectator
The province said the purchases will help Nova Scotia meet its goal to ... work to increase public access to trails as part of the agreement with Bowater. ...


Rideau Cup officials say let it snow
Brockville Recorder and Times
Sled dog racers from Northern Ontario, Quebec and New York State are expecting to head to ... The 25-mile trail has to be cut for riders, but not too low. ...


Equine Canada CEO | Horse Junkies United
Before joining Equine Canada in 2008, Akaash was CEO of Concordis, a foundation involved in international peacebuilding and armed conflict resolution. ...
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Mystery Mountain Winter Park: A Huffington Post Travel Ski Resort ...
Huffington Post
Mystery Mountain Winter Park in Manitoba is a popular destination for skiers ... Seventeen percent of the trails are easy, 50 percent are intermediate and ...


Outdoor Recreation ReportNorth Shore Rescue | North Shore Rescue
The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (http://www.orcbc.ca/) has just published its latest newsletter, it includes an article on North Shore Rescue. Snippet… ...
www.northshorerescue.com/2012/.../outdoor-recreation-report...

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Season's Eatings: Nearly Two-Thirds of Canadians Will Overindulge This Holiday ...
DigitalJournal.com (press release)
"Canadians are looking to proactively treat and manage their overall health and there are a number of natural health products they can use to help them be at their best." Nearly half (47%) of allCanadians will be spending less time outdoors this ...
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If you wax them, it will come (the snow, that is)
Ottawa Citizen
It's sad to imagine all the readers who'll find a soot-covered bow around their new Nordic skis and no snow on which to ski. But what we can do is prepare our skis for the trails when the snow inevitably falls. Here's how: Firstly, there are two types ...
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Biking | British Columbia | Tourism BC - Official Site
Mountain bikers of all skill levels are drawn to BC for its abundance of flowy single-track trails, lift-accessed bike parks, and riding opportunities featured ...
www.hellobc.com/british-columbia/things-to.../biking.aspx

Southwest Nordic Ski Club Blog: Trail Update and Upcoming Events!
Jan 7th (Sat) SWNSC Skiathlon on our nordic (Canada Bonita) trails. More info on that coming soon. Jan 14-16 (Martin Luther King weekend) Chama Chile Ski ...
swnordicski.blogspot.com/.../trail-update-and-upcoming-event...

Chief Tecumseh to get commemorative stamp, says Canada Post
Windsor Star (blog)
“(A stamp) is in the works and should be realeased in June as one of two stamps commemorating the war of 1812,” Canada Post spokesperson Anick Losier told the Star on Tuesday morning. Avid stamp collector and former Tecumseh resident Dr. Chris ...
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Whitehorse trails closed due to flooding
CBC.ca
The City of Whitehorse has closed a section of riverfront trail because of flooding. Water levels on the Yukon River have been fluctuating with freeze and ...

Snowshoeing British Columbia's Mt. Robson Provincial Park
Snowshoe Magazine
The park is a World Heritage Site and for the keen outdoor enthusiast, ... named Valley of a Thousand Falls – the biggest concentration of falls in Canada. ...


10 gifts for fitness fans
Ottawa Citizen
Available at: Most outdoors and sporting goods stores, including large chains like Sports Experts and Mountain Equipment Co-op. 2. Canada Goose down mitts: If cold hands ruin a perfectly good day spent on the rink or toboggan hill, consider investing ...
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Review of Caledonia Nordic Ski Club, Prince George, Canada
Caledonia Nordic Ski Club: Beautiful groomed trails, something for everyone - See traveler reviews, 5 candid photos, and great deals for Prince George, Canada ...
www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g154938-d1985618-...

War of 1812 Parks Canada 200 Years of Peace - War of 1812 ...
Scouts Canada is celebrating 200 years of Peace! The War of 1812 at Fort George, Niagara on the Lake was re-enacted by over 2300 Scouts from Canada and ...
warof1812celebrationnotes.blogspot.com/.../war-of-1812-park...

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Shoestring strategies for ski trips
Canada.com
... British Columbia allows children younger than 5 to ski, tube and skate for free all season. Complimentary mountain tours with experienced snow hosts are also offered every morning and afternoon to familiarize skiers with the resort's trails. ... See all stories on this topic »

British Columbia Trail Running Series - 5 Peaks Trail Running Series
The 5 Peaks Trail Running Series put on a triple header on the weekend with races in Buntzen Lake in British Columbia, Devon in Northern Alberta and ARK in ...
www.fivepeaks.com/schedule.asp?p=bc&raceid=252

Keep Terra Nova National Park Motor Free | Newfoundland and ...
Environmental groups Canadian Parks & Wilderness Society, Protected Areas Association of Newfoundland & Labrador and Nature Newfoundland & Labrador ... www.nlen.ca/issues/.../keep-terra-nova-national-park-motor-fr...

Trans Canada Trail: On My Other Bike « Get Out In Guysborough ...
Trans Canada Trail: On My Other Bike. December 4, 2011 by Derek Hendsbee. TCT. I recently checked a section of the TCT where heavy equipment was used ... getoutinguysborough.wordpress.com/.../trans-canada-trail-on-...

Island Trails Partners - Prince Edward Island (PEI)

Welcome to Island Trails PEI, where you can learn all about Prince Edward Island's hiking, cycling, and other trails. www.islandtrails.ca/partners.php

Canadian Canoe Routes • View topic - Two 17'6" wood/canvas canoes ...
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PROVINCIAL INVESTMENT TO IMPROVE SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ... CHARLOTTETOWN, PEI New provincial funding will help the Prince Edward Island Snowmobile Association provide safe snowmobiling trails to its members ... www.peisa.ca/front_news.php?id=94

No time to exercise? Are you sure? | Participaction-en

Yesterday I read a feature on CBC titled Canadians have no time for healthy living. In it, the Heart and Stroke Foundation shares results of a recent online survey ... blog.participaction.com/participaction/en/?p=1274

Let's get physical The Telegram ... of Newfoundland and Labrador sports a grimace as she faces her opposition. ... and dangerous due to slippery roads and snow-covered walking trails. ...

Auberge Baker is the quintessential Quebec experience Ottawa Citizen Olivier, who worked at Quebec's City's famed Fairmont Le Château Frontenac, ... commandeering 28 kilometres of downhill trails and more than 130 kilometres ...

Top 5 Canadian Hiking Destinations | Last Minute Vacations The most common hiking regions in western Canada are in the Rocky Mountains while the best in eastern Canada are in the Appalachians. If the adventure of ... www.lastminutevacations.ca/blog/?p=211

Plan details upgrades at popular Brunswick park StarNewsOnline.com The plan includes an addition to the community building, new restrooms and new soccer, ... a large picnic shelter, tennis courts and walking trails. ...

Warm temperature sets new record for Dec. 5 Riverview ThisWeek Some snowmobilers are so keen to get out on the trails, he said, ... Historically, he said, the New Brunswick capital has had snow on the ground on ...

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Free dessert! - Packages - Cuisine - 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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'It looks like Armageddon' Vancouver Sun "If all the logging outfits followed this guy's example, there would be no conflict because he cleaned up, retained the aspen and spruce, and kept my trails accessible and ready to use for the start of my season." Freed worked for the BC Forests ... See all stories on this topic »

Conservationists Ask Christy Clark to Ban Coalbed Methane Drilling ...
SYS-CON Media The Sacred Headwaters are located in northwest British Columbia, ... The headwaters have been listed on the Outdoor Recreation Council's Most Endangered ...

Equine Canada: Ariel MacLeod to Represent Canada at the FEI ... December 3, 2011— Ariel MacLeod of Montney, BC, will represent Canada at the FEI World Endurance Junior & Young Rider Championship, which will take p... www.equinetourismcommunity.com/index.php?/...

Cross Quetico Lake Tour makes The Cool List Atikokan Progress Explore is a Canadian magazine that has been delivering “the information and ... Over the past decade, the Beaten Path Nordic Trails ski club has expanded ...