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Beyond the City Lights™ |
| Author: | Kathy Simpson - Rural Business Consultant/OMAFRA |
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| Creation Date: | 13 March 2009 |
| Last Reviewed: | 13 March 2009 |
Hosts
The 20th Annual Tourism Event and Brochure Swap
in conjunction
with
Beyond the City Lights
Rural Tourism Conference
"Earth Day
- 2009" - Wednesday April 22
"Down to Earth Tourism" at the
Columbus Centre
Guided Bus Tour
Sponsored by the Town of
Goderich
Explore the history of Goderich in all its spring freshness. Your
one-hour guided bus tour will whisk you back in time as you visit one of the most
historic areas in this part of Ontario. View majestic homes once owned by prominent
citizens. See our newly developed waterfront and Blue Flag Beach. You may even
see a freighter loading salt from the world’s largest salt mine. Make a special
visit north of town for an up close view of the EPCOR Kingsbridge Wind Power Project
hosted by EPCOR staff. Circle the Square which is actually an octagon… our
unique downtown heritage shopping district. Once you visit Goderich, your heart
will never leave!
Curator’s Private Tour of the Huron County
Museum
Sponsored by the County of Huron
Step back in time and behind
the scenes to gain an understanding and appreciation for the use of artifacts
in exhibitions. Hear the stories of several unique artifacts in the collection.
From large to small, hard to soft, each treasure shares one common characteristic.
During your tour, you will have the opportunity to visit the Archival Stacks.
This special storage facility holds Huron County records dating from the 1840s.
Experience a glimpse of Central Storage and see the home for a vast variety of
artifacts.
Limited to 15 participants
Closed-toe, flat footwear must
be worn.
Architectural/Heritage Tour of Courthouse Square
Sponsored by the Town of Goderich
Local architect John Rutledge will lead
you on a guided tour of this unique Heritage District in downtown Goderich. As
you explore these streetscapes, John will share his vast knowledge of this built
heritage. Enjoy a leisurely stroll and gain a new perspective and appreciation
for the story that these spaces and places tell. The walk ends at the Huron County
Museum for the return bus ride to the
Columbus Centre. Take this tour and
find out why an eightsided square isn’t an oxymoron.
Limited to 30 participants
Remember to wear comfortable walking shoes/boots.
Guided Walk of the
Maitland Woods
Sponsored by the Town of Goderich
Enjoy an informative
walk through the serene trails of the Maitland Woods led by knowledgeable guides.
This natural beauty located on the south edge of Goderich adjacent to the Columbus
Centre, is rich in its variety of trees, plant life, birds, and includes creeks
and ponds. Come spend part of Earth Day up close with “mother nature”.
She is sure to surprise you!
Please wear appropriate footwear for hiking.
Limited to 25 participants
Agenda
Time
The Columbus
Centre, Goderich
Facilities sponsored by the Town of Goderich
and the
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
8:00 - 11:30
Registration and Set-up
Refreshments sponsored by the Goderich Chamber of
Commerce
9:00 - 2:15
Silent Auction bidding open
9:15 - 11:00
Join one of the four (4) tours offered (Pre-selection required. Buses provided
for 1,2 & 3)
11:15 - 12:00
Greetings and Announcements
12:00
- 1:00
Noon hour meal catered by the Knights of Columbus
12:45
Silent Auction "Pink" Bid Sheets Close
1:00 - 1:45
Keynote
Address: "Advancing Your Tourism-Related Business in Today's Challenging
Economic
Climate" - Statia Elliot, Assistant Professor, School of Hospitality
& Tourism Management,
University of Guelph - Sponsored by Ontario Ministry
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
1:45 - 2:00
A Little "Down
to Earth" Talk - Jane Muegge and Cindy Fisher
2:00 - 2:15
Technical
Break
3:15
Silent Auction "Blue" Bid Sheets Close
2:15
- 3:15
"Go Green - Greening your Tourism Operation" Caroline Polgrabia,
Ministry of Tourism & Michelle Maxwell,
pre-selection Green Earth Strategies
required "Online Marketing" Jenna Ujiye, Tourism Marketer.County of
Huron
"Niche Marketing" Sam Gundy, Forager Foods & Scott Evans,
Benmiller Inn & Spa
3:15 - 4:30
Brochure Swap - Open to the Public
from 3:30 - 4:30
4:30
Pack Up and Go Home!
Huron Tourism
Association
Our mandate is to develop and target cost-effective and results-oriented
tourism strategies within Huron County. Being a membership-based organization,
members have equal input into association business and can voice their ideas and
concerns at regular meetings.
Annual HTA Membership = $125.00.
Tourism
development is essential to the growth and survival of the Huron County economy.
It represents a significant economic generator, along with agriculture, culture
and manufacturing.
Visit us at: ontarioswestcoast.ca
Brochure Swap
This part of the day is your chance to distribute
your brochures and network with other area businesses and tourism promoters.
The Brochure Swap is an opportunity to enhance your awareness of the many activities,
attractions and sights to visit which you can share with visitors to Ontario's
West Coast so they have an enjoyable visit and will want to return.
Included
with your first registration fee is a 30 inch by 48 inch table space to display
your brochures. All brochures are free and can be taken home in any quantity for
distribution and display purposes.
For more information contact:
Huron Tourism Association
c/o County of Huron
Planning and Development
Dept.
57 Napier St.
Goderich, ON, N7A 1W2
Phone: 519-524-8394 ext.
3 Fax: 519-524-5677
E-mail: jujiye@huroncounty.ca
www.ontarioswestcoast.ca
For more information:
Toll Free: 1-888-588-4111
Fax:1-519-826-4336
E-mail: rural.omafra@ontario.ca
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