ABOUT US
MISSION
To encourage walking, hiking and trail development in Ontario.
VISION
Hike Ontario seeks to maintain and
develop its unique position as the number one source
of province-wide information and resources about hiking,
walking and pedestrian based trail development and management
in Ontario.
ORGANIZATIONAL
SUMMARY
Hike Ontario is the sole provider of province-wide
hiking information and services. Hike Ontario is also unique
amongst Canada 's provinces and territories in many of the
services it provides to this province's hiking associations
and citizens. Eighty-five percent of Canadians walk for leisure
and recreation. Thus, Hike Ontario acts as the voice for over
9 million hikers and walkers in Ontario.
Hike Ontario recognizes and supports trails throughout Ontario
and appreciates that every trail is unique. Every trail can't
be all things to all people but all trails can play beneficial
roles. Trails play roles in the economy, play roles in the
environment and perhaps most importantly, play roles in our
health.
While Hike Ontario recognizes the diversity of trails and
trail uses, our focus is on the representation and promotion
of pedestrian based trails and their benefits, focusing specifically
on;
Connectivity
Economics
Education
Environmental
Health
Heritage
Recreation
Transportation
Hike Ontario does not make or maintain trails,
nor does it offer organized hiking/walking events, except through
its member associations. Hike Ontario is the umbrella organization
that provides these province-wide associations with resources
and services to build on these long-established local and regional
initiatives in a way in which complements and enhances them.
GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE
Hike Ontario is governed by a board of directors
that meets four times per year at various locations across
Ontario . Our board consists of approx. 30 people. 80% of the
board members are appointed to represent their member club
with the remaining members being elected at our Annual General
Meetings.
The executive committee of the board additionally meets once
a month at our offices at Seneca College , King Campus. The
executive consists of President, Vice President, Past President,
Treasurer and Secretary. Additionally, the Chairs of each standing
committee hold a position on the executive committee
OBJECTIVES
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To encourage walking for recreation,
transportation and health.
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To encourage and facilitate
trail development for walking and hiking throughout Ontario.
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To encourage good trail
maintenance and hiking practices and the enhancement and
quality of the walking experience.
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To encourage and facilitate
the development of trail building hiking clubs in Ontario.
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To act as an advocate
for a club or clubs when requested or when an initiative
is deemed necessary.
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To encourage education and research
into the health benefits and other aspects of recreational
walking.
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To encourage conservation
and appreciation of the natural environment.
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To maintain and disseminate information on hiking and
hiking trails.
STRATEGIC
PLAN
Adopted on November 25 th, 2006, COMPASS
2010 updates
our 2003 Strategic Plan, ensuring that Hike Ontario is building
its programs and services ensuring our members clubs the best
support possible.
Our five Strategic Directions are:
- Serving More People
- Delivering Service Excellence
- Strengthening the Hiking and Walking Community
- Developing Effective Organizational Systems
- Achieving Sustainability
Click here for a full copy of Strategic
Directions Map.
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