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 Summit: a series of online presentations.
Summit Events
All events take place via Zoom. For more details, click on the event titles below.
Trail Maintenance
December 16, 2020, 7:00 pm — Download the presentation slides
Trail maintenance volunteers from the Thames Valley Trail and a staff member from a Conservation Area will present on their Trail Maintenance efforts.
Trail Association Internal Organization: Successes and Challenges
January 25, 2021, 7:00 pm
A discussion by Trail Association and Hiking Club board members, moderated by Bill Mungall.
Creating Memorable Trail Experiences: Trans Canada Trail Ontario's 10-Year Strategic Plan
February 8, 2021, 7:00 pm — Watch the event recording
Trans Canada Trail Ontario (TCTO) has created a 10-year Strategic Plan that responds to the needs of users, is responsible to the environment, celebrates our heritage, and will lead us with a positive and beneficial approach into the future, leaving a legacy for generations to come. Join Shompa Hai and Mike Bender as they present the Strategic Plan that showcases the Move Beyond Connection to Create the Most Memorable and Inspiring Trail Experiences possible in Ontario.
Meeting with Hike Ontario Insurance Plan Broker Nancy Au
February 10, 2021, 7:00 pm
Nancy Au is Hike Ontario's insurance broker, who sources our Commercial General Liability and Directors' and Officers' Insurance. You do not have to take our insurance plan to attend, nor is this an attempt to solicit your club for insurance purposes.
Nature Deficit Disorder: Should We Be Worried?
February 23, 2021, 7:00 pm
Individuals, families and communities suffer from a disconnect to the natural world and the costs of this alienation are profound. A discussion on why this matters and what we can do to protect the next generation. Presented by Hike Ontario Past President Terri LeRoux.
Favourite Hikes and Apps
March 16, 2021, 7:00 pm — Watch the event recording
Ruth Moffat, Geoffrey Hancock and Gary Waterfield will introduce the topic, "My Favourite Hikes."
Stay tuned for more Virtual Summit presentations to come.