Clubs & Associations
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Off
the Beaten Track Adventures is a resourceful green
tourism, outdoor adventures
and eco-tourism portal developed to
connect consumers, outdoor enthusiasts, businesses, organizations, clubs
and associations throughout Ontario.
It also provides interesting and informative articles on outdoor
environmental issues and possible helping out project opportunities.
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http://www.hikeontario.com
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Hike Ontario web site – list of
hiking/outdoor clubs in Ontario
and relevant information
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http://www.trailsandtours.com/
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Haliburton
Highlands Web Site. Contains extensive information on this popular areas
facilities, trails, canoe routes, and uses. Well worth a visit.
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http://www.skylinehikers.ca/
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Skyline
Hikers of the Canadian Rockies. If you've ever thought you'd
like to safely hike in the Canadian Rockies check this not-for-profit site.
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http://www.paddlingcanada.com
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Canadian
Recreational Canoeing Association web site
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www.orca.on.ca
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Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association web site
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http://www.climbers.org/
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Alpine
Club of Canada Toronto Chapter Web Site
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http://www.brucetrail.org
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Bruce Trail Association - Web site
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http://www.whitewaterunlimited.org
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Whitewater
Unlimited - Oshawa club focused on
white water canoeing & Kayaking
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http://www.rideautrail.org
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Rideau
Trail Association
web site
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http://www.ontarionature.org
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The
Federation of Ontario Naturalists (FON) protects Ontario's nature
through research, education, and conservation action. FON champions
woodlands, wetlands and wildlife, and preserves essential habitat through
its own system of nature reserves. FON is a charitable organization
representing 15,000 members and over 100 member groups across Ontario.
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http://wildernesscanoe.ca
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The
Wilderness Canoe Association (WCA) is a non-profit organization made up of
individuals interested in wilderness travel, mainly by canoe and kayak, but
including backpacking and winter trips on both skis and snowshoes.
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http://www.sfncc.org/
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Seniors
For nature web site. Seniors for Nature Canoe Club offers active canoeists, 55 and over,
usually retired, the opportunity to participate in year-round outdoor
recreation for fun and wellness. It is a special interest club affiliated
with the Federation of Ontario Naturalists. Start-up funding was provided
by grants from the New Horizons Program of Health and Welfare Canada
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http://www.taigaworks.ca/
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Outdoor Gear and Clothing Store - Taiga Works
TAIGA's outdoor clothing & active wear, equipment for adventure travel
& trekking, hiking, backpacking & mountain equipment, survival
gear,
ski wear, cycle shells and boating wear are legendary for quality and
superb performance in expeditions around the world.
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http://www.taigaoutdoors.com
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Outdoors &
Hiking Vancouver BC
- Taiga Outdoors
An outdoors & recreation blog featuring outdoor gear and local
vancouver hike
reviews, clubs, announcements, environmental tips and
more.
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http://www.hikechilliwack.com
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BC Hiking Club & Trails - Hike Chilliwack
British Columbia hiking club offering day hikes for people of all ages
and fitness levels throughout the
Fraser Valley
including Chilliwack &
Vancouver BC. Also offers hiking trail descriptions, maps, hiking
photos, and hiker profiles.
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Parks & Conservation
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http://www.cloca.com/
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Central
Lake
Ontario Conservation Authority. Provides overview of
conservation areas under it's control and facilities available etcetera
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http://www.oronocrownlands.com/
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Welcome
to the website of the Orono Crown Lands Trust. Like the lands themselves,
we're always making improvements here, so we hope you'll check back often.
Over 600 acres of forests, creeks and open
spaces. Hiking, cycling and
cross-country skiing.
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http://www.trca.on.ca
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Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority.
Provides overview of conservation areas under its control and facilities
available etcetera.
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http://www.ontarioparks.com
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Ontario
Provincial Parks
web site
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http://www.chrs.ca/Main_e.htm
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Canadian
Heritage Rivers System (CHRS) was established in 1984 by the federal, provincial and
territorial governments to conserve and protect the best examples of Canada's
river heritage, to give them national recognition, and to encourage the
public to enjoy and appreciate them. It is a cooperative program of the
governments of Canada,
all 10 provinces, and the three territories.
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http://www.canoeroutes.org/
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Save
Wilderness Canoeing. Association dedicated to preserving wilderness canoeing in Ontario. Have a look
at their position paper and consider signing on - no cost
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http://www.tctrail.ca
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Trans
Canada Trail Foundation - web site
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General Interest
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http://www.paddlesong.ca |
Wood Smoke and Paddlesong:
A local
company
specializing in canoeing, hiking and general Wilderness Instruction.
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http://www.myccr.com
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The
absolute best site for canoeing info in Canada. Check out info on
routes, buy topo maps etc.
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http://www.toronto.ca/cycling/map/
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Toronto Cycling Map 2006 Welcome to the 2006 edition of
the Toronto Cycling Map. This comprehensive map is a component of the Toronto Bike Plan.
It shows bicycle lanes, paths and routes to help you plan your recreational
and commuter trips in Toronto.
It provides cycling resources, safety tips, information about the Toronto
Bike Plan and lots more.
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http://www.frostcentre.on.ca/hhwt.cfm
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MNR Site
for Frost Centre & Haliburton Highlands . Contains canoe route
descriptions, canoeing & Camping Tips
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http://toporama.ctis.nrcan.gc.ca
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Toporama is a web site maintained by the
Department of Natural Resources Canada that provides free online access
to topographic maps for all parts of Canada.
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http://.www.hikermike.com
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Local
radio personality and author Hiker Mike's web site contains some interesting hiking
locations, as well as tips and observations.
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http://www.canadatrails.ca
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Canada
Trails Online
guide to bicycling, mountain biking, hiking and cross-country skiing.
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http://www.boatwerks.net/running.asp
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A
guide to current water levels on selected rivers. Canoeists should use their own
judgement, as water levels can change quickly.
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http://www.canoemuseum.net/
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Canadian
Canoe Museum
web site
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http://www.justsnowshoes.com/
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Just
Snowshoes -
Links to all aspects of snow shoeing
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Gear & Equipment
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http://.www.mec.ca
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Mountain
Equipment Co-op.
Gear and equipment supplier. Web site contains articles on selecting and
taking care of equipment
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http://www.wildrock.net
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Wild
Rock Outfitters
- Peterborough. All the
equipment and
clothing needed for your next outdoor adventure. They also rent canoes,
kayaks, camping gear and more! Bike Werks store, located right next
door, specializes in serving the cycling community.
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www.tentcityoutfitters.com
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Tent
City 1600
Steels Ave W. (approx. corner :
Steels Ave & Dufferin Sts.) Concord
ON. L4K 4M2 905-660 -6885 Wide selection of tents and other
camping gear at very competitive prices. No web site available.
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http://www.out-there.com
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Out
there promotes itself as Canada's
largest outdoor resource for back country activities and travel in Canada
and for information about outdoor facilities, service firms, and clubs.
Not all links are current or active
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Travel
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http://www.hilladventureoutfitting.com/ |
Hill Adventure Outfitting -
Backcountry canoeing and camping trips with all gear supplied. |
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http://www.gapadventures.com/ |
Gap Adventures -
adventure travel company that offers socially
and environmentally sensitive travel. |
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http://www.theadventurecentre.com
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The
Adventure Centre
- Looking for something different in a vacation .Start with this Toronto company's
site, and let your imagination run wild.
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http://www.activejourneys.com
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Active
Journeys. Walking,
hiking, cycling, sea Kayaking & rafting vacations in Canada as well as other parts of the world
are offered by this Toronto
based company.
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www.adventuroustraveller.com
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Finding
guidebooks, maps, and reading
material for tour next trip just got easier
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www.eastcoasttrail.com
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East
Coast Trail Association
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http://www.trailconnections.ca/
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East
Coast Trail Accommodation
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http://www.letshike.com
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Comfortable
Hiking Holidays. Company
offers weekend and extended guided hiking holidays in Europe, North America
& the Caribbean
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