All the Buzz:
The buzz continues to grow even after the conference. See what people are saying about Trailhead Ontario:
“Trailhead Ontario was excellent. I loved the flavour provided by the international panel. Keep it going! Amazing Job!”
Carol Oitment, Senior Policy Advisor, Ministry of Health Promotion, Government of Ontario
“Congratulations on Trailhead Ontario! This fantastic event was such a professional and high caliber conference. The speakers were excellent and the sessions were topical and transferable to our jobs.”
Terri LeRoux, Executive Director, Credit Valley Conservation Foundation
“Thanks for organizing this great trails conference. The selection of speakers was great, the range of topics provided something for everyone, and the venue was convenient. This event provided fantastic networking opportunities and the international panel was very informative. I really appreciate the conference and look forward to the next one.”
Rick Gray, Program Coordinator, Environmental Programs at Ridgetown
“Thank you for the Trailhead conference. It was well worth the lengthy trek. I look forward to seeing Woody Keen’s remarks”
Bryan Brown, Administrator, Municipality of Machin
“The two-day Trail Building Workshop was a great learning experience. The presenters were informative and helpful. There is so much more to learn about trail design, planning, construction and maintenance.”
Timothy Lawley
Trailhead Conference Goals:
- Promote four-seasons active lifestyles on trails
- Promote trail tourism and eco-friendly, budget-friendly vacations
- Explore and promote Ontario’s unique eco-system to local, national and international audiences
- Participate in an exchange of ideas with trail visionaries, trail planners and managers of various sectors of municipal, provincial and federal governments
- Explore opportunities for job growth via trail development, trail infrastructure improvement and trail creation
Who Should Attend Trailhead Ontario?
- Trail organizations
- Government – Municipal, Provincial, Federal departments and ministries representing Parks and Recreation, Health, Economic Development, Tourism, Transportation and Infrastructure
- Manufacturers – outdoor and sporting equipment, clothing, automotive, financial institutions, food and beverage
- Educational institutions – schools, universities, and colleges
- Sports clubs and associations using trails
- Thought leaders
- Trail building and related service providers
- Trail enthusiasts
