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Durham Tourism
Industry
Report
Connecting, engaging and informing Durham Tourism's valued stakeholders
Volunteers at the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games.
Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games volunteers with Ontario Games mascot PACHI
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Greetings from Durham Tourism
Wow! What a busy February it's been, and we’re only halfway through the month! We just wrapped up our roles as hosts to the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games, we’re gearing up for the annual Central Counties Tourism Symposium in early March, and the latest Discovery Guide is in the final stages of production!

Remember to visit durhamtourism.ca to submit your upcoming events to our free, online events calendar. Connect with us on Twitter at @DurhamTourism and @Sport_Duhram; on our Durham Tourism and Sport Durham Facebook pages; or check out our latest videos on YouTube.
Tourism Industry Highlights
$4 off admission to the Outdoor Adventure Show.
Visit Durham Tourism at the Outdoor Adventure Show
Stop by the Durham Tourism display at Canada’s largest outdoor adventure and travel event from February 22 to 24. 

We’ll be there sharing information on the great outdoor adventure opportunities available throughout the region.

The Outdoor Adventure Show features over 300 exhibits, from the latest camping gear, to paddle sports, live presentations and information on the ultimate adventure travel destinations. Bring this coupon for $4 off the admission price.
A screen shot of the events calendar on durhamtourism.ca.
Helpful guidelines and criteria for submitting events
Durham Tourism’s free, online events calendar is an easy and effective way to promote your event.

We’ve pulled together a few helpful guidelines, as well as criteria, to keep in mind when submitting an event to the calendar:
  • Events must take place within the boundaries of Durham Region.
  • Events published must be of interest to a tourist audience or market.
  • Events must run for fewer that two weeks in length (please do not post collections on display for one month, etc.).

Please note that we may not list certain types of events including: permanent collections, lectures, workshops, seminars, school events, meetings, conferences, conventions, receptions, open houses, reunions, anniversaries, meals, beauty pageants, fashion shows, dances, galas, parties, board or card games, bingo, sing-alongs, children’s recitals, school concerts, garage sales, sidewalk sales, church and hospital bazaars, political events, fundraisers and community service functions.
A building exploding in flames - part of the filming of the television series Breakout Kings.
Last chance to sign up for the Film Durham: Locations Seminar
Durham Region plays an important role in Ontario’s film and television industry and there is a need for industrial, urban and rural locations that can be used as sets, taking place in a variety of time periods. Are you interested in having your property listed as a potential filming location? If so, Film Durham is offering a seminar with industry professionals for homeowners and businesses about hosting a film or television shoot.

The seminar will take place on February 21 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. in Room 1B at Regional Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.

You will learn how to market your location, scouting and site visits, preparing for the production community and much more. To reserve a spot, RSVP by February 18 to Eileen.Kennedy@durham.ca or 905-668-4113 ext. 2617.
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Planning for the future: how do you Envision Durham?
On February 5, The Regional Municipality of Durham launched Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review of the Durham Regional Official Plan.

Envision Durham will guide where and how Durham will grow to the year 2041. Our vision is to create healthy and complete, sustainable communities within the region; ensuring that Durham continues to be a great place to live, work, play, grow and invest.

By the year 2041, Durham Region’s population is expected to grow to 1.2 million people, with more than 430,000 jobs. Envision Durham is looking at:
•       How and where our cities and towns may grow.
•       How to use and protect our land and resources.
•       What housing types and job opportunities are needed for our residents.
•       How people and goods move within, across and beyond our region.

Over the next four years, there will be opportunities for stakeholders to share their vision for the future of our community. Visit durham.ca/EnvisionDurham to learn more.
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Join us at the Partners in Tourism Symposium
The 2019 Central Counties Partners in Tourism Symposium is just a few weeks away. Gather with fellow Central Counties Tourism members from York, Durham and Headwaters on March 4 at the Kingbridge Centre in King City.  

Program highlights for the 2019 event include keynote presentations on business building tactics and trends: "Suffering tourism retail trends...and introducing them into your business" with John Stanley; plus "Measuring success, What does it look like for your business" with Rachel Dodds. There will also be educational workshops and networking opportunities.

For more information on the symposium visit the Central Counties Tourism website.
Two women pose for a photo at the Sport Durham booth.
We're at the Toronto International Bike Show
Durham Tourism invites you to stop by our booth at the Toronto International Bike Show from March 1 to 3, at the Better Living Centre, Exhibition Place in Toronto.

Durham Region is home to over 300 kilometres of trails. From beginners to professional athletes, there is a trail suited to mountain biking enthusiasts of all skill levels. Of course, there are many other great outdoor spaces for visitors and residents to explore by bike, and we’ll be sharing that information and more at the show! 

Check out our Durham Cycle Tours map (or order copies for your business!); learn more on the Cycling page on durhamtoursim.ca; or view our trail and mountain biking videos on YouTube to learn about biking in the region.
Tourism Business Profile
A snowboarder tries out a trick on one of the terrain park's features.
Spotlight on: Dagmar Ski Resort
Dagmar Ski Resort has been a community fixture for more than 60 years. With activities and amenities for everyone from the beginner to the advanced level skier or snowboarder, the resort also offers lessons, weekend programs, holiday camps and specialized terrain park training. This is in addition to the cozy chalet; restaurant; and gift and pro shops available on site. The equipment rentals offer a unique personalized fitting pit, with a ski out directly onto the hill. The fitting pit is a one of a kind service in Ontario. 

Featuring the four largest progression terrain parks in the region, Dagmar is constantly evolving throughout the season–keeping things fresh and challenging! Over 40 features including Jibs, Boxes, Walls, Bonks, Picnic Table, Stair Set, Rainbow (rail, box and wall), DFD Rail and T-box, FDF, Battleship and more delight visitors. The park’s staff are always creating new snow features including Hips, Quarterpipes, Pyramids and Spines.

The resort is open Wednesday through Sunday, holidays, Family Day ( February 18) and March Break!
It was #paramazing
Last weekend, from February 8 to 10, Durham Region welcomed over 500 athletes, attendants, coaches, managers and officials, as well as hundreds of spectators to the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games.

More than two years in the making, these Games were the result of a successful bid in 2016 by Sport Durham, The Regional Municipality of Durham’s sport tourism group, along with partners from the Abilities Centre and Durham College. 

The Games were planned and executed by a local Games Organizing Committee proudly made up of Durham Region staff and volunteers, together with the team from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport. The success of these Games wouldn’t have been possible without the Games sponsors, venues, hotels, community stakeholders, and of course, the hundreds of local volunteers and spectators who embraced the fact that when we all play, we all win. Many local community groups, clubs and organizations helped to “be the roar” for the #paramazing athletes that competed. Thank you to all of our stakeholders who played a role in this event.

“We're so proud of the way our community responded in support of these Games and the athletes from across the province. The participants left knowing that Durham Region is a warm and welcoming community that celebrates inclusiveness,” said Don Terry, Co-Chair of the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games and Chair of the Sport Durham Advisory Committee.

Watch the celebration video for a recap of the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games.
A parasport wheelchair rugby player moves across the court.
Wheelchair rugby at Brooklin High School.
A Parasport Games volunteer watches a sitting volleyball game.
Thank you to our amazing volunteers!
A Parasport Games fan holding a sign for the Ontario Central sledge hockey team.
We asked you to "be the roar" in the stands and you met that challenge!
Four players vie for the ball during a 5-a-side soccer game.
Players vie for the ball during a 5-a-side soccer match at the Pickering Soccer Centre.
Para-athletes arrive at the opening ceremony for the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games.
Athletes enter the Abilities Centre for the Opening Ceremony.
Fans and volunteers celebrate at the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games.
Fans and volunteers alike were on hand to cheer our #paramazing athletes on.
A sledge hockey player is presented with a gold medal.
The gold medal ceremony at the Sledge Hockey finals. Ontario Central 5, Ontario North 4.
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