Thank you very much to our excellent sponsors for their promotion of the Great Canadian Bucket List event. We are grateful for local support of the trail and activities!
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The Great Canadian Bucket List
Photo: President KTCT Al MacPherson (left) with Author Robin Esrock (right)
On April 26, 2015 Robin Esrock, the author of The Great Canadian Bucket List spoke at our local fundraiser. We’d like to thank Robin for his efforts, it was a great event!
Renowned travel writer and TV host Robin Esrock spent years visiting every province and territory to craft the definitive national Bucket List. Having travelled to over 100 countries on 6 continents, he never expected Canada to offer so much, and neither will you. This isn”t your typical travel guide – it is an inspiration for your next trip. Full of adventure, humour, photos and fun facts, The Great Canadian Bucket List is the definitive list of things to do in Canada before you die.
For more information on Robin Esrock and the book, you can visit his website: canadianbucketlist.com
Winter Trail Grooming – West Side
The trail has been groomed and is ready for winter use! Get out on the trail and enjoy our beautiful winter weather. The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail is ideal for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, or snowmobiling.
KTCT Annual General Meeting 2014
Public is welcomed to attend KTCTA Annual General Meeting at Fleming College
Tuesday November 18th at 3:00pm
Room Number posted in main foyer of the College
One of the Four Great Places to Hike in Kawartha Lakes
The Kawartha Trans Canada Trail was listed as one of the 4 ‘Great Places To Hike’ in Kawartha Lakes by Bill Hodgins today.
- Emily Tract
- Fleetwood Creek Natural Area
- Kawartha Trans Canada Trail
- Ken Reid Conservation Area
You can read the full MyKawartha article by Bill Hodgins, here.
Tree Spirit Awaits your Arrival
The indigenous people have always known that trees have spirits within them. Two cedar log sculptures have been carved alongside the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Pic Seed Sun Shelter where the trail crosses Eldon Road, located south of Oakwood not far from Mariposa Elementary School.
Knock on the sculpture to awaken the tree spirit inside as the images on the two cedar logs symbolizes the spirit within the logs that provides uplifting energy, cleansing, protection, prosperity & healing.
Colin Partridge from Thornton, Ontario a retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, an avid supporter of the Trans Canada Trail vision of connecting Canada together creating the longest trail in the world, did the carvings for the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail.
Photo of Colin using chain saw to create the tree spirit image by Al MacPherson
Caution at Highway 36 Overpass
The trail heading west after Highway 36 overpass bridge leading into Lindsay has been blocked by construction at the end of Dobson Street sub-division – you will need to dismount you bike and walk to Dobson Street – remember KTCT continues to the left at Dobson and Logie; for those traveling east dismount you bike end of Dobson Street and walk to trail be careful. Plans are to have a temporary trail constructed as soon as possible.
Save the Bees
Jamie Morris, a retired teacher and volunteer with Kawartha Trans Canada Trail, and students at Mariposa Elementary School built and installed Bee Boxes along the trail near Eldon Road, south of Oakwood, at the Pickseed Trail Access Point.
Heart of Ontario Snow Conditions
Click here for current snow conditions from the Heart of Ontario Snowmobile Club.
2013 Volunteers of the Year
Two volunteer awards were presented this year at the Kawartha Trans Canada Trail Annual General Meeting December 2, 2013. Pictured above is President Allen MacPherson with Wayne Alldred Director and Treasurer who has decided to step down from the Board of Directors. During his five years with KTCTA he has provided excellent leadership, commitment and support.
Bill Elliott Vice President KTCTA presents Dave Birch the Volunteer Award for 2013 for his efforts looking after the east section of the KTCT.
Ellen Woodward and Wayne Alldred were presented five year Trans Canada Trail Pins by President Allen MacPherson for their volunteer time with the KTCTA. Absent from the photo is John Hagarty and Linda Skelton who have contributed five years to the organization.
