The course is designed for individuals wishing to apply basic land navigation skills for outdoor activities by using a map and compass. All interested hikers are welcome to register.
Frieda Baldwin wins Hike Ontario Award of Excellence
Frieda Baldwin received the Award of Excellence during the Hike Ontario Annual Summit in London, Ontario, on September 23, 2023.
Ian Bailey wins Hike Ontario Volunteer of the Year Award
Ian Bailey received the Volunteer of the Year Award during the Hike Ontario Annual Summit in London, Ontario, on September 23, 2023.
Hike Ontario Annual Summit 2023
Join us for the Hike Ontario Annual Summit and AGM (London, Ontario, September 22-23), bringing hikers and trail users together to share, learn and collaborate. Thames Valley Trail Association 50th Anniversary The Thames Valley Trail Association is celebrating its 50th anniversary this September 22-24. It will be combined with Hike Ontario’s Annual Summit and […]
Ganaraska Hiking Trail Launches New Maps
The Ganaraska Hiking Trail Association Inc. is extremely pleased to announce the launch of a new Trail Guide that will complement the Ondago mobile app maps of the Ganaraska Hiking Trail.
2022-2023 Hike Ontario Insurance Invitation
Hike Ontario’s insurance program runs from May 1 to May 1 of the next year, so it is time to indicate whether you wish to apply for the period starting May 1, 2022. You can do so by filling in a non-binding Application Form, for which we created a SurveyMonkey survey. I will then forward […]
Trails Risk Management Training
Managing trails is about managing risk. This live webinar, presented by the Ontario Parks Association in partnership with Ontario Trails Council, lays the foundation for trail builders, managers and volunteers to plan and organize their risk management practices. Taught by Jeff Jackson, Ph.D., a recognized expert in trail risk management and long-time facilitator of the […]
Hike Ontario Virtual Summit 2020/2021
For more than a decade, Hike Ontario has been hosting an Annual Summit every fall to bring the hiking and trails sector and users together to share, learn and collaborate. Due to COVID-19, the Hike Ontario Board of Directors has elected to cancel the 2020 Summit. In its place, Hike Ontario is offering a Virtual […]
Proposed Legislation to Protect Non-Profits and Charities against COVID-19 Claims
The Ontario government is introducing the Supporting Ontario’s Recovery Act, 2020, that if passed, will provide liability protection for workers, volunteers and organizations that make an honest effort to follow public health guidelines and laws relating to exposure to COVID-19. At the same time, it will maintain the right of Ontarians to take legal action […]
Hiking in the Time of COVID-19
Hike Ontario always puts the safety of people first, especially trail users. For the foreseeable future the Covid-19 virus has changed everything about you and the outdoors. During the time of the Covid-19 pandemic, Hike Ontario recommends that people follow the guidelines of the provincial government and local health authorities. Hiking helps people maintain good […]