Describes one of the most advanced trail systems in Canada, from both programming and construction perspectives.
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This document contains the proceedings of a forum for educators, social workers, youth workers, recreationists, municipal councillors, police officers, community association leaders and students. The ...
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Provides a general overview of the fears of ice users when municipal amalgamation occurs, suggestions on ways to proceed when faced with this change; and important elements in developing a new Ice All...
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Originally published in Parks and Recreation Canada magazine, this article muses on the importance of fun and satisfaction in our leisure pursuits.
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This is Vol. 1 Issue 1 of a new quarterly publication concerning leisure trends in Canada.
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Provides an example of constitution and bylaws for a non-profit organization. The objects of the Association are to assist in advancing the community interests and quality of life of the people of the...
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This presentation, from the 2003 Parks and Recreation Ontario Annaul Education Forum, demonstrates the concept of logic models and their use as an application, as they relate to recreation services. A...
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Despite the fact that physical activity levels of Canadian adults has grown, so has the rate of obesity among both children and adults. This article takes a look at some of the facts, and possible cau...
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This presentation, from the TrailLink 2001Conference, in St. Louis, USA in September 2001 is designed to do three things: to give Conference participants who have never been to Canada, a visual sense ...
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The intent of the Rural Tourism Study, administered by the Business Development Branch, City of Ottawa, was to examine the creation and implementation of a rural tourism program in the City of Ottawa....
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This article, published in the first issues of Leisure Trends, suggests that the best investment communities can make is in preserving parkland.
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This article, originally published in PROFile, Summer 2002, discusses some principles for providing challenging and worthwhile recreational opportunities for youth, from research conducted for the Can...
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This report, which formed the foundation for the development of a ‘youth service model’ for the military addresses the following issues, and summarizes their implications for youth initiatives: Physic...
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This 62 page document is "A Guide to Active Transportation To, From and At the Workplace", promoting healthier and more environmentally responsible travel decisions. It is aimed primarily at workplace...
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The dream of a leisure society that many people envisioned in the 1970's has all but evaporated. This article, published in the first issues of Leisure Trends Monitor, discusses the impact for leisure...
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