Family Fishing Weekend approaching
Family Fishing Weekend marks the first of four licence-free fishing events where Canadian residents do not need to purchase anything to fish.
Northern roads get $6 million
The $6 million in provincial funding to build and maintain northern roads used for regional travel is expected to help communities.
Northern tourism on the mend
Tourism in northern Ontario is finally on the rise after the pandemic, with more bookings right in time for summer.
Province invests $4.9 million in north
Boat launch refurbishments are among two dozen tourism-related projects getting a $4.9 million boost from the province.
Rough times for some outfitters
Ontario outfitters are facing a multitude of challenges this year, from lingering restrictions to flooding and high gas prices.
Giant muskie to be restored in Kenora
A giant muskie sculpture in Kenora will be restored as part of a $493,077 provincial investment in revitalizing the city’s harbourfront.
Northern marine railway to get upgrade
Anglers are expected to benefit from an $800,000 upgrade to a boat shortcut connecting Whitefish and Sabaskong bays on Lake of the Woods.
Staycation tax credit welcome
Outdoors tourism operators welcome the province’s planned staycation tax credit announced in the 2021 Fall Economic Statement.
Tourism recovery funding offered
The province is investing $100 million through a new program to help tourism operators recover from the impacts of the pandemic.