Tourism

Wacky Wings restaurant has expanded into multiple Ontario locations

When the Hampton Inn was constructed in Elliot Lake in 2009, its primary purpose was to serve Elliot Lake Retirement Living by housing visitors contemplating a move to the city.

The lore and mystery of Lake Superior has always been an incredible draw for tourists.

Tucked into a copse of mature firs just inside the border of the Mississagi Provincial Park, Laurentian Lodge sits nestled in a patch of pristine wilderness, its natural beauty and private location annually attracting visitors from around the globe.

It may be the equivalent of a backpacker's youth hostel, but for budget conscious companies and not-for-profits, camping out at a college or university campus for a meeting or convention can be a practical alternative.

Although tourism has been the area’s mainstay for years, Temagami’s new mayor, John Hodgson, is looking to the region’s rocks and trees not only as scenery but as an economic resource.

John Gale doesn’t see himself as any kind of saviour or visionary. But he wants Kenora to think big.

The creation of a new series of tourism regions across the province is receiving a mixed reaction in the North as Ontario makes a shift from pure destination marketing to additional tourism development opportunities.

North Bay keeping the momentum going on film and TV production. The City of North Bay and its community partners are staging a Community Film Forum, March 24 at Canadore College.

North Bay is pulling all the players together to attract more film productions to the Gateway city. Last year, the city was the locale for three large productions and the city’s economic development department is setting the stage for more.