Links

Hiking Clubs, Associations and Conservation Groups

American Trails
The only national (USA), nonprofit organization working on behalf of all trail interests, including hiking, bicycling, mountain biking, horseback riding, water trails, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, trail motorcycling, ATVs, snowmobiling and four-wheeling.
http://www.americantrails.org

GORP
A great resource for adventure travel and outdoor recreation with information on top destinations, national parks, outdoor gear, hiking, kayaking, mountain climbing and more.
http://gorp.away.com

Hike Canada
Canada's National Hiking Organization Since 1971. Piece by piece, the scenic 10,000 kilometre foot trail is growing to connect the Atlantic to the Pacific.
http://www.hikecanada.org

Hike Ontario
Hike Ontario, founded in 1974, is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the needs of all hikers and walkers in the Province of Ontario .
http://www.hikeontario.com

North of Superior Tourism Association
Area attractions, trip planner, events calendar, photo gallery, online map store, business directory and more
http://www.nosta.on.ca

Ontario Trails Council
A charity that promotes the development, preservation, management and use of recreational trails in Ontario.
http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca

Out There
Canada's largest website for outdoor enthusiasts. Launched in 1995, Out There lists clubs, stores, events, tours, parks as well as information on specific outdoor activities such as camping and rafting.
http://www.out-there.com

The Trans Canada Trail
a 21,500-kilometre recreational trail winding its way through every province and territory, from the Atlantic to Pacific to Arctic Oceans.
http://www.tctrail.ca

Thunder Bay Nordic Trails
Thunder Bay Nordic Trails (TBNT) is a not-for-profit association of dedicated cross country skiers that maintains over 100 kms of trails in the Thunder Bay region. These trails include 30 kms at Kamview Nordic Centre, 60 kms at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and 13 kms at Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park.
http://www.tbnordictrails.com

Voyageur Trail Association
The intent of the Voyageur Trail system is to build and maintain a hiking trail from Thunder Bay to join up with trails in southern Ontario via the Sudbury region.
http://www.voyageurtrail.ca

Path of the paddle
To develop the 1200 Km Path of the Paddle canoe/kayak route into a sustainable experiential tourism product representative of culture and history of the region through cooperative marketing programs, initiative specific promotional products and diverse partnerships.
http://www.pathofthepaddleassociation.com

Thunder Bay Field Naturalists
TBFN is dedicated to the study of natural history, wise use of natural resources, preservation of natural areas, and understanding and protection of nature
http://www.tbfn.net

Nature Conservancy of Canada
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the nation’s leading not-for-profit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca. NCC’s Nature Destinations program invites you to take a journey through some of the greatest examples of our country’s natural areas and to connect with nature. To learn more, visit naturedestinations.ca.

Lakehead Regional Conservation Authority
The Lakehead Region Conservation Authority (LRCA) is a community-based environmental agency that provides value-added services to our watershed residents. We are responsible for the wise management of renewable natural resources in our watershed. Conservation Authorities undertake a broad range of programs, including: watershed management, erosion control, flood forecasting & warning, recreation, water level monitoring, plan input & review, environmental education and stewardship. We improve quality of life by actively providing Conservation Areas for semi-passive recreation and environmental education opportunities.

https://lakeheadca.com/

PARKS (NORTHWESTERN ONTARIO)

• Aaron
• Kakabeka Falls
• MacLeod
• Neys
• Ojibway
• Sandbar Lake
• Sleeping Giant
• Wabakimi
• White Lake
• Ouimet Canyon
• Pigeon River
• Quetico
• Rainbow Falls

PARKS (NORTHERN MINNESOTA)

• Bear Head Lake
• Cascade River
• George Crosby Manitou
• Gooseberry Falls
• Grand Portage
• Judge C.R. Magney
• Soudan Underground Mine
• Split Rock Lighthouse
• Temperance River
• Tettegouche