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‘Ideal land for a picturesque golf course’ (04/05)

By IAN ROSS Ron Dennis doesn’t fancy himself as the next Pete Dye, but his first swing at designing a golf course proved he possesses all the right instincts.

Seeing the forest for the tourists? (06/05)

By ADELLE LARMOUR Resource-based tourism is a growing industry in northwestern Ontario. In order to better understand its potential, Dr.

Quetico Centre on track to get back in the black (08/05)

By KELLY LOUISEIZE In 47 years Quetico Centre has become a quite prominent training centre and think tank for northwestern Ontario.

City program helps draw events (08/05)

By COLLEEN KLEVEN Mining and forestry have long battled for top spot in Northern Ontario. While those two industries continue to vie for the number 1 position, tourism has steadily and strategically increased its significance in the Northern economy.

Attracting Americans (03/05)

By KELLY LOUISEIZE Northwestern Ontario can be considered to be a panacea for weekend warriors looking for that ultimate wilderness experience.

Attracting more Americans (03/05)

Spurred by meetings with Northern private and public leaders, northwestern communities are concentrating on increasing tourism numbers by using branding tools and developing kiosk areas where visitors can obtain Ontario tourist information.

Terrace Suites offers luxurious backdrop for any retreat (08/05)

By COLLEEN KLEVEN Callander Bay - In the business world, few events are as highly anticipated as the corporate retreat.

Abitibi Consolidated targets complete forest certification by 2005 (09/03)

Abitibi-Consolidated's Fort William Woodlands Division has added 800,000 hectares of forested land under certification.

Cruise on the friend ship or miss the boat (03/05)

By IAN ROSS Tourism operators in the North Bay-Highway 11 corridor should stop bickering over logos and find ways to build on the region's strengths in recreational tourism, according to a Toronto consultant.

Today's tourist looking to push personal limits (03/04)

By ANDREW WAREING When Jennifer East is looking for who her competitors are in the world of kayaking and adventure tourism, she is not just looking down the street. The fact is, that lodge down the road might actually be an ally.