E'terra on the Bruce Peninsula is One of the Hidden Gems Being Promoted to the UK

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 25, 2013 | Bruce Peninsula, BruceGreySimcoe, E'terra, luxury, Ontario Tourism, RTO7, rustic chic, Scott Dunn, tourism product, UK market

Ontario Tourism has partnered with the Luxury tailor-made specialist Scott Dunn to develop new ‘rustic chic’ product including high-end boutique properties and two new romantic self-drive itineraries.

Rock Climbing to be Bruce County's Newest Tourism Product

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 24, 2013 | Bruce County, BruceGreySimcoe, environmentally friendly, Lion's Head, Ontario Access Coalition, rock climbing, RTO7, tourism, tourism product

Together with the Ontario Access Coalition, Bruce County tourism officials will market and promote selected areas of the Bruce.

New Manitoulin Hotel Designed to Meet Needs of a Changing Market

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 24, 2013 | aboriginal, accommodation, BruceGreySimcoe, conference centre, First Nations, GSCT, hotel, Little Current, Manitoulin Island, packages, RTO7, teepee, tourism industry

The Manitoulin Hotel and Conference Centre opened its doors this past spring - the first hotel built on the island in a century and it's ready to meet the challenges of the island's changing tourism industry.

Harbour Upgrades Expected to Increase Tourism in Collingwood

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 24, 2013 | boating, BruceGreySimcoe, Collingwood, downtown, harbour, new dock, RTO7, tourists, upgrades, visitors

Work has started on installing more than 600 feet of dock to accommodate 30 boats in Collingwood's harbour.

Culture Development Fund Application Period Soon to Open

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 24, 2013 | applications, BruceGreySimcoe, Culture and Sport, Culture Development Funds, funding, Grants Ontario, Ministry of Tourism, partnerships, project proposals, RTO7, stronger culture sector

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport is pleased to announce that the application period will soon open for the Culture Development Fund -- a new $3 million grant program to strengthen cultural organizations and their leadership.

Ontario Government Support Species at Risk Projects

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 23, 2013 | Aboriginal, BruceGreySimcoe, conservation, fund, Ministry of Natural Resources, Ontario, protect, RTO7, species at risk

Ontario is supporting individual and community projects that protect and recover species at risk and their habitats.

Canadian Chinese Viewing Market Targeted in Timmins' Tourism Documentary

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 19, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, Canadian Chinese, Fairchild Television, funding, Ontario, OTMPC, RTO7, Timmins, tourism

Fairchild Television's specialty TV crew was recently in Timmins to highlight some of their tourism offerings.

Orillia's "Downtown Tomorrow" Report Has Recommendations to Improve Visitor Experience

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 18, 2013 | BruceGreySimcoe, council, Downtown Tomorrow, information centre, Orillia, Orillia Packet, restaurant, RTO7, waterfront

Moving the information centre to Orillia's waterfront is just one of several recommendations to improve visitors' first impressions of the community.