MCGUINTY GOVERNMENT SUPPORTING TOURISM IN MIDLAND

Huronia Historical Parks Receives $1 Million For Capital Repairs

MIDLAND — The McGuinty government is supporting tourism in Midland with an investment of more than $1 million to keep the Huronia Historical Parks attractions in good condition, Tourism Minister Jim Bradley announced today.

“This funding will help maintain Huronia Historical Parks as a vital attraction for both tourists and residents,” said Bradley. “Supporting tourism puts people to work, supports small business and contributes to a strong and prosperous economy.”

The capital support for Huronia Historical Parks will fund repairs to existing property, as well as improvements to help meet current provincial requirements, including building, fire code and accessibility regulations.
 
“I am pleased that our government realizes the importance of our attractions, Sainte-Marie Among the Hurons and Discovery Harbour, to Midland, Penetanguishene and Southern Georgian Bay,” said Huronia Historical Parks general manager Jan Gray. “The parks play an important role in boosting tourism and stimulating our local economy.”

Sainte-Marie among the Hurons is celebrating 40 years as a provincial tourist attraction this season, showcasing four decades of bringing the world to the Southern Georgian Bay area. The attraction also presents education programs to tens of thousands of school children from across Ontario every year. Special exhibits commemorating Sainte-Marie’s 40th Anniversary are located throughout the facility.

Huronia Historical Parks is a Ministry of Tourism agency. For more information about the parks, please visit the agency’s website, www.hhp.on.ca.

The McGuinty government is providing funding totaling nearly $9.8 million, for 2007-2008, to address repair and rehabilitation needs at provincial tourism agencies and attractions.

 

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Contacts:
David Oved, Minister’s Office, (416) 314-1400
Gary Wheeler, Communications Branch, (416) 325-8391