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Discovery Routes Trails Organization is a charity that promotes the use and development of trails and active transportation systems in Ontario’s Near North.
We support better health, tourism, strong communities, and environmental appreciation and protection. We have a thriving community of volunteers who provide stewardship for a vast and diverse trail network.
As a trails organization, we support our community-based trail partners through collaborations and resource sharing to keep growing and improving the trails and active transportation network.
Find out how Discovery Routes Trails Organization is:
- Connecting Communities and People
- Inspiring Trail Use for Health and Well Being
- Promoting Safe, Responsible and Equitable Access to Trails
- Supporting the Local Economy
Help us grow support for the local trails and connect communities. Donate to Discovery Routes.
Discovery Routes leads the development of the Voyageur Cycling Route Experiences & Multi-Adventures along and around the 645km Voyageur Cycling Route
Trail Updates and Events
Laurentian Escarpment Trails Project Update We’re making progress. Get more details on our project page. read more
Guided Hikes at Laurier Woods are back Don’t miss out on The Friends of Laurier Woods Spring Bird Walks with Dick Tafel May 2025 on Saturdays from 10am-12 noon. May 3, 10, 17 & 24. Meet at the Laurier Woods Conservation Area parking lot at the end of Brule Street in North Bay. The interpretive walks will be of interest to a […] read more
Celebrating the Heart and Hands Behind Local Trails Celebrating the Heart and Hands Behind Local Trails Stewarding a network of recreational trails that spans over 1000 km across the region is no small feat – it’s made possible thanks to the care and dedication of countless volunteers. To celebrate National Volunteer Week this April 27-May 3, 2025, Discovery Routes is proud to celebrate […] read more
We’re Hiring a Student Trails Position Job Posting: Student Trail Programs Assistant – one position available Eligibility: The project is part of the Government of Canada’s summer employment program known as Canada Summer Jobs. To be eligible, youth must: be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the beginning of employment; be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or person on whom […] read more
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The vast network of trails we celebrate exist on the traditional lands and waterways of the Anishinaabe people within the territory protected by the Robinson Huron Treaty of 1850 and Williams Treaties of 1923.