Certified Hike Leader Training – October 21 and 28
Learn to lead safe and enjoyable hikes on marked trails within 2 kms of EMS support. Proactive and reactive risk management are stressed.
Newsletter – October 2024
In this issue: Hike Ontario Celebrates Golden Anniversary! / Award of Excellence / Volunteer of the Year / Strategic Plan.
Hike Ontario Annual Summit 2024
The Guelph Hiking Trail Club is hosting the 50th Annual Hike Ontario Summit, a conference by and for hikers. Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024 Location: Guelph Golf and Country Club, 133 Woodlawn Avenue East, Guelph N1E 7H9 Time: 8:00 AM (Hike Ontario AGM.) and 9:30 AM (for Summit conference start) Cost: $30 for lunch, continental … Read more
Sign up now for Hike Ontario’s Navigation: Map and Compass course (May 25, 2024)
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more