7 d. ago Garibaldi Park trails near Whistler shut down due to aggressive cougars

The latest cougar sightings have led to the closure of popular trails in Garibaldi Park

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9 d. ago Search for cougars continues at Whistler Blackcomb, area closures remain in effect

Area closures include the Creekside and Garbanzo Zones of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and the Ascent Trail on Blackcomb Mountain.

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1 week ago Weekend storm topples trees, traps campers at provincial parks in northern Ontario

A couple from Sudbury, Ont., say they’re still reeling after surviving a severe weekend storm in northern Ontario that toppled trees and trapped campers in two provincial parks. David Pitawanakwat says he and his wife Shana were at their trailer in Samuel de Champlain Provincial Park on Saturday when a sudden storm hit the area. […]

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1 week ago Toronto's huge new linear park under a rail line is finally happening

After what consisted of seemingly endless delays, construction is finally underway on the Davenport Diamond Greenway — soon to be a favourite among Toronto trails. If you need a refresher, the Davenport Greenway is a new public green space that will run below and along a new elevated rail line between Bloor Street West and Davenport Road. Designed to provide an enhanced community experience and reconnect neighbourhoods that were previously separated by at-grade rail tracks, the new linear space will include features like an off-leash dog park and public art displays.Now, after much waiting, the trail is finally starting to break ground. The proposed off-leash dog park for the Davenport Greenway. Photo: MetrolinxEarly stages of work launched on Monday, June 23. Metrolinx is set to execute the plan in two phases: Phase 1 includes a multi-use path, work on plazas at Wallace and Dupont, a pedestrian bridge and new sidewalks. Phase 2 inc...

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1 week ago Cougar activity prompts closure of Whistler bike park trails

The creekside and garbanzo zones of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park are closed this weekend after multiple mountain bikers reported aggressive cougar activity in the area.

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2 w. ago Possible fatalities after rockslide at Bow Falls Trail in Banff National Park

An RCMP spokesperson confirmed the rockslide resulted in 'serious injuries' to hikers

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2 w. ago Live developments: Possible fatalities after rockslide at Bow Falls Trail in Banff National Park

An RCMP spokesperson confirmed the rockslide resulted in 'serious injuries' to hikers

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2 w. ago Cougars in B.C.: What to know about sightings, safety tips and what to do if you encounter one

Two recent cougar sightings led B.C. Parks to temporarily close a popular trail in Garibaldi Provincial Park.

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3 w. ago This conservation area just outside Toronto is a hiker's dream

As someone always on the lookout for new hiking spots around Toronto, I recently stumbled upon a lesser-known gem: Coldstream Conservation Area in Middlesex Centre.A couple of hours west of the city, this conservation area proved to be the perfect day trip destination, close enough to make it back in time for dinner, but far enough to feel like a proper escape into nature.I arrived in the morning, coffee in hand, and was immediately struck by the quiet beauty of the place. The air felt fresher somehow, and the gentle hum of birdsong set the tone for the day. There are two main trails here, so I decided to start with the Cedar Park Trail—a short, 0.9 km loop through a rare cedar swamp.    View this post on Instagram           A post shared by Outdoors Canada (@outdoors.canada)It's an easy walk, but what it lacks in distance it more than makes up for in atmosphere. The boardwalk winds through thick, a...

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3 w. ago Underrated Ontario provincial park has wooden lookout with unmatched views

Nestled on the Niagara Escarpment just a little outside of Collingwood, Ontario, is an underappreciated, concealed treasure of a provincial park that boasts hiking trails, limestone outcrops out of a rock climber's dreams, and a wooden viewing deck with unbelievable views of a gorge below.While Devil's Glen Provincial Park may have a sinister name, it is a heavenly natural wonderland just begging to be explored, often going overlooked in favour of some of the province's bigger parks, as well as some of the area's other attractions.The off-the-beaten-path feel of Devil's Glen is part of what makes it so appealing, with its small, easy-to-miss parking lot, quiet and rugged trails, serene vantages of the beautiful Ontario wilderness and, most often, nary another human in sight.You can hike down to the Mad River that carves a valley deep through the green space (a valley that Parks Ontario says is "geologically significant"), challenging...

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