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Members

Canadore College
Promote the trails located at the Education Centre in North Bay

Near North Trails Association
3,500 kilometers of scenic trails groomed to suit all riders' needs.

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
Dedicated to conserving, restoring, developing and managing renewable natural resources. 

North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit

Trailsnorth
website run by Mike and Ann Savage, local trail enthusiasts, who help promote the region's trails

 

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Groups/Organizations

Local and Regional

Blue Sky Riders
A club for off-road motorcyclists in the Blue Sky region of Northern Ontario.

Friends of La Vase Portages
Group dedicated to promoting and maintaining the historical La Vase Route in North Bay.

Laurentian Ski Hill
Offers a fun, exciting and family-friendly atmosphere where winter outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy an affordable day at the slopes.

Near North Trails Association
3,500 kilometers of scenic trails groomed to suit all riders' needs. 

North Bay Geocachers Association
North Bay's local geocaching club

North Bay Nordic Ski Club
Develop and maintain a cross-country ski facility for the use and enjoyment of the club membership and the general public.

Otter Lake Friends
Maintain and promote the trails around Otter Lake in North Bay.

Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System
Information regarding the trails in Mattawa, Ontario.

Voyageur Trails
Dedicated to developing and maintaining a hiking trail across Northern Ontario. 

Wasi Cross-Country Ski Club
Cross-country ski facility who maintains trails in East Ferris.

Sturgeon River House Museum
Owns and maintains the Theodore Fouriezos Wetland Trails.

Rainbow Routes
Committed to the development, management, and use of the Trans Canada Trail through Greater Sudbury.

Friends of Temagami
A not-for-profit conservation organization working to protect wild spaces, educate the public about the value of wilderness, and enhance human-powered recreation in Temagami and Marten River.  

Nastawgan Trails
Information regarding non-motorized trails in the Temagami area.

Explore Ottawa Valley
An online guide to walking, biking, driving, cross-country skiing, canoeing and waterfalls in the Ottawa Valley, Ontario.

Muskoka Trails
Check out what summer is like in Muskoka!

Haliburton Highland Trails and Tours Network
An organization dedicated to the development and promotion of trails and tours in Haliburton County.

Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance
A network of shared-use recreational trails that an be enjoyed year-round.

Huronia Trails and Greenways
Dedicated to promoting and enabling development of sustainable networks of trails and greenways in Simcoe County.

Sudbury Aviation Fly-in Fising
Fly-in wilderness outposts from a local base 5 hours north of Toronto.  Offers fly-in canoe and kayaking trips.

Park-to-Park Trail Association
A regional initiative to create an east-west link through Parry Sound/Muskoka Districts and Haliburton County by connecting Killbear Provincial Park to Algonquin Provincial Park with a 230 km trail.

 

Provincial 

Ontario

ATV Ontario
Offers great places to ATV for both novice and expert riders.

Hike Ontario
A non-profit organization which represents the interests of walkers and hikers in Ontario.  

Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicles
Creates, enhances, and designs trail networks to give people a place to enjoy ATVing.

Ontario Federation of Snowmobile Clubs
Supports clubs and volunteers to create and maintain safe and environmentally responsible snowmobile trails.

Ontario Federation of Trail Riders
Creates and maintains a network of trails in Ontario that are safe for off-road motorcycling.

Ontario Geocaching Association

Ontario Parks
Manages all of the Provincial Parks in Ontario.

Ontario Trails Council
represents trails organizations and trail user groups across Ontario.

New Brunswick

Fundy Trail Parkway
Scenic trails that capture the beauty of New Brunswick.

Nova Scotia

Trails Nova Scotia
Information about trails throughout Nova Scotia.

 

National

Canada Canoe Routes
Connect online with those who enjoy exploring Canadian lakes and rivers.

Motorcycling Confederation of Canada
An organization supporting the growth of responsible motorcycling in Canada by increasing awareness of the positive aspects of the sport.

National Hiking Trail
Developing a 10,000 kilometer scenic foot path from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

Trans Canada Trail
Helping people discover, enjoy, and appreciate trails all across Canada.

 

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Tourism Information Sites

Algonquin Park
Learn about the Park's natural history and its various forests, lakes, and rivers.

Almaguin Highlands
See the 8,000 square kilometers of beauty, with Algonquin Park on the eastern border, and the shores of Georgian Bay on the west.

Blue Sky Region
See what the Blue Sky Region has to offer!

Canada Canoe Routes
Connect online with those who enjoy exploring Canadian lakes and rivers.

North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce
The recognized voice for business in North Bay and area.

North Bay-Mattawa Conservation Authority
Dedicated to conserving, restoring, developing and managing renewable natural resources.

Ontario’s Near North
|Information regarding accommodations and attractions in the Near North.

 

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Funding Partners

FedNor
Federal regional development organization in Ontario that works with a variety of partners to help create an environment in which communities can thrive, businesses can grow, and people can prosper.

NECO
Communities Future Development Program - focus on the development and diversification of local economies.

Ontario Trillium Foundation
Helps build vibrant and healthy Ontario through investing in community-based initiatives.

Trans Canada Trail
Helping people discover, enjoy, and appreciate trails all across Canada.

 

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Sporting Goods Stores

North Bay and District Chamber of Commerce
please visit their website for sporting goods stores

 

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Accommodations

Ontario's Near North
please visit their website for various accommodations in the Near North.

 

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Become a Member

Membership keeps you connected to trail projects across the Near North, while strengthening the foundations of a thriving volunteer trails network. 

Merchandise

Visit our Merchandise section for Discovery Routes t-shirts, water bottles, maps, the Trail Guide to Healthy Living, and more!

Donate

Your donation goes towards the promotion, management, use, and preservation of the multi-use trails network across the Near North region.

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