Trails Open Ontario 2010 promotes province's vast trail systems
TORONTO, June 5 /CNW/ - Today is International Trails Day and Trails Open Ontario will once again showcase Ontario's remarkable natural heritage by featuring several free special events. Many of the province's trail systems, programs and organizations are participating in this year's program.
"We are delighted to be working in partnership with trail organizations, communities and volunteers across the province to present Trails Open Ontario 2010," said Dr. Thomas H.B. Symons, Chairman of the Ontario Heritage Trust. "Through this exciting initiative, more Ontarians than ever before can access and celebrate our extraordinary natural landscapes and discover more about natural heritage conservation."
Some of today's special events include: a guided tour of the St. Clair River Trail, allowing participants to experience the unique character of Bluewaterland (Port Lambton); a 28-kilometre (17.4-mile) roundtrip cycling tour through farmland and forests along the Train Trail from Collingwood to Stayner (Collingwood); and a hike along the Tay Shore Trail, providing an opportunity to examine local flora and fauna with a skilled naturalist/ecologist (Victoria Harbour).
Trails Open Ontario is designed to promote trail use and education, support natural heritage conservation and stewardship, and encourage physical activity and a healthy lifestyle. In addition to guided hikes, several of the participating trail systems and organizations are coordinating free activities, such as trail dedication ceremonies, community festivals, barbeques and educational workshops. With over 80 events planned thus far, Ontarians in every corner of the province will have access to a variety of recreational opportunities on Ontario's 88,000 kilometres (54,680 miles) of trails.
Ontario's trails are ready to be explored. For a comprehensive listing of Trails Open Ontario 2010 events, visit www.heritagetrust.on.ca. A selection of guided hikes and tours offered by participating trail systems and organizations is also featured in a special 12-page section of the Doors Open Ontario 2010 Guide. To obtain a free copy, call 1-800-ONTARIO (668-2746).
Trails Open Ontario is a program of the Ontario Heritage Trust, with funding support from the Government of Ontario. The program's media sponsor is The Globe and Mail.
The Ontario Heritage Trust is an agency of the Government of Ontario dedicated to identifying, preserving, protecting and promoting Ontario's heritage for present and future generations.
Quick Facts:
- Now in its fourth year, Trails Open Ontario is a provincewide natural
heritage tourism program that invites residents and visitors to
experience the province's trails and natural spaces.
- Trails Open Ontario 2010 features over 30 trail partners, including
the Bruce Trail Conservancy and Conservation Ontario (events in
conservation areas across the province will be advertised directly
through www.conservation-ontario.on.ca).
- Visit www.heritagetrust.on.ca for updated Trails Open Ontario 2010
event listings. Additional events will be added throughout the
season.
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Trails Open Ontario 2010 Calendar of Events
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Date Trail/Site Location
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Saturday, June 5 St. Clair River Trail Port Lambton
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Saturday, June 5 Grand River Tour Dunnville
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Saturday, June 5 Downtown Dunnville Walking Tour Dunnville
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Saturday, June 5 Dunnville Riverside Cemetery Tour Dunnville
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Saturday, June 5 Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Newcastle
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Saturday, June 5 Collingwood Trails Network Collingwood
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Saturday, June 5 Tiny Trail Penetanguishene
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Saturday, June 5 Penetanguishene Trans Canada
Trail Penetanguishene
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Saturday, June 5 Midland Rotary Trail Midland
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Saturday, June 5 Tay Shore Trail Victoria Harbour
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Sunday, June 6 Caledon Trailway Caledon East
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Sunday, June 6 Samuel Wilmot Nature Area Newcastle
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Sunday, June 6 MacGregor Point Provincial Park Port Elgin
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Saturday, June 12 Grand River Tour Dunnville
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Saturday, June 12 Downtown Dunnville Walking Tour Dunnville
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Saturday, June 12 Dunnville Riverside Cemetery Tour Dunnville
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Saturday, June 12 McLean Mountain Trail Eads Bush
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Sunday, June 13 Lewis Twin Peaks Trail Sheguiandah
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Saturday, June 26 Carroll Trail Tillsonburg
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Saturday, June 26 Claireville Conservation Area Brampton
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Saturday, June 26 Moonbeam Nature Trails Moonbeam
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Sunday, June 27 Sylvan Glen Conservation Area Port Hope
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Saturday, July 10 Spicer Trail Wallacetown
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Saturday, July 10 Haliburton Highlands Water Trails Dorset
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Saturday, July 10 Cup and Saucer Trail Cold Springs
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Saturday, July 17 Prescott & Russell Recreational Caledonia
Trail Springs
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Saturday, July 17 La Vase Portages North Bay
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Saturday, September 11 Gilkison Flats Trail Brantford
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Saturday, September 11 TH&B and LE&N Rail Trails Brantford
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Sunday, September 12 Kissing Bridge Trail Ariss
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Saturday, September 18 Grand River Tour Dunnville
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Saturday, September 18 Downtown Dunnville Walking Tour Dunnville
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Saturday, September 18 Dunnville Riverside Cemetery Tour Dunnville
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Saturday, September 18 Grand Valley Trail Bloomingdale
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Saturday, September 18 Sauble Beach Cross Country Sauble Falls
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Sunday, September 19 Sauble Beach Cross Country Sauble Falls
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Saturday, October 2 Pearce Williams Christian Centre Fingal
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Sunday, October 3 Wetland Ridge Side Trail Niagara-on-the-
Lake
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Wednesday, October 6 Northumberland County Alnwick/
Forest Trails Haldimand
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Sunday, October 17 Kincardine Trails Kincardine
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Saturday, October 23 Maitland Trail (Ball's Bridge) Auburn
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Sunday, October 24 Maitland Trail (Tiger Dunlop's
Tomb) Goderich
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With more events to come!
For further information: Liane Nowosielski, Marketing and Communications Specialist, Ontario Heritage Trust, Telephone: (416) 325-5032, Email: [email protected]
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