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Trans Canada Trail Ontario Commits to Trail Development from Nipigon to Pigeon River

Job Opportunity | December 15th, 2010

Trans Canda Trail Ontario (TCTO), in partnership with the Townships of Nipigon, Red Rock, Dorion, Shuniah and Thunder Bay Tourism is focusing on trail development in the region for the next year by hiring a trails intern. Click here for more information


Trail Opening & Symphony Concert in Atikokan February 14th

News Release | February 3rd, 2009

A Quetico Centennial/Trans Canada Trail Event is being planned in Atikokan on February 14th.  The Big Loney Concert celebrates the music of the Northwest's voyageur history. Click here for more information


Tillsonburg unveils four-phase trail program, plan could almost double trail length

News Release | September 27th, 2008

 The Tillsonburg Trails Master Plan was unveiled to the public Sept. 23 at an open house held at the Tillsonburg Community Centre. A small but interested group of local residents turned out for the event, which discussed the proposed project phase by phase, and gave those who attended a chance to ask questions. Click here for more info


Sault Ste Marie Pavilion Opening set for September 13th

News Release | September 11th, 2008

On Saturday September 13th, the Trans Canada Trail, Voyageur Trail Association and City of Sault Ste Marie will open the Trans Canada Trail's new pavilion in Clergue Park. The opening is part of an afternoon of trail events to celebrate the accomplishments of trail builders in the Algoma Region who are helping to make the 21,500-kilometre Trans Canada Trail a reality. Click here for the complete story


Proponents hope trail from Delhi to Simcoe becomes reality

News Release | July 5th, 2008

A trail linking Delhi to Simcoe could be just a few years away.
Steve Weinstein was expected to appear before council on Tuesday night on behalf of the Delhi Rail Trail Initiative committee to pitch the idea of using an abandoned rail line between the two towns as a trail for walkers, cyclists and cross country skiing. Click here for the complete story


 

Trans Canada Trail Adds 310kms in Northwestern Ontario Parks

News Release | June 5th, 2008

Trail users in Northwestern Ontario will celebrate International Trails Day – Saturday, June 7 – by hiking, cycling and canoeing newly-designated sections of the Trans Canada Trail. Click here for the complete story


Huronia Trails & Greenways

Wanted for Trails: Unwanted Vehicles

News Release | April 23rd, 2008

 Simcoe County - While driving our country roads or through our communities, it is regrettable to see so many old and unslightly vehicles rusting away and contaminating our environment. click here for complete story


Park-To-Park Trail Assocation on the Right Trail

Parry Sound North Star | January 30, 2008

 PARRY SOUND – One year ago Park-To-Park faced the possibility of bankruptcy, crumbling bridges and doubts about whether it could afford to pay staff.  Click here for complete story


Public Consultation Starts for Sudbury-Nipissing Rail to Trails

News Release | November 29th, 2007

The Sudbury-Nipissing Rail to Trails Corporation has hired MMM Group Consulting Services and is inviting public input to help develop a business and marketing plan for the sustainable development of a Linear Recreational Park and Community Connecting Corridor on the former CN rail corridor between North Bay and Sudbury.Click here for complete story


Rainbow Routes Learning Through Trails Program

Sudbury Star | November 29th, 2007

Learning Through Trails is an innovative program that integrates the Ontario Ministry of Education curriculum with the physical activity of a trail walk. Click here for complete story


TransCanada Trail gets Marked in Chatham-Kent

Chatham This Week | August 29, 2007
By Brian Cleeve

The Trans Canada Trail is now clearly marked in Chatham-Kent.  The first sign marking the 205 kilometres of trail mapped through the municipality was unveiled during a ceremony at Fairfield Museum, between Thamesville and Bothwell, on Saturday...Click here for complete story