Durham Tourism
Industry
Report
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Connecting, engaging and informing Durham Tourism's valued stakeholders
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reetop Eco-Adventure Park, Oshawa
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Greetings from Durham Tourism
It has been an exciting summer here at Durham Tourism. We recently launched a number of new promotional videos, completed the Brock Tourism BR+E and redesigned our newsletters. You'll see that this month's issue of the Durham Tourism Industry Report has a brand-new look and feel! We hope you love it as much as we do!
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Tourism Industry Highlights
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Save the date: Tourism Day at Queen's Park
On
September 10, join the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario for Tourism Day at Queen’s Park in Toronto. TIAO members will be at the legislature to meet with MPPs and Cabinet Ministers to discuss tourism in Ontario, and deliver policy recommendations on behalf of the tourism industry. More information will be available shortly on TIAO's website.
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Take a Culture Trek
A little over a month remains until the 2018 Culture Days weekend! This year, Culture Trek has been added to the event, and Durham Region is one of three locations selected within Ontario. This trek reflects the unique character of our local arts and culture scene. Participants can take one of three suggested self-guided itineraries and tour through the region. Experience and explore gems from our local arts and culture, hospitality and food scenes, such as the Clarington Outdoor Art Festival, Pickering’s Nautical Village and Carpe Diem Farm Market & Café! Visit the Ontario Culture Days website for complete itinerary details.
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New promo videos launched
In late July, Durham Tourism launched a set of six new promotional videos, designed to market the region to visitors. Showcasing everything from the region’s spectacular waterfronts, lakes, parks and trails to endless entertainment and family friendly attractions, these 45- and 90-second shorts introduce residents and prospective visitors to everything Durham has to offer. Visit Durham Tourism’s You Tube channel to screen these great promo clips.
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Brock Tourism Business Retention and Expansion project
Last year, a tourism-focused Business Retention and Expansion (BR+E) project was launched in the Township of Brock to support local business development and job creation.
Following the interviews with over 40 different businesses and organizations from across the township, data was analyzed and recommendations were developed by a leadership team consisting of the project partners. On
June 25, the final report and recommendations were presented to the Township of Brock Planning Committee.
As a next step, a
two-part workshop will be held on
September 20 at the Thorah Arena in Beaverton. The workshop will include a presentation of findings from the BR+E, as well as an information session with Central Counties Tourism and Durham Tourism. For more information on the workshop or the Brock Tourism BR+E report and action plan, contact Stacey Jibb, Rural Economic Development Coordinator at
stacey.jibb@durham.ca.
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Temperance and Temptation tour
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Central Counties Tourism, the regional tourism organization for York, Durham and Headwaters, is launching the Temperance and Temptation tour later this summer–a unique experience for history buffs and road trippers to explore. The Drama in Durham: War on Whiskey route features stories unique to the seven locations along the route, including Uxbridge, Greenbank, Port Perry and Whitby. Each stop has either historic significance or fits into the Temperance and Temptation theme.
Visit temperanceandtemptation.ca for more information on both the self-guided and experience tours, to download audio, and for details on a special exhibition. Tours will run
September 1 and 2,
15 and 16, and again on
October 20 and 21.
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Now open: Preston Gallery
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There’s a new gallery located in the heart of downtown Uxbridge, at 77 Brock Street West. Preston Gallery, was started by photographer Sabrina Leeder to give artists at all points in their careers a place to showcase their work. Opened in May 2018, this artist-run gallery features 15 artists, showcasing original Canadian art works in all mediums. The gallery brings in new artists and works each month, featuring something for everyone.
BiA Photography also operates within the gallery, providing photo restorations, photo printing and a full photography studio. To learn more, stop by the gallery, visit prestongallery.com, like their
Facebook page, or follow them on
Instagram.
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Local museum ranks #1
Congratulations to the Canadian Automotive Museum. The museum was recently
ranked the #1 attraction for "Things to do in Oshawa," on TripAdvisor!
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Meet the Oshawa Musuem
At the foot of Simcoe Street South, nestled in Lakeview Park, is the Oshawa Museum. The museum has celebrated the history of Oshawa for over 60 years, showcasing their large collection of archival materials throughout three heritage buildings. The museum tells the story of Oshawa through costumed interpreters, from its Indigenous inhabitants to present day. Managed by the Oshawa Historical Society, this community museum depicts history through three restored buildings, all on their original foundations: Henry House, Robinson House and Guy House. In addition to several exhibitions and events, the museum has hosted Pop-up in the Park for the last two summers, featuring family friendly artifacts on display, and free activities for kids. Visit oshawamuseum.org to learn more about the Oshawa Museum and the community’s history or visit their
Facebook and
Twitter pages!
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AUGUST 2018
Keep these upcoming sport events on your radar!
Take advantage of Sport Durham's monthly "Sport Event Radar" to ensure that your business is prepared to welcome incoming athletes and visitors to Durham Region during key sport events! Keep the following events on your radar for this month:
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Kinsmen Civic Memorial Stadium, Oshawa, Ritson Field, Oshawa and Clarington Fields NW, Bowmanville. Eleven teams, over 250 participants, coaches and team officials.
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Canadian Tire Motorsport Park. NASCAR's Camping World Truck Series makes its only Canadian appearance; joining the trucks will be the NASCAR Pinty’s Series, the IMSA Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Yokohama, the Canadian Touring Car Championship, and the Nissan Micra Cup. Estimated attendance of 74,000 spectators.
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Legends Centre, Oshawa. Firefighters from across Canada and the USA compete in emergency situation tasks.
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Partner with us to bring the Durham Region 2019 Parasport Games to life!
As we get ready to welcome nearly 400 athletes, competing in 11 sports across the region, we're inspired daily by their spirit and their capabilities. In addition, we're expecting over 400 attendants, coaches, officials and volunteers, as well as hundreds of friends and family to be in Durham Region to cheer on the athletes from February 8 to 10, 2019. Check out this
Parasport Games video to learn more about the Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games and how you can lend your support!
There are numerous sponsorship opportunities available, and the support of our local community will help ensure a memorable experience for everyone involved, a more accessible and inclusive community, and a legacy fund to help grow parasport participation in Durham Region.
The Durham Region 2019 Ontario Parasport Games are coming, and we need your partnership to make our games as #Paramazing as the participants who will be competing at the games.
If you can partner with us as a sponsor and help make these Games a success, please contact Don Terry at
don.terry@durham.ca or 905-424-4692 or Kate Bird at
kbird@rogers.com or 416-452-8924.
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Connect and engage with Durham Tourism and Sport Durham on our social media pages:
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