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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
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. READ MORE
Wasaga Makes its Beaches More Accessible Posted by Ginny Henry | July 16, 2013 | accessible, BruceGreySimcoe, CBC, Metro Morning, mobility issues, Mobi-mat, RTO7, Simcoe County, strollers, Wasaga Beach There's a new and easier way to reach the shore in Wasaga Beach with Mobi-mats. READ MORE
Customer Numbers Down for the Chi-Cheemaun Posted by Ginny Henry | July 16, 2013 | Bruce County, BruceGreySimcoe, Chi-Cheemaun, ferry, Manitoulin Island, Owen Sound Transportation Company, ridership down, RTO7, Tobermory A delay in the sailing season for the Chi-Cheemaun could be the cause of a 7.5% drop in ridership so far this season. READ MORE
Collingwood's Four-Season Lifestyle Leading to Consistent Development Posted by Ginny Henry | July 16, 2013 | Blue Mountain, BruceGreySimcoe, Collingwood, development, four season destination, growth, real estate, RTO7 Collingwood continues to consistently grow and develop mainly due to its attractiveness as a four-season destination. READ MORE