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New Trail Map Encourages Elgin St. Thomas Residents to Get Active

11/1/2011

 
St. Thomas, Ontario, October 27, 2011 – Elgin St. Thomas Public Health is pleased to announce the release of a new Elgin St. Thomas Cycling & Hiking Trail Map. The map is now available at municipal offices, the Elgin-St. Thomas Tourism office, and Elgin St. Thomas Public Health.
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Elgin County offers an array of hiking and cycling opportunities for individuals and families alike. The map encourages residents to walk, hike, jog, cross country ski, and cycle on the beautiful trails and parks throughout Elgin and St. Thomas. “Not only do trails provide an affordable form of recreation, they also provide health, economic, cultural, and environmental benefits to users and the community” said Public Health Nurse Darrell Jutzi. Recent reports from Statistics Canada shows that 47% of Elgin St. Thomas residents are moderately active or active in their leisure time and that walking, jogging, and cycling are three of the most popular activities amongst Canadians.

The development of the map was made possible through the support of many community partners. "More and more we find people are planning their vacations around outdoor physical activities. The new Elgin-St. Thomas Cycling and Hiking Trail Map, is a great resource for visitors to use to explore our beautiful and scenic communities, while enjoying the benefits of being active” said Tourism Development Coordinator Kathryn Russell.

Elgin County offers an array of hiking and cycling opportunities for individuals and families alike. The map encourages residents to walk, hike, jog, cross country ski, and cycle on the beautiful trails and parks throughout Elgin and St. Thomas. “Not only do trails provide an affordable form of recreation, they also provide health, economic, cultural, and environmental benefits to users and the community” said Public Health Nurse Darrell Jutzi. Recent reports from Statistics Canada shows that 47% of Elgin St. Thomas residents are moderately active or active in their leisure time and that walking, jogging, and cycling are three of the most popular activities amongst Canadians.

The development of the map was made possible through the support of many community partners. "More and more we find people are planning their vacations around outdoor physical activities. The new Elgin-St. Thomas Cycling and Hiking Trail Map, is a great resource for visitors to use to explore our beautiful and scenic communities, while enjoying the benefits of being active” said Tourism Development Coordinator Kathryn Russell.

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