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 … Read more
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 … Read more
The Hike Ontario insurance program proposal for 2020-2021 has been posted in the Members’ Area. Go to the Insurance page (login required).
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more