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Enjoy Hiking online seminar series

  • Post published:September 2, 2020

Interested in picking up some of the basics of hiking? Want to know where you can hike in the Ottawa area? The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is hosting a series…

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RTA response to COVID-19 (effective 11 Jun 2021)

  • Post published:March 15, 2020

Updated June 11, 2021: As Ontario opens up safety and carefully, we are excited to start resuming organized hikes consistent with the provincial re-opening plan. The local clubs will be in…

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Nine Trail Towns on the Rideau Trail

  • Post published:December 21, 2018

If you're hiking the Rideau Trail end-to-end (as a thru-hike or a section hike), you'll encounter a number of wilderness areas but just like any other long trail, you'll also…

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7 Places to hike around Ottawa & Gatineau

  • Post published:December 21, 2018

Views like this are common in Gatineau Park. What's your favourite trail? Do you live in or are you visiting Ottawa-Gatineau and looking for a quick adventure? Here are a…

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Outdoor Gear Made in Canada!

  • Post published:May 28, 2017

When people think of Canadian outdoor brands, you almost immediately think of companies like MEC, Sorel or Canada Goose. They aren't the only ones around however. We thought we'd share…

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Hazards on the Rideau Trail

  • Post published:May 27, 2017

The Rideau Trail is home to much wildlife - everything from chipmunks and beavers to bears and coyotes. Large carnivorous mammals may be frightening to some but did you know…

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Rideau Trail Canada 150 Challenge

  • Post published:February 8, 2017

In honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, we invite EVERYONE to hike any part of the Rideau Trail (main or blue trails) in 2017! Participants who hike 150km on the RIDEAU…

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In the Works – Waterfall Tour & Other Spring Hikes

  • Post published:December 27, 2016

Photo by Dave Doe Hello Ottawa Club Leaders! I know the snow has just arrived, but that’s got us planning for the end of winter and early spring, when the…

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Eastern Ontario & Outaouais XC Ski Resources

  • Post published:December 21, 2016

Trail Names in Gatineau Park Trails in Gatineau Park are numbered today and a few (i.e. Wolf Trail) have also maintained their names but did you know that many numbered…

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10 Gift Ideas for Hikers & Backpackers

  • Post published:November 24, 2016

The holidays are arriving quickly and we know that hikers and backpackers can be hard to shop for. To help in that department, we've scoured the shelves at nearby shops…

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