Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority to promote horse trail riding!
PRESS RELEASE
For Release: Immediately
Date: March 2, 2016
Subject: Horse Camping at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area
SVCA Chomping at the Bit to Provide Horse Camping!
Saugeen Conservation is planning a big change this year for Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area, located in central Bruce County, Municipality of Saugeen Shores. Horse camping will be featured at the park, a first-time venue for this part of Ontario.
“We’re very excited about this new venture”, stated Luke Charbonneau, Chair of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority. “We’ve had some difficulties over the past few years attracting new campers to the park and we think this whole new venue may provide some incredible opportunities for horse enthusiasts and put Saugeen Bluffs back on the map”, Charbonneau continued.
“We put some feelers out first to see if there would be a market for this type of thing and the response was incredible”, stated Wayne Brohman, General Manager / Secretary –Treasurer for the SVCA. “There are only two other campgrounds in the province that offer horse camping and both are located in Eastern Ontario.”
Saugeen Bluffs offers scenic vistas and approximately 200 regular campsites. The property winds along the Saugeen River and is a regular stop-over for canoeists and fishermen. There is a Camp Store, kayak and canoe rentals, shower building, laundromat, a scenic look-out, trails and more. The horse camping will be featured in Campbell Campground, one of the group campgrounds.
“The development of a horse friendly campground is an exciting addition to the great experiences available across BruceGreySimcoe. Bringing your horse along on your vacation isn’t something that’s available in very many places across Ontario and we think that being able to explore parts of the Region on horseback will encourage many new visitors to come vacation here”, stated Bill Sullivan, Executive Director of BruceGreySimcoe Tourism or RT07.
Staff have already begun marking out trails on the 300 acre property that will provide horse riders (campers and day users), with some great trail riding opportunities.
Horse camping is just one recommendation included in a new Business / Marketing Plan, developed by staff this year. “In addition to the horse camping, the Plan recommends other improvements,” reported Charbonneau, “including some new signage, new management for the Camp Store, RV rentals, the conversion of one of the main buildings into an Activity Centre, the provision of WiFi services and much more. We’re very fortunate in that we have an incredible ‘volunteer’ base to work with in making this come together, including our valued seasonals. I’m very optimistic that we can bring some real positive changes to the park for 2016.” concluded Charbonneau.
The SVCA will also be hosting a Public Open House at the park on Sunday, May 15th from 1-4pm. Bring the whole family out to check out the park, hike some trails, take in the look-out and get a personalized tour.
A Grand Opening for the Horse Camp will be featured on Saturday, June 4. Horse-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, vendors, equine product sales and more!
For more information go to www.svca.on.ca
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For more information, please contact
Shannon Wood
Manager of Communications
Saugeen Conservation
1078 Bruce Rd. #12, Box 150
Formosa, ON N0G 1W0
519-367-3040 ext. 229 or s.wood@svca.on.ca
PRESS RELEASE
For Release: Immediately
Date: March 2, 2016
Subject: Horse Camping at Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area
Saugeen Conservation is planning a big change this year for Saugeen Bluffs Conservation Area, located in central Bruce County, Municipality of Saugeen Shores. Horse camping will be featured at the park, a first-time venue for this part of Ontario.
“We’re very excited about this new venture”, stated Luke Charbonneau, Chair of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority. “We’ve had some difficulties over the past few years attracting new campers to the park and we think this whole new venue may provide some incredible opportunities for horse enthusiasts and put Saugeen Bluffs back on the map”, Charbonneau continued.
“We put some feelers out first to see if there would be a market for this type of thing and the response was incredible”, stated Wayne Brohman, General Manager / Secretary –Treasurer for the SVCA. “There are only two other campgrounds in the province that offer horse camping and both are located in Eastern Ontario.”
Saugeen Bluffs offers scenic vistas and approximately 200 regular campsites. The property winds along the Saugeen River and is a regular stop-over for canoeists and fishermen. There is a Camp Store, kayak and canoe rentals, shower building, laundromat, a scenic look-out, trails and more. The horse camping will be featured in Campbell Campground, one of the group campgrounds.
“The development of a horse friendly campground is an exciting addition to the great experiences available across BruceGreySimcoe. Bringing your horse along on your vacation isn’t something that’s available in very many places across Ontario and we think that being able to explore parts of the Region on horseback will encourage many new visitors to come vacation here”, stated Bill Sullivan, Executive Director of BruceGreySimcoe Tourism or RT07.
Staff have already begun marking out trails on the 300 acre property that will provide horse riders (campers and day users), with some great trail riding opportunities.
Horse camping is just one recommendation included in a new Business / Marketing Plan, developed by staff this year. “In addition to the horse camping, the Plan recommends other improvements,” reported Charbonneau, “including some new signage, new management for the Camp Store, RV rentals, the conversion of one of the main buildings into an Activity Centre, the provision of WiFi services and much more. We’re very fortunate in that we have an incredible ‘volunteer’ base to work with in making this come together, including our valued seasonals. I’m very optimistic that we can bring some real positive changes to the park for 2016.” concluded Charbonneau.
The SVCA will also be hosting a Public Open House at the park on Sunday, May 15th from 1-4pm. Bring the whole family out to check out the park, hike some trails, take in the look-out and get a personalized tour.
A Grand Opening for the Horse Camp will be featured on Saturday, June 4. Horse-drawn wagon rides, live entertainment, vendors, equine product sales and more!
For more information go to www.svca.on.ca
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For more information, please contact
Shannon Wood
Manager of Communications
Saugeen Conservation
1078 Bruce Rd. #12, Box 150
Formosa, ON N0G 1W0
519-367-3040 ext. 229 or s.wood@svca.on.ca
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Trailhead Ontario Itinerary - June 20, 21, 22, 2016 (we are adding a third day for Eastern Canada Trails Training the only federally sponsored trail training in Eastern Canada this year - provided by IMBA Canada)
MORE TO COME!!!!
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8:30-9:00AM
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Registration
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Coffee Served
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9:00-9:15AM
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Welcome remarks
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Dignitaries
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9:15-10:00AM
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Presentation
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Ontario Landowners Association (Invited)
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10:00-10:30AM
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Presentation
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Ontario's Highlands Tourism Organization
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10:30-10:45AM
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Break
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Coffee Break
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10:45-11:15AM
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Presentation
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Petawawa - the development of our Regional Trail Association
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11:15-11:45AM
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Presentation
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Adirondack to Algonquin Trail Development
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11:45-12:15PM
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Presentation
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Parks of the St. Lawrence
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12:15-1:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00-2:00PM
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Presentation
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Updates on the Trails Act and the Ontario Trails Strategy
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2:00-2:30PM
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Presentation
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City of Ottawa Trails
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2:30-2:45PM
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Break
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Coffee Break
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2:45-3:15PM
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Presentation
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Trans Canada Trail Ontario
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3:15-3:45PM
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Presentation
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National Capital Commission
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3:45-4:15PM
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Presentation
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Ontario Federation of Agriculture (Invited)
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4:15-4:45PM
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Presentation
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Understanding and Preventing Lyme Disease
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4:45-5:15PM
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Presentation
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Sentiers Prescott Russell and Glengarry Trails
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5:15-6PM
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Networking
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Cash Bar
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6PM - 9PM
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Dinner & Keynote Speaker
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Federal Climate Change Initiatives and Trails
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Tuesday
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8:30 – 9:00AM
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Registration
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Coffee Served
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9:00-9:15 AM
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Welcome remarks
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Dignitaries - Madawaska Valley
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9:15-9:45AM
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Presentation
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Madawaska Valley and Township Trail Developments
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10:00-10:30AM
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Plenary Session
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Principles of Trail Risk Management
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10:30-10:45AM
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Coffee Break
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10:45-11:30AM
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Plenary Session
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Trails Risk Management - How to Say Yes to Trails
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Noon-1PM
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Lunch
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Networking Lunch
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1:00-2:00PM
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Plenary Session
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Water Trails - Developing trails for Use
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2:00-2:45PM
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Plenary Session
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Ottawa River-Keeper - programs and plans for development
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2:45-3:00PM
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Break
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3:00-3:30PM
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Plenary Session
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Hunting and Fishing Trail Use of MNRF Lands
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3:30-4:00PM
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Plenary Session
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Mattawa Trail Development
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4:00-4:30PM
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Plenary Session
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First Nation Tourism and Trails
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4:30PM
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Wrap-up and Next Steps
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Trailhead Canada 2017!
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Trailhead North - Marathon
Trailhead North Symposium Itinerary - April 20, 21, 2016
Event Outdoor Hike with Pic River First Nation - REGISTER
Wednesday
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Presenters
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8:30 - 9:00AM
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Registration
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9:00-9:30AM
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Welcome remarks
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Coffee Served
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Mayor Dumas, Chief Michano and Liz Michano
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9:30-10:30AM
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Marathon, Pic River and our Northern Trails
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Sponsor
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Bob Hancherow, and Chief Duncan Michano Pic River FN
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10:30-10:45AM
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Break
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10:45-12:30AM
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Presentation
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Parks Experiences - Pukaskwa National Park and Neys Provincial
| Roel Teunissen, Park Planning, Ontario Parks. Sharon Hayes, Pukaskwa National Park. |
Presentation
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Group of Seven Trail
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| Presentation | Northern Ontario Experiences | Carole Caputo and Paul Pepe, Director of Tourism Thunder Bay | |
12:30-1:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 - 1:30PM
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Presentation
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Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport
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Jim Antler and Carol Oitment
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1:30 - 2:00PM
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Presentation
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Trans Canada Trail
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Mike Goodyear, Trail Director Trans Canada Trail
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2:00-2:30PM
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Presentation
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Path of the Paddle and Trail Auditing
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Carrie Nolan, Executive Director POPA
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2:30-2:45PM
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Break
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Trans Canada Trail Ontario - Sponsor
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2:45-3:15PM
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Presentation
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Importance of Trails for Northern Ontario Tourism
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David McLaughlan and Susan Forrest, NOT
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3:15-3:45PM
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Presentation
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World Class Cross Country - Destination Marathon
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Marathon X-Country Ski, Dr. David Guiliano
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3:45-4:15PM
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Presentation
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Northern Snowmobile Trails
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Dennis Burns with Craig Colbourne
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4:15-4:45 PM
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Presentation
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OAC - Ontario Access Coalition - Places to Climb
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Jana Wells
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5:30-6PM
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Networking
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Cash Bar
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6:00PM - 9:00PM
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Dinner & Keynote Speaker
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Trails, Travels and Experiences, A personal perspective
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Michael Haynes, Trails Ambassador and Author
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Silent Auction
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Thursday
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8:30 - 9AM
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Registration
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Coffee Served
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9:00-9:15 AM
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Welcome remarks
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Kirsten Spence, Patrick Connor
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9:15-10AM
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Presentation
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Funding for Trails with NOHFC, FedNor and Ontario Trillium Foundation
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Maureen Brophy OTF, Sean Irwin NOHFC, and Jamie Taylor FedNor
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10:00-10:15AM
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Break
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Coffee Break
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10:15-11:15 AM
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Presentation
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Aboriginal Tourism Ontario Summit Report
| Kevin Eshkawkogan, Aboriginal Tourism Summit |
11:15-Noon
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Presentation
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Hunting and Fishing Trail Use of MNRF Lands
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Greg Farrant, Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters with Greg Rivard
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Noon-1PM
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Lunch
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Networking Lunch
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1:00-2:00PM
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Presentation
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Outfitters and Tripping - How to Get North
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Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership
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2:00-3:00PM
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Presentation
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Voyageur Trail - Developments along the Trail
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Carole Blacquiere, President VTA
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3:00-3:45PM
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Outdoor Recreation - the Tourism Experience
| Dr. Harvey Lemelin, Lakehead University |
3:45-$:00PM
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Wrap-up and Next Steps
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Kirsten Spence, Patrick Connor
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Trailhead Georgian Bay
May 11th, Killarney Park Lodge.
Wednesday
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Presenters
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8:30 - 9:00AM
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Registration
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9:00-9:30AM
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Welcome remarks
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Coffee Served
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Kirsten Spence, Patrick Connor
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9:30-10:30AM
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About The Georgian Bay Coast Trail
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Sponsor
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GBCT Board
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10:30-10:45AM
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Break
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10:45-12:15AM
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Presentation
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Killarney Provincial Park - A Lead Partner in Development
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Killarney Provincial Park
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Presentation
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Friends of Killarney
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Friends of Killarney
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Presentation
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Trail Experiences - Explorer's Edge
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James Murphy, RTO12
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Presentation
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Auditing and Planning our Route
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Niall Lobely
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12:15-1:00 PM
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Lunch
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1:00 - 2:00PM
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Presentation
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Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sport
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Carol Oitment
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Presentation
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Indigenous Peoples Economic Development
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Local First Nations
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2:00-2:30PM
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Presentation
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Trail Inventories Georgian Bay Partners
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Kirsten Spence
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2:30-2:45PM
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Break
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Trans Canada Trail Ontario - Sponsor
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Al McPherson
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2:45-3:15PM
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Presentation
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Importance of Variety of Trails
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GBBR and GBCR
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3:15-3:45PM
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Presentation
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Great Lakes Guardian Plant and Trail Inventory
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Henvy Inlet and Ontario Trails
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3:45-4:15PM
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Presentation
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
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Local MNRF
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4:15-4:45 PM
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Presentation
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Relations with Local Landowners
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Georgian Bay Landowners Association
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4:45 - 5:15
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Wrap-up
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Thanks
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GBCT
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