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Tourism

Border isn’t customized to greet U.S. tourists

Turning back American travellers at northwestern Ontario border crossings has become the single biggest obstacle to the growth of tourism, claim area lodge owners and outfitters.

Chippewa Park chipping away at a fresh look

By Jessica Smith Set along the shores of a Lake Superior inlet, Thunder Bay’s Chippewa Park has ridden a roller coaster of economic peaks and valleys throughout its 86-year history.

Spiritual centre hosts corporate retreats

By Kelly Louiseize Picture this; A walk through the LaCloche Mountains where all one needs to think about is the next step and the feel of the ground beneath their shoe, not the meeting next week or the report due next month.

Encouraging Northern Ontario tourism

By NICK STEWART With a tourism industry in decline, Ontario governmental agencies are speaking with industry representatives to formulate a five-year marketing strategy for the North.

Train service restricts tourism

By IAN ROSS For tourist outfitter Al Errington, having reliable passenger train service is part of selling a one-of-kind Northern Ontario outdoors experience.

The erosion of remoteness

By Kelly Louiseize Remote logging roads are opening up access to fly-in resorts, devaluing their worth and reducing wildlife population says outdoor tourism director.

Killarney lodge owners celebrate 45 years

By MARIE CLARKE Two Northern Ontarians are gearing up for their 45th year in business with no intentions of backing down or retiring. Maury and Annabelle East own Killarney Mountain Lodge and Outfitters located on Georgian Bay.

Re-opened Adanac has big first year back

By MARIE CLARKE Greater Sudbury – The re-opening of Adanac Ski Hill has not been a disappointment to the City of Greater Sudbury.

Far North island hosts award winning lodge

By MARIE CLARKE A small island in the Far North is the proud owner a national tourism excellence award.

U.S. security plan could hurt both countries

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Northwestern Ontario – Border crossings are about to change. In 1978, United States President Ronald Reagan stated that the 5,000-mile border between Canada and the U.S. should stand as a symbol for the future.