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Showing posts with label The Globe and Mail. Show all posts

Monday, 30 January 2012

Canadian Trails - Sled. Ski, Hike or Paddle Canadian Trails


Big turnout for Bragg Creek meeting
CTV.ca
I grew up in a Canadian National Park, and I have never seen fire safeing ... with a cigarette or match, or an ATV user with mud and grass on the muffler.

Toronto turning purple and green Saturday for celebration of War of 1812 ...
Globe and Mail
“We are the country that we are today because the War of 1812 was fought,” Darrell Bricker, Honorary Colonel of the Queen's York Rangers, said. “They described taking over Canada, at the time, as being a mere matter of marching and it turned out not to ...
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Bike lanes in Kanata to connect to Trans Canada Trail - Topix
Bike lanes in Kanata to connect to Trans Canada Trail. Full story: Richmond Hill Liberal. Bike lanes in Kanata to connect to Trans Canada Trail. Cyclists use the ...
www.topix.com/.../bike-lanes-in-kanata-to-connect-to-trans-ca...



Cross-country ski trails near Drummondville offer ... - Montreal Gazette
canada.com network .... The ski club is a non-profit organization that runs crosscountry trails on the outskirts of Drummondville, about 120 kilometres northeast ...
www.montrealgazette.com/life/Cross...trails.../story.html


The War Without a Loser
Wall Street Journal
The War of 1812 used to be called the forgotten war. The bicentenary of the three-year conflict between the United States and Britain, now upon us, has finally begun to inspire historians to shed more light on it. For even after 200 years it is not ...
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Swiss canton of Bern proposes banning mountain-biking
Pinkbike.com
Bern, a Swiss canton, has actually proposed banning mountain-biking on singletrack trails and restricting riding only to fire roads and restricted singletrack trails. The law (the Forest Act) has yet to been changed and there is a public comment period ...
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Sunday, 15 January 2012

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

Parks Canada hires firm to boost brand awareness
Globe and Mail
“The specific objective is to increase awareness of Parks Canada and to create general interest in visiting Parks Canada and specifically national parks, national historic sites and national marine conservation areas,” the document says. ...
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Take only pictures, leave only snow angels
Ottawa Citizen
The winter snow has arrived and surely more will continue to fall. And when our beautiful regional parks and trails sparkle on a blanket of snow, we'll want to exercise and play all the more in the great outdoors. Participating in the winter out-door ...
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Snowmobile drag racers prepare to fly next weekend in Medway
Bangor Daily News
... which already has world-renowned snowmobile trails... “We have racers from New York to Nova Scotia calling and saying they are going to come.”



Winter wonderland: Quebec carnival celebrates all things cold
Tbo.com
Transportation: Several airlines fly to Jean Lesage -- Quebec City Airport .... Mont Sainte Anne, with 2000 feet of vertical, 66 trails (a third of those ...



Subdivision will save trees
CBC.ca
... developed as a subdivision in Stratford, PEI will be saved under a sustainable plan. ... ForestTrail is one of the last forested parcels of land up for ...



Snowmobile Group could Face $$ Crisis
VOCM
The Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Association could be facing a funding ... passes for use of the groomed snowmobile trails in the province sold, ...



Mount Washington and the Comox Valley: Snowshoeing and Beyond
Snowshoe Magazine
According to its license plates, British Columbia is the most beautiful place on earth. A very big claim, but spend a couple days snowshoeing on Vancouver Island's Mount Washington, and you may come to agree. On a bright, sunny day it is sheer ...
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Booking Form - Paddle Canada
Raising your organizations profile within your community and the paddling community across Canada. • Be seen as a supporter of your national Paddle Canada ...
www.paddlingcanada.com/.../Waterwalker%20Film%20Festiv...

Snowmobile Safety Week runs from January 15-21
Sask News Now
Saskatchewan has over 10000 kilometers of groomed and well maintained snowmobile trails for riders to enjoy. Utilizing the trails is 66 percent safer than ...

War of 1812
“The war of 1812 was a seminal event in the making of our great country. On the occasion of its 200th anniversary, he invites all Canadians to share in our ...
www.miltonhistoricalsociety.ca/Research/.../index.html

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Friday, 16 December 2011

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


Non-profit takes over sled dog company 24 Hours Vancouver
Outdoor Adventures vice-president Kirby Brown said the new company's first priority is to create the best sled dog operations in Canada. “After a lot of consultation and conversation, we believe this is absolutely the direction that will create the ... See all stories on this topic »

Where to spa after a day on the slopes in Quebec's Eastern Townships Globe and Mail
When I feel more like dancing with trees than cruising groomed trails... gets you the Scandinavian spa experience. spabolton.com Mont Sutton in Quebec . ...


Winter Vacation Ideas About - News & Issues
Newfoundland is a gorgeous province; the people have a hospitality and friendliness ... are home to some of Canada's best groomed, marked snowmobile trails...

Baffin Island: A Skier's Journey | Adventure CanadaOutdoor ...
Baffin Island: A Skier's Journey. Posted on 14 December 2011 by SomeGood. Baffin Island: A Skier's Journey. Images of Baffin Island's ridiculously long couloirs ... www.somegoodadventure.com/.../baffin-island-a-skiers-journe...

Niagara's 1812 bicentennial will commence with New Year's Day ...
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 Niagara ... www.wnypapers.com/.../niagaras-1812-bicentennial-will-com...

Trail Builders: Hundreds of local trail building organizations are ...
New BrunswickNew Brunswick Trails Council Inc. Poul Jorgensen, Executive Director Toll free:(800) 526-7070. Email: pjorgensen@sentiernbtrail.com ... tctrail.ca/about-the-trail/become-a-trail-builders/



Black Jack to host NorAms this weekend The Nelson Daily
This is the top level of Cross Country skiing in North America and attracts skiers from the US andCanadian National teams including several 2010 Olympians.” Deanne Steven from Tourism Rossland said that “This event has proven to be a major economic ... See all stories on this topic »

Cross Country Canada - 2012 Alberta Youth Cross Country Ski ...
Cross Country Canada / Ski du Fond Canada ... enough adults and vehicles present to transport kids to and from the event site at West Bragg Creek Ski Trails...
cccski.com/.../2012-Alberta-Youth-Cross-Country-Ski-Champi...

24-hour world championships return to Canmore Cyclingnews.com
The 24-hour Mountain Bike World Championships will return to Canmore, Alberta in Canada in 2012. Solo, two-person and three-person teams will battle it out to claim the title of 24-hour world champ on September 13-17. The championships are re-visiting ... See all stories on this topic »

Best Little-Known Spots for Cross-Country Skiing
Trails: The Northern Hardwoods Cross Country Ski Area includes more than 9 miles of ... migratory waterfowl such as black ducks, mallards and Canada geese ...
www.fws.gov/.../BestLittleKnownSpotsCross-CountrySkiing_1...

10 last-minute gifts Montreal Gazette
At a smidgen under $100, these mitts don't come cheap, but it's a small price to pay for enjoying theoutdoors during a Canadian winter. Available at: Most outdoors and sporting goods stores, including large chains like Sports Experts and Mountain ... See all stories on this topic »

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Saturday, 10 December 2011

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

B.C. Ecotourism at the mercy of salvage logging free-for-all
Canada.com
She moved to Canada in April 2007 and accepted her first guests in August of that year. She's since built a 6000-square-foot lodge and amassed a collection of 18 riding horses with help from her parents, who followed her from England. ...
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Winter Time Kayak or Canoe Paddling - Yahoo! Canada Sports
Winter is a great time to paddle. A waning sun, lower temperatures, and seasonal changes bring new life and character to old summer paddling routes. Crowds ...
ca.sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slug=ycn-10640243


Paddle to Squaxin: Connecting Pacific Northwest Canoe Waterways ...
By Your Travel Choice
The Salish Sea, the body of water that encompasses Puget Sound, the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Strait of Georgia in Canada, were the central force that connected canoe cultures for inter-tribal communication and trade. But early federal ...
Your Travel Choice Blog


The Globe and Mail
Globe and Mail
Put that way, Canadian history is something to ponder, even celebrate. And yet, celebrate it we do not, leaving aside this federal government's foolishness of commemorating the War of 1812 and its affection for the British monarchy...
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Cross Country ski day trips (Ontario\Canada - toronto
I'm looking for someone to go on cross country ski day trips (or half days). I'm open to competitive skiing on groomed trails, or more relaxed on ungroomed ...
toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/act/2736304900.html


Okanagan College Media Release
Castanet.net
... the National Cross-Country Ski program, the National Snowboarding program, and the CanadianCurling Association. At the international level, he served as a sport psychologist for Canada'sathletes and teams at the Olympics on numerous occasions. ...
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GetInvolved.ca - Co-Chairs of the Montreal Ovarian Cancer Canada ...
The Co-Chairs of the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope committee will ... Share a fun 4 day work weekend keeping one of Canada's great hiking trails in ...
www.getinvolved.ca/.../co-chairs-of-the-montreal-ovarian-can...


The Four Best Outdoor Places in Canada – Be Outdoors
The Four Best Outdoor Places in Canada. By JanSport | Share · Twillingate, Newfoundland. Twillingate sits on the northern coast of Newfoundland, on the edge ...
jansport.com/blog/.../the-four-best-outdoor-places-in-canada/



Thanks everyone for a great 2nd annual Outdoor Canada Show ...
Well, the second annual Outdoor Canada Show, part of the Great Outdoors & DIY Weekend, is in the history books. While the dust still settles from this year's ...
outdoorcanada.ca/.../thanks-everyone-for-a-great-2nd-annual-...


largest rock climbing wall in Canada | CTV Vancouver Island
Tag Archives: largest rock climbing wall in Canada. Your Island Sports: December 9, 2011. Posted on December 9, 2011 by alee ...
www.ctvvancouverisland.ca/.../largest-rock-climbing-wall-in-c...


Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport
The Ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport du Québec (MELS) and the Pädagogischer Austauschdienst (PAD) in Bonn have agreed to exchange some ...
www.mels.gouv.qc.ca/international/index_en.asp?page...

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Saturday, 3 December 2011

Canadian Trails Federation - Sled, Ski, Hike and Ride Canada's Trails


Province invests in smoother trails
The Guardian Charlottetown
There are between 1500 and 1700 members of the PEI Snowmobilers Association and the money to groom the trails comes out of their pockets. ...



Tory minister brightens our infrastructure hopes
Winnipeg Free Press
... water systems, rec centres and bike trails all over the province. ... The Association of ManitobaMunicipalities estimates there is an $11-billion ...



newfoundlandmotorsports.com - View topic - Trails and more trails ...
this is my question i see trails everywhere i turn my head but got no idea were they end upnewfoundland needs a recorded trail guide. Fri Dec 02, 2011 12:59 ...
www.newfoundlandmotorsports.com/.../viewtopic.php?f=11...



Disclosure of Grant and Contribution Awards Over $25000: 2011 ...
Recipient Name: Equine Canada. Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Date: 2011 -06-20. Value: $142498.00. Type: Contribution. Purpose: Under the ...
www4.agr.gc.ca/AAFC-AAC/display-afficher.do?id...lang...


NEWS RELEASE: BC and ParticipACTION partner to get Canada ...
NEWS RELEASE: BC and ParticipACTION partner to get Canada Moving! “This partnership will further strengthen British Columbia's leadership in public health ...
www.physicalactivityline.com/index.php?...


Mississauga to draft waterfront development plan
Globe and Mail
“It's become the most-visited tourist destination in Nova Scotia. It wasn't intended as one, but we created great public space and it drew tourists,” he ...



RDOS Regional Trails Master Plan process recognizing summer ...
"Membership of the Regional Trails Master Plan Working Group includes a variety of trail user groups including the BCORMA, ATV BC, and representatives from ...
bcorma.geovisionenvironmental.com/node/249


Canadian Canoe Routes • View topic - Forward strokes vs. Back ...
Your Last visit was: Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:16 pm. It is currently Fri Dec 02, 2011 8:16 pm. Guest, Welcome to Canadian Canoe Routes Click here to Register ...
www.myccr.com/phpBB3_PROD/viewtopic.php?t=39170...


Splitboarding in Canada
The Guardian
The idea is to leave the busy lifts behind, hiking up pristine faces of untouched snow using manpower alone. At the top the "skis" slot back together to form a normal board for the run down. And as any snowboarder can tell you, nothing beats the ...
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Hmm . . . what if the U.S. invaded Canada?
Chatham Daily News
He also cites news about the upcoming War of 1812 Bicentennial celebrations as factoring into the dream. St. Peter's Roman Catholic Parish, on Riverview Line, north of Tilbury, is featured as a place of refuge for some escaped Canadians being tracked ...
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