NorthWestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association (NWORTA)
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NorthWestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association (NWORTA) is a Thunder Bay based Ontario incorporated charitable non-profit trail association, with Hike Ontario and Trans Canada Trail affiliation.
January 22, 2026 at 5:57 PM
FANTASTIC NEWS: We are beyond excited to have received news that NWORTA has been chosen as one of three groups in Thunder Bay to receive a $5,000 disbursement to be used towards trail development in the Thunder Bay region.
The nomination came from the Thunder Bay Section of the Alpine Club of Canada
The nomination came from the Thunder Bay Section of the Alpine Club of Canada
January 20, 2026 at 10:10 PM
FANTASTIC NEWS: We are beyond excited to have received news that NWORTA has been chosen as one of three groups in Thunder Bay to receive a $5,000 disbursement to be used towards trail development in the Thunder Bay region.
The nomination came from the Thunder Bay Section of the Alpine Club of Canada
The nomination came from the Thunder Bay Section of the Alpine Club of Canada
Here is a schedule for September for both our guided trail hikes and our trail maintenance outings. For more information and to sign up, please go to our website www.nworta.ca/events or email us [email protected].
September 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Here is a schedule for September for both our guided trail hikes and our trail maintenance outings. For more information and to sign up, please go to our website www.nworta.ca/events or email us [email protected].
Trail Stewards Program
Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you enjoy spending time hiking local trails? Are you interested in helping maintain small sections of trail? Take part in our Trail Stewards Program and become a volunteer! www.nworta.ca/trail-stewar...
Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you enjoy spending time hiking local trails? Are you interested in helping maintain small sections of trail? Take part in our Trail Stewards Program and become a volunteer! www.nworta.ca/trail-stewar...
NWORTA - Trail Stewardship Program
Trail Stewards Program
Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you enjoy spending time hiking local trails? Are you interested in helping maintain small sections of trail? Take part in our Trail Stewards Pr...
www.nworta.ca
June 24, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Trail Stewards Program
Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you enjoy spending time hiking local trails? Are you interested in helping maintain small sections of trail? Take part in our Trail Stewards Program and become a volunteer! www.nworta.ca/trail-stewar...
Are you an outdoor enthusiast? Do you enjoy spending time hiking local trails? Are you interested in helping maintain small sections of trail? Take part in our Trail Stewards Program and become a volunteer! www.nworta.ca/trail-stewar...
We have 2 trail outings coming up mid-week. A trail maintenance day on the Shabaqua Trail (south of Adrian Lake) Tuesday June 10. Thursday June 12 on the new Lakehead University Hogarth Plantation Trail parallel to Whitewater Drive (west of Broadway Ave.) Go to www.nworta.ca/events to register.
June 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
We have 2 trail outings coming up mid-week. A trail maintenance day on the Shabaqua Trail (south of Adrian Lake) Tuesday June 10. Thursday June 12 on the new Lakehead University Hogarth Plantation Trail parallel to Whitewater Drive (west of Broadway Ave.) Go to www.nworta.ca/events to register.
This coming Saturday (Sunday is Mother's Day) come out and help us build part of the new Kakabeka Falls Trail. Meet 10:00 AM at the Hogarth Plantation property located at the intersection of Broadway Avenue, 25th Side Road, and Whitewater Drive.
May 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
This coming Saturday (Sunday is Mother's Day) come out and help us build part of the new Kakabeka Falls Trail. Meet 10:00 AM at the Hogarth Plantation property located at the intersection of Broadway Avenue, 25th Side Road, and Whitewater Drive.
Picked up our new Stihl MSA 220C battery powered chainsaw today. Thanks to Steve from Northern Turf Equipment. Great people to deal with. Also thanks to Trans Canada Trail's Trail Care Grant for providing the funds to purchase it. Looking forward to using it for our upcoming trail projects.
April 30, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Picked up our new Stihl MSA 220C battery powered chainsaw today. Thanks to Steve from Northern Turf Equipment. Great people to deal with. Also thanks to Trans Canada Trail's Trail Care Grant for providing the funds to purchase it. Looking forward to using it for our upcoming trail projects.
Join us today for an 8 km. Clean Up to Green Up hike on the new Kakabeka Falls Trail today. 1-4 www.nworta.ca/events
April 27, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Join us today for an 8 km. Clean Up to Green Up hike on the new Kakabeka Falls Trail today. 1-4 www.nworta.ca/events
Earth Day, every day.
April 22, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Earth Day, every day.
🧵 Join us for a hike and trail clean up along NWORTA's newest section of the Trans Canada Trail - Kakabeka Falls Trail from King Road to Whitewater Drive this coming Sunday April 27 to celebrate Earth Day. Meet at Neebing Arena on Broadway Avenue 12 noon. Parking available.
April 21, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🧵 Join us for a hike and trail clean up along NWORTA's newest section of the Trans Canada Trail - Kakabeka Falls Trail from King Road to Whitewater Drive this coming Sunday April 27 to celebrate Earth Day. Meet at Neebing Arena on Broadway Avenue 12 noon. Parking available.
We recommend you check out the new 3.8 km. NWORTA/Trans Canada Trail Kakabeka Falls Trail in it's entirety from 25th Side Road to Whitewater Drive. As always, be sure to download the latest Garmin (gpx) or Google Earth (kmz) file from our website to your favourite trail app: www.nworta.ca/downloads
April 17, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We recommend you check out the new 3.8 km. NWORTA/Trans Canada Trail Kakabeka Falls Trail in it's entirety from 25th Side Road to Whitewater Drive. As always, be sure to download the latest Garmin (gpx) or Google Earth (kmz) file from our website to your favourite trail app: www.nworta.ca/downloads
📢 Big news! We’re a proud recipient of the #TrailCare25 grant! With support from Trans Canada Trail, we’re rolling up our sleeves to care for, and expand our local trails. This grant will be used to purchase a battery powered chainsaw, which will also help us to reduce our carbon footprint.
April 13, 2025 at 3:41 PM
📢 Big news! We’re a proud recipient of the #TrailCare25 grant! With support from Trans Canada Trail, we’re rolling up our sleeves to care for, and expand our local trails. This grant will be used to purchase a battery powered chainsaw, which will also help us to reduce our carbon footprint.
Had a virtual meeting with Hydro One re: transmission line access between Shabqua and Atikokan. They were very positive and supportive of our plans. We just need to provide them with some more details. They will then start the approval process.
March 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Had a virtual meeting with Hydro One re: transmission line access between Shabqua and Atikokan. They were very positive and supportive of our plans. We just need to provide them with some more details. They will then start the approval process.
On Tuesday we presented Oliver-Paipoonge Township with another proposal regarding a designated trail through the township. We remain hopeful, given the support we have received from other municipalities, they will reverse course and support it. This would help immensely in #ClosingTheGap
March 13, 2025 at 4:19 PM
On Tuesday we presented Oliver-Paipoonge Township with another proposal regarding a designated trail through the township. We remain hopeful, given the support we have received from other municipalities, they will reverse course and support it. This would help immensely in #ClosingTheGap
Yesterday, we made another presentation to Oliver-Paipoonge Township Council in hopes of swaying them to support a trail connection through the township. Fingers crossed. You can read the full deputation here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
March 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Yesterday, we made another presentation to Oliver-Paipoonge Township Council in hopes of swaying them to support a trail connection through the township. Fingers crossed. You can read the full deputation here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Planning your next hike on the Trans Canada Trail - NWORTA's Shabaqua Trail? Here is a link to a mileage chart along with maps. Please note there are sections of the trail which are closed during the snowmobile season.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
March 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Planning your next hike on the Trans Canada Trail - NWORTA's Shabaqua Trail? Here is a link to a mileage chart along with maps. Please note there are sections of the trail which are closed during the snowmobile season.
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
docs.google.com/spreadsheets...
Funding Season: We have begun the arduous process of seeking funding to assist with our plans to upgrade and expand the Shabaqua Trail. You can help us in that regard by purchasing your 2025 membership ($20 single/$30 family), donating, or purchasing metres of trail. Visit: www.nworta.ca
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March 7, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Funding Season: We have begun the arduous process of seeking funding to assist with our plans to upgrade and expand the Shabaqua Trail. You can help us in that regard by purchasing your 2025 membership ($20 single/$30 family), donating, or purchasing metres of trail. Visit: www.nworta.ca
Latest press release: Re: Lakehead University Hogarth Plantation property access www.nworta.ca/news
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February 19, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Latest press release: Re: Lakehead University Hogarth Plantation property access www.nworta.ca/news
AVAILABLE TRANS CANADA TRAILS: Below is a map showing 90 km. of available Trans Canada Trail trails in the Thunder Bay area (solid red line). Dotted red lines represent additional trail proposed for 2025.
February 13, 2025 at 5:27 PM
AVAILABLE TRANS CANADA TRAILS: Below is a map showing 90 km. of available Trans Canada Trail trails in the Thunder Bay area (solid red line). Dotted red lines represent additional trail proposed for 2025.
A New Year Brings New Trail Opportunities: As 2024 has set sail into our rearview and 2025 gets its legs, we are gearing up for another year of trail expansion. Check out our plans.
www.nworta.ca/about
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January 4, 2025 at 4:12 PM
A New Year Brings New Trail Opportunities: As 2024 has set sail into our rearview and 2025 gets its legs, we are gearing up for another year of trail expansion. Check out our plans.
www.nworta.ca/about
www.nworta.ca/about
NWORTA is hosting an "out and back" hike/snowshoe event on Sunday December 22 from 1 - 4 PM. This will take place along our new Kakabeka Falls Trail from Neebing Arena to 25th Side Road in Thunder Bay. For more details and to register:
www.facebook.com/groups/92088...
www.nworta.ca/events
www.facebook.com/groups/92088...
www.nworta.ca/events
December 6, 2024 at 8:28 PM
NWORTA is hosting an "out and back" hike/snowshoe event on Sunday December 22 from 1 - 4 PM. This will take place along our new Kakabeka Falls Trail from Neebing Arena to 25th Side Road in Thunder Bay. For more details and to register:
www.facebook.com/groups/92088...
www.nworta.ca/events
www.facebook.com/groups/92088...
www.nworta.ca/events
We have confirmed a section of the Atikokan Trail - Shabaqua to Shebandowan. This will be a "bare bones" trail with plans to improve on it over time.
December 5, 2024 at 4:45 PM
We have confirmed a section of the Atikokan Trail - Shabaqua to Shebandowan. This will be a "bare bones" trail with plans to improve on it over time.
We have announced the completion of the Broadway Avenue Trans Canada Trail extension. Full context can be seen here www.nworta.ca/news Join us for a 5 km. hike on this new trail Sunday December 22/24 1-4 PM. To register for the hike go to www.nworta.ca/events
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December 3, 2024 at 2:07 PM
We have announced the completion of the Broadway Avenue Trans Canada Trail extension. Full context can be seen here www.nworta.ca/news Join us for a 5 km. hike on this new trail Sunday December 22/24 1-4 PM. To register for the hike go to www.nworta.ca/events
My favourite part of the new Kakabeka Falls Trail along Broadway Avenue @ 48.35947, -89.37858
December 1, 2024 at 11:13 PM
My favourite part of the new Kakabeka Falls Trail along Broadway Avenue @ 48.35947, -89.37858
We have updated our CalTopo Canada map to show the new Kakabeka Falls Trail - Broadway Avenue trail section. We have also added proposed/potential routes to Minnesota, Atikokan (Quetico Provincial Park), and Nipigon. caltopo.com/m/QV27J
NWORTA TRAIL SYSTEM MAP - CalTopo
NorthWestern Ontario Recreational Trails Association trails information map. This map shows various information related to the trails including current trail conditions and updates. While updates are ...
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December 1, 2024 at 5:31 PM
We have updated our CalTopo Canada map to show the new Kakabeka Falls Trail - Broadway Avenue trail section. We have also added proposed/potential routes to Minnesota, Atikokan (Quetico Provincial Park), and Nipigon. caltopo.com/m/QV27J