Purpose
The purpose of this plan is to provide high level direction to the Hike Ontario Board for the next 5 years. Hike Ontario currently offers and operates a number of valuable programs to the member hiking clubs of Ontario. The intent of this plan is to focus the direction of the organization and identify key recommendations for the Executive to undertake to implement the plan.
The document presents the updated Mission, Vision, Guiding Principle, Strategic Directions and Objectives that will guide the organization from 2025 to 2030. The key summary section at the end of this document identifies the important recommendations that will direct the implementation of the Plan.
Strategic Directions
Our seven strategic directions are to:
- Build a sustainable organization and create value for member clubs across the province though education, information sharing, risk management guidance and provision of liability insurance.
- Develop and deliver education and training programs for all stakeholders.
- Promote hiking and walking trails.
- Prepare, Manage and Maintain a Risk Management Plan for the organization that is to be shared and promoted to Hiking Clubs in Ontario.
- Coordinate, Manage and Offer a Group Liability Insurance program to Hiking Trail organizations in Ontario.
- Coordinate and Support a Hiker Waiver program with Ontario Hiking Trail organizations.
- Foster and Provide Outreach Communications to Ontario Hiking organizations as well as members of the public and youth about the benefits of hiking, health and nature.