SUPPORTING TORONTO’S TOURIST ECONOMY

McGuinty Government Invests In Canadian National Exhibition

 

August 15, 2008 — Ontario is supporting tourism in Toronto by providing $342,000 to support the Canadian National Exhibition’s (CNE) marketing efforts and help fund a major new outdoor event called Jump Jet. [Read the full news release]

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SUMMER THEATRE ATTRACTS VISITORS, SUPPORTS ECONOMY

Huronia Historical Parks Renews Theatre Company At Discovery Harbour

 

August 11, 2008 — Huronia Historical Parks has selected Drayton Entertainment to operate the King’s Wharf Theatre for 10 more years. [Read the full news release]

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ONTARIO STRENGTHENS TOURISM INFRASTRUCTURE

McGuinty Government Invests In Attractions Along St. Lawrence River

 

August 8, 2008 — A significant capital investment from Ontario will help increase tourism along the St. Lawrence corridor.

[Read the full news release] [See photos of Minister's Tour]

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PLENTY OF SMOKE AND FIRE DURING “BATTLE” OF FORT WILLIAM

 

Fort William Historical Park was awash with redcoats, bluecoats, militia, muskets, wall guns, and cannons as British and American forces clashed during the “Battle” of Fort William July 26th and 27th. [Read the full story]

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FORT WILLIAM HISTORICAL PARK WINS WESTJET AWARD

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Fort William Historical Park has won the 2008 Cultural Attraction Award from up! magazine, the in-house publication for Westjet airlines.

 

In the congratulatory letter by up! Editor Tom Gierasimczuk, FWHP was chosen by “….thousands of Westjet guests who turn to up! Magazine for vital information about places, businesses and events that deliver a great bang for the travel buck and provide a high-quality and unique travel experience that over-delivers when compared to other similarly priced offerings….”

 

FWHP is already in the mix for consideration for Westjet awards next year.

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MAPPING ONTARIO’S TOURISM FUTURE

McGuinty Government Gets Ontarians Talking About Tourism Potential

 

June 3, 2008 — Tourism is a multi-billion dollar global market, and Ontario is mapping a path to ensure the province’s tourist industry creates jobs and economic benefits well into the future.

The province is undertaking a competitiveness study to look at ways to increase Ontario’s share of the tourism market. An important step in this process starts today with the release of a discussion paper to help generate ideas on how to reinvent the tourism industry. [Read the full news release] [See photos] [View video]

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Toronto-Niagara Bike Train 
The Greenbelt Express

 

Go green with the Bike Train this summer!

 

You can reduce your carbon footprint and protect the environment by choosing more sustainable modes of travel - and have fun too!

 

The Bike Train will operate on select VIA Rail departures between Toronto and Niagara Falls from June to September 2008.  For more information and to view the schedule visit www.biketrain.ca.  

 

Space is limited. Book your Bike Train tickets today! Explore the agricultural bounty and biodiversity of the Greenbelt, plan a multi-day bike tour along the Greater Niagara Circle Route or the Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail, and experience local culture, history and cuisine along the way.

The Bike Train schedule allows for short day trips to Niagara.  Enjoy even more cycling time by staying overnight.  There are a variety of accommodation and getaway package options available.