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Come and Hear About the Snowshoe and War and the Defence of Canada
Ottawa Citizen (blog)
Discover how aboriginal technology was adapted to defend Canada during the War of 1812. Join us at the Canadian War Museum for a showshoe trek with historical commentary along the Ottawa River. Step back in time to the winter of 1813 when members of ...
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Chief Tecumseh may get museum in his honour
CBC.ca
... would be built on the site of the Battle of the Thames, where the Shawnee chief was killed during the War of 1812. Lisa Gilbert is chair of Friends of the Tecumseh Monument. She said Chief Tecumseh is a hero to Canadians and the First Nations.
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HISTORY OF BLACKS IN CANADA TRACED BACK AS FAR AS 1605
Montreal Gazette
1812-1815: Thousands of black volunteers fight for the British in the War of 1812. 1815-1860: Tens of thousands of African-Americans seek refuge in Canada through the underground railroad. Aug. 28, 1833: British Parliament abolishes slavery in the ...
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Metro - Snowshoe treks mark 1812 bicentennial
OTTAWA - The Canadian War Museum is hosting snowshoe treks with a historical twist.
www.metronews.ca/.../1080579--snowshoe-treks-mark-1812-...

'Blue Obsession'

Coeur d'Alene Press
"The beautiful and ever-changing icefalls of Alaskan glaciers provide a stunning setting for some unusual ice climbing adventures. Inspired by a film seen years past at the Banff Mountain Film Festival that had amazing cinematography and very inspiring ...
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Within an inch of his life
Orléans Star
(Photo: Provided) Last Canada Day, St. Peter High School student Clayton Carter set off on an ATVwith four other friends on a trail in Big Rideau, ...

What happened to winter? Globe and Mail More than half of the snowmobile trails in Saskatchewan and Manitoba are still closed because there isn't enough snow on the ground. And cross-country skiers in Alberta were forced to cancel one of their marquee ski events, the Alberta Cup, ... See all stories on this topic » Introduction to Tabor Ski Trails - Caledonia Nordic Ski Club - Home We are pleased to also offer 5 kms of Lit trails nightly from dusk until 9:30pm ... The CaledoniaNordic Ski Club, inconjunction with Sons of Norway Ski Club invite you on a 'Tour of the ... In preparation for the 2015 Canada Winter Games, [ More] ... caledonianordic.com/.../408-Introduction-to-Tabor-Ski-Trails Two Canadian Hikers Unequipped for Snow + Nightfall Rescued Near Tram Patch.com Two hikers from Canada were unprepared for snow and nightfall when they got lost Tuesday on a steep trail between Palm Springs and the tram station in the San Jacinto Mountains, a sheriff's sergeant said. Anna Moshchenko, 46, and Mario German, 48, ... See all stories on this topic »

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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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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...