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Federal government approves Jasper glacier walkway

Vancouver Sun
Kent's decision prompted a barrage of reactions from conservation, activist and tourism groups. The Yellow-stone to Yukon Conservation Initiative, Alberta Wilderness Association, and CanadianParks and Wilderness Society all panned the walkway.
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Conservation Results in Canada's Mountain ... - Parks Canada
Parks Canada Conservation Results in Canada's Mountain National Parks.
www.pc.gc.ca/eng/pn-np/mtn/conservation.aspx

Midwinter marvel: Climbers make first ascent of Helmcken Falls wall
www.kamloopsnews.ca
By Mike Youds HELMCKEN FALLS — An ice-climbing team using advanced equipment has made the first ascent of the Helmcken Falls grotto. The UK's Tim Emmett and Slovenian Klem Preml, accompanied by a party of climbers from the US and Canmore, Alta., ...
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GTA braces for winter's return CBC.ca Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement warning of snow and a steep drop in temperatures starting Friday afternoon. And in advance of the deep freeze the City of Toronto said it is issuing an extreme cold weather alert, ... See all stories on this topic »

Campbell River trails to be diverted for dam construction

Campbell River Mirror
By Kristen Douglas - Campbell River Mirror BC Hydro has been deliberating the best option for the aging generating station and now it's up to the BC Utilities Commission. The board will give its verdict on the project – that comes with a $1.35 billion ...
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Parks & Trails - City of Coquitlam
Coquitlam's trail system totals over 90 km and includes a portion of the Trans Canada Trail. There are trail surfaces suited to all types of activity within a relatively ...
www.coquitlam.ca/parks-recreation-and.../overview.aspx

Make it a year for life-altering adventure
Edmonton Journal
This 17-day excursion from Adventure Canada includes Nunavut, the Northwest Territories and Greenland in a single sailing, including a stop at the Ilulissat, where North America's icebergs calve from the Greenland ice cap. The operational word here is ...
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KingRidge Stables Named as 2011 Equine Canada Breeder of the ...
Ottawa, ON— Equine Canada has named KingRidge Stables, located in King, ON, as the winner of the inaugural Equine Canada Canadian Breeder of the Year ...
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Yukon Arctic Ultra 100 mile – Race Report
Breathe Magazine
The day flew by with a pre-race trail briefing, gear check and pasta dinner. ... to be very hospitable and proud of their city and the Yukon in general.

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Minden Times
Also present was James Cartwright, a three-time Olympian and high-performance manager of Canoe/Kayak Canada. Cartwright said he was first introduced to the ...


War of 1812 heroes get their due on postage stamps
Niagara Falls Review
The two historic figures, who helped defend Upper Canada in the War of 1812, will be part of an exhibit showing stamps of the Niagara Region when the society holds its annual stamp exhibition. While Gen. Brock was already featured on a stamp in 1969, ...
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Winter travel options aplenty in Upper Peninsula
Huffington Post
The 28-mile-long Noquemanon Trail network near Marquette is among those open to fat bikes. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is named for a 15-mile-long ...


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Canada's source for endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure ... “ Heart disease and stroke takes the lives of 1 in 3 Canadians too soon. Your TC10K ...
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'Inactivity crisis' extends to Jerome renewal

North Shore News
Or does the accord mean the City of North Vancouver can look to support from ParticipAction for any grants it might apply for from senior governments to ...


$1.35 billion project will have more good than not so good
Canada.com
The existing Canyon View Trail will be re-established after construction. Watson said BC Hydro will allow special upper river access to Fisheries and Oceans Canada so that Quinsam Hatchery staff can continue to do their fish-counting swims of the river ...
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Nordic ski club hosts biggest event yet
Drayton Valley Western Review
19 the Pembina Nordic Ski Club will host the Alberta Cup 5/6 on behalf of the Edmonton Nordic Ski Club, with the support of the Eagle Point Park Trails ...

Nipissing Nordic makes strides at Eastern Canadian Championships

Bay Today
Wednesday, February 08, 2012 by: Chris DawsonCANTLEY, QC - Nipissing Nordic's varsity squad returns to their local trails after a weekend of racing in the ...

Vancouver Island's Juan de Fuca Marine Trail Boise Weekly by Scott Marchant The Juan de Fuca Marine Trail lets hikers experience the seclusion and dramatic vistas of Vancouver Island. Access: Several airlines fly from Boise to Victoria, BC, and ferry service leaves from both Anacortes, Wash., and Port Angeles ... See all stories on this topic » Top racers confirmed for 24-hour Solo Worlds Cyclingnews.com Many of the world's top elite male 24-hour racers are expected to battle for the 24-Hour SoloMountain Bike World Championship title on September 14-16, 2012, when it returns to Canmore,Canada. Australia's Jason English (Merida Bikes) will be back to ... See all stories on this topic »

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Explore the Rockies on a budget

Calgary Herald
"Our favourite place to cross-country ski is in Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. It's free, and with almost 100 kilometres of maintained ski trails there is a lot of variety. "Many families choose to start skiing from either the Pocaterra Warming Hut or ...
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Minus 10 outside. Looks like a great golf day
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... and charity - The Children's Wish Foundation of New Brunswick, to be exact. ... players were waist-deep, so now they make walking trails for players.


Trip planning made easy
CANOE
Elk Point boasts the only viewing deck on the North Saskatchewan River, while Alberta's Iron HorseTrail is 300 km of multi-use trails.


Hus wears the badge of Canada with pride
Calgary Herald
The unique instrument is built from 63 pieces and truly Canadian artifacts that help tell this country's tale including a piece of Pierre Trudeau's paddle, Paul Henderson's hockey stick, the original Blue Nose sailing ship, Maurice (Rocket) Richard's ...
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Superintendent moving on after over a decade at Quetico Park
Atikokan Progress
“As the world gets more global, you have to be part of bigger things to get noticed,” said Reilly, a Beaten Path Ski Club member, who played an active role in connecting Quetico to the TransCanada Trail network, which now extends from Nym Lake into ...
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Hike Nova Scotia holds summit

Nova News Now
He says several trails have been built and abandoned and some are in “dangerous disrepair.” There's no walking culture in Nova Scotia, Haynes says, ...


Clinic teaches equine health
Cochrane Times
By Ryan McLeod Equi-Health Canada held an in-depth horse first aid course on Feb. 3 and 4 at the Cochrane Agriculture society. The Equi-Health course held in Cochrane featured two days of extensive hands-on training, dealing with everything from ...
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'Public doing a great job'
Western Star
The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary in Corner Brook has conducted checks on the trails the past two weekends. On Wednesday, the police force made its first ...


Waterton Park's day of Family Fun will be busy
Prairie Post
This event is organized by Parks Canada and the Waterton Chamber of Commerce, including Waterton Lakes Inns and Resorts, Waterton Glacier Suites, and Waterton Outdoor Adventures. For a detailed schedule of events, to register for a ski trip, ...
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Council debates trails, levies
St. Albert Gazette
... City council is grappling with the issue of how to plan for trails, parks, ... in light of an AlbertaCourt of Appeal ruling, is needed more than simply ...

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2011 Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year: Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Horse-Canada.com
Tina Bodfield accepted the Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year Award on behalf of Omega Alpha Pharmaceuticals Inc. Photo by Robert Young Equine Canada proudly announces that the 2011 recipient of the Equine Canada Sponsor of the Year is Omega Alpha ...
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Trails in Canada - how do I know where they are? - The Horse Forum
Hello, numpty question here from a soon-to-be-Brit-in-Canada. We are moving to Alberta, to commutable-distance outside of Edmonton. How do I look on.
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Quebec boosts protected northern areas to 20 per cent
Canada.com
``We're in a celebratory mood,'' said Patrick Nadeau, executive director of the Quebec chapter of theCanadian Parks and Wilderness Society. ``Moving from 12 to 20 per cent protected areas in northern Quebec might not sound like a huge increase, ...
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Black pioneers helped shape Nanaimo's history
Canada.com
Gantt, who is also the president of the Nanaimo African Heritage Society, plays the role of event promoter and anthropologist each February. "What really inspires me is the stories and discovering that a lot of people do not know about the history that ...
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Ice climbing in St Boniface

Winnipeg Sun
Winnipegger Ian Givens reaches the top of the ice climbing tower of Le Club d�escalade de Saint-Boniface on Sun., Feb. 5, 2012. JASON HALSTEAD/WINNIPEG SUN QMI AGENCY Stand alone Winnipegger Ian Givens reaches the top of the ice climbing tower of Le ...
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Canucks win world cup ski cross
The Barrie Advance
Crowds clapped, hollered, and waved as team Canada raced over rollers and flew across jumps to take gold in both men's and women's ski cross at the World Cup at Blue Mountain. From February 1 to 8, Blue Mountain hosted the World Cup Ski and Snowboard ...
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Winnipeg Basks in Unseasonably Warm February Weather
ChrisD.ca (blog)
The weekend brought an onslaught of outdoor activities, including the 11th Annual Ironman Outdoor Curling Bonspiel, the always popular cross-country ski trails at the Wildewood Club golf course, and the third annual Mid-Winter Festival.
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200 Years since 1812
Norwich Bulletin (blog)
President Madison asked for the first declaration of war by Congress even though the Federalists all opposed it (June 1812.) America lost Fort Mackinac to British invasion in August 1812. The US failed three times to invade Canada.
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Be a good Canadian: make the best of winter

EMC Arnprior
The region offers more than 2500 kilometres of groomed snowmobile trails. ... and they remain a reminder of our rural past as horse-drawn sleigh rides are ...

Kayak Yak: Canadian Paddling Legend Don Starkell Dies
Starkell believed that he paddled more than 120000 km over his paddling career, which also included taking part in the 1967 trans-Canada Centennial Paddle.
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Historical re-enactor Corbett to hold presentation at Bath Fire Hall Friday
Steuben Courier
Historical re-enactor Jim Corbett, in period dress as an army surgeon, will explain medical care in the War of 1812, and tell the tale of Steuben County soldiers in that conflict. Local militia were engaged in at least two invasions of Canada... not to ...
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Find your way trail running
Straight.com
Trail runners Senja Palonen and Rich Wheater hoof it along the Baden-Powell ... “Rock climbing is tiring. When I'm on a road trip, whether to Squamish or ...

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... source for endurance sports, outdoor recreation and adventure ... Mon, Jan 23, 2012, MOMAR Cumberland Voted Best Adventure Race in Western Canada ...
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Hiking trail task force releases draft report Pique newsmagazine by Andrew Mitchell A special hiking trails task force created by the Resort Municipality of Whistler's Forest and Wildland Advisory Committee (FWAC) has presented the second draft of its report on Whistler area hiking trails — and what would be ... See all stories on this topic » MEC to distribute Ghost bikes in Canada Pinkbike.com by Tyler Maine Vancouver – Leading retailer, Mountain Equipment Co-op, has announced a partnership with German bike manufacturer Ghost Bikes, becoming the first North American retailer of the respected brand. Exclusive to MEC, Ghosts won't be found ... See all stories on this topic » Parks Canada walks away from national park plan CBC.ca 'An opportunity that cannot be lost' Chloe O'Loughlin, the director of terrestrialconservation for the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society in BC, said she's alarmed by the news. The Pacific rattlesnake is one of 56 threatened and endangered species ... See all stories on this topic »

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10 Winter Getaways to Suit Every Age

New York Times
... mornings spent horseback riding cowboy-style or exploring nature trails in the Sonoran Desert, ... while you hit the spa— in Mont Tremblant, Quebec.

City parks plan a real success
Canada.com
"From safety and infrastructure improvements to rehabilitating Sybil Andrews Cottage and Walter Morgan studio, to trails and parks and the community garden in Willow Point, all these projects were built thanks to community and funding partnerships and ...
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District IPP support hinges on trail users
Squamish Chief
At the time, local mountain and dirt biking organizations expressed concern that the proposed 20.4 kilometres of power lines linking the plant to the BC Hydro power grid would interfere with popular recreational trails. “If the 120-day extension is ...
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Rails to Trails recommendations
Kimberley Daily Bulletin
An increasing number of offroad vehicles are being reported on the trails. The RCMP cannot enforce non-motorized restriction without such a bylaw. 5. The cities of Cranbrook and Kimberley will include the Trans Canada Trail as an additional insured for ...
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Ski trail offers river views

Montreal Gazette
The ski club is a non-profit organization that runs crosscountry trails on the ... In summer, the attraction recreates life in a 19th-century Quebec hamlet, ...

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outdoor adventure canada - forums. Forum Index ... Thought I would check it out and share thoughts and experiences on outdoor adventures. Canoe tripping is ...
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Clearwater's Mullen wins Rail Trail 200 again
Clearwater Times
Mullen, who has been racing for over 30 years, stated the trail route was ... Rail Trail 200 is a pre-qualifying race for both the Yukon Quest Sled Dog Race ...


Change in the air
Ottawa Citizen
Today, the trains are gone, the tracks pulled up and replaced by the Trans Canada Trail and the Mississippi River now carries boaters, not logs. Only the co-operative remains to grade and sell some 1.35 million kilograms of wool on behalf of farmers ...
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In a tight spot Western Star With about 400 passes sold in the early going, the Newfoundland and Labrador ... It will take about double the trail pass sales already made to provide ... Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Mail Run wraps up on a high note Quesnel Cariboo Observer ... by members of the Gold Rush Trail Sled Dog Association for months. ... One musher flew from her home in Ottawa to Saskatchewan and travelled from there ...

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Snow hampered this year's Rail Trail 200 Dog Sled Race

The Boundary Sentinel
Sims said they want to improve the trails and address issues like poor footing. The Rail Trail 200 is a prequalifying race for both the Yukon Quest Sled Dog ...

Tree plan irks trail users
CTV.ca
Alberta's Forest Management Plan contracted Spray Lake Sawmills to clear cut ... The dozens oftrails are used year round by hikers, skiers and bikers.


Take only pictures, leave only snow angels
Calgary Herald
And when our beautiful regional parks and trails sparkle on a blanket of ... and respect for our wildlands, and there's no shortage of those in Alberta.


The sweetest thing you can do in winter
Canada.com
By Lexi Bainas, Citizen January 27, 2012 When most of us think of tapping maple trees, we visualize scenes from eastern Canada. Buckets hanging off trunks in a snowy countryside, or an oldtimer in a woolly muffler boiling a big pot of syrup over an ...
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Canadian Coast Guard Celebrates 50 Years of Service

MarketWatch (press release)
"It is with great pride that I congratulate the Canadian Coast Guard on its 50th anniversary and I invite all Canadians to join me in celebrating this milestone. "Although its heritage can be traced back to a time before Confederation, ...
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Protect your barn from sporadic disease
Harnesslink
... and Canada Research Chair at the University of Guelph. Proof-positive that the time for prevention has now arrived is the January 2012 biosecurity update from Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs confirming cases of Equine Herpes ...
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Warming huts now under construction at The Forks in Winnipeg CBC.ca Once completed they will grace the River Trail along the Assiniboine River. ... Jerald Peters, president of the Manitoba Association of Architects, ... No snow no problem for SSRA Meadow Lake Progress ... year didn't stop the Saskatchewan Snowmobile Racing Association (SSRA) from hosting their ...It's a trail sled that I have running good,” Laird said.