Tourism

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

By IAN ROSS Canada’s baby boomers are set to retire at an alarming rate over the next decade. It’s no different among the silver-haired owners of Northern Ontario’s family-run tourist resort operators and outfitters.

Open a conversation with Paul Pepe about tourism and his voice instantly takes on a different timbre; an almost child-like excitement and enthusiasm for a subject that is close to the heart.