{"id":35,"date":"2026-08-25T13:32:16","date_gmt":"2026-08-25T17:32:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eota.dev.engineweb.ca\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2026-08-28T15:29:12","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T19:29:12","slug":"our-story","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/eota.dev.engineweb.ca\/?page_id=35","title":{"rendered":"About EOTA"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Find Your Trail<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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FIND YOUR ADVENTURE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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About EOTA<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Trails is part of your backyard! See what we have to offer you and the fun that you can share with the whole family. From our travel tested trails to the many accommodations, Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance offers destinations filled with excitement and adventure.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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OUR GOALS & OBJECTIVES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The preservation of the continuity of the Corridors for Tourism and other economic uses The management of the corridors as a multi-use facility, representing the interest of recreational users, adjoining landowners and other interested groups The development of the corridors as a recreational attraction contributing to the tourism and economy of the Eastern Ontario Region The preservation and enhancement of natural and human heritage along the Corridors.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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To develop, manage, maintain and market a comprehensive network of year round shared use recreational trails in the area, recognizing that there are other future uses for corridors ie. utility. EOTA will partner whenever possible. Each person sitting on the board of directors or a committee will work in good faith for the organization.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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THE ALLIANCE<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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In September, 1997, the Hastings\/Quinte\/Land O\u2019 Lakes Recreational Steering Committee was formed as a vehicle for bringing together people and groups who had an interest in developing a regional trails network. Representatives were from area municipalities, various trail groups, Chambers of Commerce, Conservation Authorities, and individuals.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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OUR BOARD MEMBERS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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JEREMY SOLMES<\/span><\/td>Chair – Township of Stirling-Rawdon<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
LOYDE BLACKBURN<\/span><\/td>Vice-Chair – Hastings County<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
CINDY CASSIDY<\/span><\/td>General Manager<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
BEVERLY FLAGLER<\/span><\/td>Township of Havelock-Belmont-Metheun<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
BILL COX<\/span><\/td>Township of Addington Highlands<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
CAM MCKENZIE<\/span><\/td>Municipality of Highlands East<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
CINDY KELSEY<\/span><\/td>Township of Central Frontenac<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
DENNIS SAVERY<\/span><\/td>Municipality of Trent Hills<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
ERIC DAOUST<\/span><\/td>Municipality of Marmora and Lake<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
FRED FOWLER<\/span><\/td>Township of North Frontenac<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
GEORGE EASTMAN<\/span><\/td>Township of Bancroft<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
ROBERT SARARAS<\/span><\/td>Municipality of Centre Hastings<\/span><\/td><\/tr>
ROGER DAVIS<\/span><\/td>Municipality of Hastings Highlands<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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EOTA NETWORK SINCE 1998<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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This umbrella trails group was renamed the Eastern Ontario Trails Alliance (EOTA) in the spring of 1998. The organization was incorporated in 1999 under the mandate provided to it by the Province of Ontario and various Municipal Corporations of Eastern Ontario.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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OUR AWARDS<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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2010 Ontario Trails Council Board Service Recognition<\/strong><\/h5>

Presented to Cindy Cassidy for personal and professional commitment to the betterment of trails.<\/p>

2005 Land\u2019o\u2019Lakes Tourist Asscociation Vision Award<\/strong><\/h5>

Presented to EOTA within the Municipality of Tweed in recognition of a business that has demonstrated an extraordinary determination to succeed and grow a business.<\/p>

2002 Ontario Trails Council Trail Builder Award<\/strong><\/h5>

Presented to Cindy Cassidy. In recognition of outstanding and extraordinary contribution towards the development of recreational trails In Ontario.<\/p>

1999 Ontario Trails Council Appreciation Award<\/strong><\/h5>

Presented to EOTA in recognition of outstanding and extraordinary contribution towards the development of recreational trails in Ontario.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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