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Full steam ahead for Thunder Bay waterfront proposal

Full steam ahead for Thunder Bay waterfront proposal

The $60-million development calls for seven-storey hotel, condos water park, market square
Sudbury tourism industry shooting for province's top spots

Sudbury tourism industry shooting for province's top spots

The City of Greater Sudbury's tourism industry partnership has laid out its plans until 2015, which include no less a goal than transforming the city into one of Ontario's top four visitor destinations.
Opening a once-in-a-lifetime B&B

Opening a once-in-a-lifetime B&B

By Maggie Chicoine Lisa LaMarquand professes that she’s built her life differently than most.
Fresh eyes, new vision for ski hill

Fresh eyes, new vision for ski hill

Unless you were a connaisseur of German food or a devoted bunny hill skier, few people in the Sault paid much attention to Buttermilk Ski Hill.
Brownfield developer takes the reins

Brownfield developer takes the reins

The latest and greatest vision to develop Sault Ste. Marie's Gateway site into a major tourism draw will be unveiled in December.
Georgian Bay visitors' guide on the shelves

Georgian Bay visitors' guide on the shelves

Parry Sound tourism officials are looking for new ways to market the 30,000 Islands area as more than just a one-season destination.

Steaming back into service

A volunteer group of Manitoulin Island marine heritage buffs are hoping to revive the romantic and nostalgic notion of steamship cruising on the Great Lakes.

Agawa touring train breathes new life with provincial funding

A $5 million provincial cash injection to replace aging coaches on the Agawa Canyon Tour Train is a major step toward rebuilding the excursion train’s reputation and visitor experience.

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.