Overview of Explore the Arch

This is just the beginning! As time goes by, the Explore The Arch site will certainly see more hiking, cycling, paddling and cross-country skiing routes added but as well routes for touring, equestrian trails and snowmobile routes. Explore The Arch will become, increasingly, the site to find all of those trails, but also to locate the supplies and services you need. And what exploration would be complete without the sources of information that reveals the globally significant heritage of the Biosphere!

Our goal is to add information layers about history, ecology, land use, the farm landscape, the arts community, climate data, community infrastructure and the many other topics that paint the complete picture of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere. Consider this as an encyclopedia, of sorts which both you, and our many community partners can help create. After all, building together and partnerships for sustainable communities is what World Biosphere Reserves are all about.

You can help build this site too. Send your views on trails, your suggestions for new routes, your images and information to share. Consider joining any of the many organizations (see the partners list) to work along with them on your favourite trails and routes.

The Frontenac Arch Biosphere is guided in the development of this site by the Biosphere Trails Council, which itself is a member of the Ontario Trails Council. The Biosphere Trails Council is a network of the many trails organizations of this region. Neither the Biosphere or the Council owns any trails, or property. All trails described in this site are owned and/or managed by agencies or other organizations. As you explore this site, you'll find links to the sites and further information about those groups. All trails described are either sanctioned trail systems, or are suggested routes on public roads or waterways.