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The Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) Board of Directors is extending a call for new members. The RTO8 Board of Dir...
15/04/2024

The Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) Board of Directors is extending a call for new members. The RTO8 Board of Directors includes local tourism industry leaders dedicated to the growth and prosperity of Kawarthas Northumberland, driven by a commitment to sustainable and purposeful year-round visitation. Individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply.

Lear more at: https://rto8.com/eoi-rto8-board/

Don't miss out! The final info session for the Partnership Allocation Program is this Wednesday, March 27th. There's sti...
25/03/2024

Don't miss out! The final info session for the Partnership Allocation Program is this Wednesday, March 27th. There's still time to sign up and learn about this fantastic tourism opportunity.

Follow the link to register today and get all the details: https://rto8.com/partnership/allocation/

Exciting opportunity alert! 🌟 RTO8 is seeking a summer student travel counsellor to join our team in Hastings, Ontario a...
20/03/2024

Exciting opportunity alert! 🌟 RTO8 is seeking a summer student travel counsellor to join our team in Hastings, Ontario at the Kawarthas Northumberland Visitor Centre. If you're passionate about tourism and love helping others discover new experiences, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Follow this link to learn more and apply now: https://rto8.com/job-posting-student-travel-counsellor/

Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce

Exciting news for tourism businesses in the Kawarthas Northumberland region! Our Partnership Funding program for 2024-20...
18/03/2024

Exciting news for tourism businesses in the Kawarthas Northumberland region! Our Partnership Funding program for 2024-2025 has undergone significant updates. Before you dive into the application process, consider these key questions:

🔍 Will your project attract visitors from 40+ kilometers outside of your community or beyond the region?
💰 Are there opportunities for visitors to spend money during their visit?
📈 How will you measure the success of your project, and when will you share your progress with RTO8?

Follow this link to find out more, and sign up for the info session on March 27th: https://rto8.com/partnership/allocation/

Attention tourism industry partner: Discover if you qualify for RTO8's Partnership Allocation Program. Join us for our s...
04/03/2024

Attention tourism industry partner: Discover if you qualify for RTO8's Partnership Allocation Program. Join us for our second info session on March 27th.

Follow this link for more details and registration: https://rto8.com/partnership/allocation/

If you have a tourism product or experience you may be eligible for RTO8’s Partnership Allocation Program.  Our first vi...
26/02/2024

If you have a tourism product or experience you may be eligible for RTO8’s Partnership Allocation Program. Our first virtual info session is tomorrow at 10am and there is still time to sign up. Follow this link to learn more: https://rto8.com/partnership/allocation/

RTO8 2024-25 Partnership Allocation Program is Now Open!If you have a tourism product or experience you may be eligible ...
15/02/2024

RTO8 2024-25 Partnership Allocation Program is Now Open!

If you have a tourism product or experience you may be eligible for RTO8’s Partnership Allocation Program. Follow this link to learn more: https://rto8.com/partnership/allocation/

Have you filled out RTO8's Business Needs Survey for your chance to win one of three $100 visa gift card? Well now is yo...
24/11/2023

Have you filled out RTO8's Business Needs Survey for your chance to win one of three $100 visa gift card? Well now is your chance! Follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTO8BusinessNeedsSurvey

RTO8, engaged Bannikin to conduct a Tourism Asset and Stakeholder Needs Assessment for the area branded Kawarthas Northumberland.

If you are a business (such as retail; accommodations, including campgrounds; food and beverage, including agritourism; attractions; festivals; events, including conferences and sports) in Kawarthas Northumberland, which includes Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Alderville First Nation, City and County of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County, we invite you to complete the online questionnaire using the link below for a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 Visa Gift Card prize!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTO8BusinessNeedsSurvey

The questionnaire will remain open until Sunday, 10 December 2023.

Share your thoughts as a business in Kawarthas Northumberland & Win 1 of 3 $100 Visa Gift Card Prizes! Follow this link:...
20/11/2023

Share your thoughts as a business in Kawarthas Northumberland & Win 1 of 3 $100 Visa Gift Card Prizes! Follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTO8BusinessNeedsSurvey

RTO8, engaged Bannikin to conduct a Tourism Asset and Stakeholder Needs Assessment for Kawarthas Northumberland.

If you are a business (such as retail; accommodations, including campgrounds; food and beverage, including agritourism; attractions; festivals; events, including conferences and sports) in Kawarthas Northumberland, which includes Curve Lake First Nation, Hiawatha First Nation, Alderville First Nation, City and County of Peterborough, City of Kawartha Lakes, and Northumberland County, we invite you to complete the online questionnaire using the link below for a chance to win 1 of 3 $100 Visa Gift Card prize!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RTO8BusinessNeedsSurvey

The questionnaire will remain open until Sunday, 10 December 2023.

🚴This is your reminder to sign up for the Destination Bike: Welcoming Cyclists in Peterborough & the Kawarthas webinar! ...
10/11/2023

🚴This is your reminder to sign up for the Destination Bike: Welcoming Cyclists in Peterborough & the Kawarthas webinar! 🚴

Learn how you can tap into the rapidly growing cycle tourism market in your region and in Ontario. Nov 15th from 10:30am - 11:30am

To register follow this link: https://destination-bike-ptbo-kawarthas.eventbrite.ca

Hear local cycling updates, refresh your knowledge of regional cycling routes, learn tips for how to attract cyclists to your location, and connect with other tourism industry professionals 🚲

🚴 Are you staff, a manager or an owner of a tourism-oriented business, or a tourism professional in Peterborough & the K...
01/11/2023

🚴 Are you staff, a manager or an owner of a tourism-oriented business, or a tourism professional in Peterborough & the Kawarthas?

Join this free 1hr webinar to learn how you can tap into the rapidly growing cycle tourism market in your region and in Ontario. Nov 15th from 10:30am - 11:30am

To register follow this link: https://destination-bike-ptbo-kawarthas.eventbrite.ca

Hear local cycling updates, refresh your knowledge of regional cycling routes, learn tips for how to attract cyclists to your location, and connect with other tourism industry professionals 🚲

Come celebrate Le Boat's arrival on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Le Boat is hosting an open house event in Campbellford on...
25/09/2023

Come celebrate Le Boat's arrival on the Trent-Severn Waterway.

Le Boat is hosting an open house event in Campbellford on September 28th, so the public can see what they are all about. Follow this link to register for the event: http://bit.ly/LeBoatOpenHouse

📅 Date: Thursday, September 28, 2023
🕓 Time: 4:00 pm - 6:30 pm
📍 Location: Old Mill Park, 51 Grand Rd, Campbellford

Join us for this exclusive open house and tour a Le Boat Horizon Cruiser.

17/08/2023

Amy Camp explores the community initiatives in the Trent-Severn Trail Town of Hastings.

Cycle Forward Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce Northumberland County Northumberland Tourism

16/08/2023

Amy Camp from Cycle Forward has been visiting the Trent-Severn Trail Towns and checking out the various community initiatives.

Amy Camp helped launch the Trent-Severn Trail Towns program back in 2019. She has been at the center of the trail town movement for 15 years. She coaches and supports local leaders and communities in trail town development, strengthening heritage tourism, and accessing the outdoor recreation economy. She also offers nature-based experiences that foster growth and connection.

Cycle Forward Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce Northumberland County Northumberland Tourism

15/08/2023

RTO8 Success Stories: Fells Meadows

With the support from the FedDev Ontario Tourism Relief fund, Fells Meadows was able to extend their product offerings into the colder months through new infrastructure to their accommodations and buildings. At the same time they were able to reduce their carbon footprint with the installation of solar power systems.

Learn more at https://fellsmeadows.com/



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The Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund is helping tourism-oriented businesses and organizations recover from the pandemic and prepare for future growth. FedDev Ontario is delivering the Tourism Relief Fund across southern Ontario.

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport is pleased to announce the launch of the Tourism Development Fund 2023 progr...
10/08/2023

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sport is pleased to announce the launch of the Tourism Development Fund 2023 program.

The fund supports projects that encourage the development of innovative new tourism products, support tourism investment, or build the capacity of Ontario’s tourism industry to foster new tourism investments.

The application period is now open – applications will be accepted until September 14, 2023, at 5 p.m. (ET).

Click here for more information: https://rto8.com/2023-tourism-development-fund-applications-now-open/

28/07/2023

RTO8 Success Stories: Indigenously Infused

With the support from the FedDev Ontario Tourism Relief fund, Indigenously Infused was able to construct an outdoor building for visitors to learn about native botanical uses at the site. The project also created trails through the forest and supported the promotion of their core experience of infusing indigenous knowledge into visitors’ ideas of Canadian plants.

Learn more at https://indigenouslyinfused.ca/
Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism

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The Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund is helping tourism-oriented businesses and organizations recover from the pandemic and prepare for future growth. FedDev Ontario delivered the Tourism Relief Fund across southern Ontario.

Final Call - The Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) Board of Directors is extending a call for new members. The Boar...
11/05/2023

Final Call - The Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) Board of Directors is extending a call for new members. The Board is currently looking for talented leaders willing to devote their time and skills in shaping the future of the tourism industry in the Kawartha's Northumberland Region. People who are able to communicate effectively, think strategically, and work well with others will make good candidates.
Learn more at https://rto8.com/eoi-rto8-board/

The Culinary Tourism Alliance is pleased to announce that the first Feast On® the Farm event for 2023 will be hosted in ...
14/04/2023

The Culinary Tourism Alliance is pleased to announce that the first Feast On® the Farm event for 2023 will be hosted in partnership with Peterborough & the Kawarthas Tourism at Lang Pioneer Village Museum on May 28 & 29. Made possible by RBC, the unique two-day zero-waste fundraiser event series includes a thoughtfully curated gastronomic experience for food lovers on the first day, followed by a full day of interactive sessions for industry professionals only on the second day.

For full details, including how to register for the industry event, visit: https://www.culinarytourismalliance.com/industry-day-peterborough-kawarthas

Now Hiring - Student Travel CounsellorAs a Student Travel Counsellor, you will be part of RTO8 - Kawartha Northumberland...
06/04/2023

Now Hiring - Student Travel Counsellor

As a Student Travel Counsellor, you will be part of RTO8 - Kawartha Northumberland’s Visitor Centre Summer Staff Team. By providing an exceptional customer service experience to new, returning, and local visitors, you will assist in RTO8’s vision of propelling Kawarthas Northumberland to be one of the leading travel destinations in Ontario for experiencing soft outdoor and rural adventure connected by Canadian waterway heritage.

View the job posting here:https://rto8.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Job_Posting-RTO8_Student_Travel-Counsellor-2023.pdf

The Experience Ontario 2023 program is open for applications!We are pleased to announce the launch of the Experience Ont...
05/04/2023

The Experience Ontario 2023 program is open for applications!

We are pleased to announce the launch of the Experience Ontario 2023 program for festivals and events taking place between April 1, 2023, and March 31, 2024. This year, the Ontario government is investing $19.5 million in one-time funding through the Experience Ontario 2023 program to provide support to in-person festivals and events that will have an economic impact and generate increased tourism spending.

For information on the program, please see the Experience Ontario Application Guide: https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government

The Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) Board of Directors is extending a call for new members. The Board is currentl...
01/03/2023

The Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) Board of Directors is extending a call for new members. The Board is currently looking for talented leaders willing to devote their time and skills in shaping the future of the tourism industry in the Kawartha's Northumberland Region. People who are able to communicate effectively, think strategically, and work well with others will make good candidates.

Learn more at https://rto8.com/eoi-rto8-board/

The 2023-24 RTO8 Partnership Allocation Program is now open! Follow the link below and read the full program guidelines ...
16/02/2023

The 2023-24 RTO8 Partnership Allocation Program is now open! Follow the link below and read the full program guidelines to see if your tourism initiative is eligible for the Partnership Program.

Supporting experience development, external marketing, translation, wayfinding signage, memberships and photography/videography.

RTO8 Success Stories: 4th Line TheatreWith the support from the FedDev Ontario Tourism Relief fund, 4th Line Theatre was...
08/12/2022

RTO8 Success Stories: 4th Line Theatre

With the support from the FedDev Ontario Tourism Relief fund, 4th Line Theatre was able to deliver shoulder season productions and digital offerings for their 30th season, which included partnering with local musicians for their Barnyard Sessions.

Check out the list of performers who were a part of the 2022 Barnyard Session in the link below and stay tuned to their summer 2023 season - https://www.4thlinetheatre.on.ca/2022-barnyard-sessions



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The Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund is helping tourism-oriented businesses and organizations recover from the pandemic and prepare for future growth. FedDev Ontario is delivering the Tourism Relief Fund across southern Ontario.

RTO8 Success Stories: Trent HillsWith the support from the FedDev Ontario Tourism Relief fund, the Trent Hills Chamber o...
30/11/2022

RTO8 Success Stories: Trent Hills

With the support from the FedDev Ontario Tourism Relief fund, the Trent Hills Chamber of Commerce, Municipality of Trent Hills and the Campbellford BIA are nearing completion on 14 projects that will help boost the tourism economy.

Projects include: accessible kayak launch/docks, picnic tables, bike racks, electric vehicle charging station, visitor centre improvements, marketing and more. Read the full announcement here - https://trenthillschamber.ca/tourism-relief-funding-projects-announced/



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The Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund is helping tourism-oriented businesses and organizations recover from the pandemic and prepare for future growth. FedDev Ontario is delivering the Tourism Relief Fund across southern Ontario.

Accessible Kayak Launch in Campbellford Message Centre in Warkworth Message Centre in Hastings – Electric vehicle charging station in Warkworth Pride Bench in Campbellford Planters in downtown Campbellford Previous Next Trent Hills Tourism Relief projects totalling $300,000 nearing completion Tren...

RTO8 Success Stories: Lang Hastings TrailWith the support from the FedDev Ontario Tourism Relief fund, the Lang Hastings...
25/11/2022

RTO8 Success Stories: Lang Hastings Trail

With the support from the FedDev Ontario Tourism Relief fund, the Lang Hastings Trail was able to complete important trail updates, install a bike repair station and produce some fresh marketing material. Check out the promo video here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lK7Ga8MY19E



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The Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund is helping tourism-oriented businesses and organizations recover from the pandemic and prepare for future growth. FedDev Ontario is delivering the Tourism Relief Fund across southern Ontario.

Congratulations to McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery in Hastings, ON who won the Safe Travel Stamp Award at the 2022 Ontario T...
31/10/2022

Congratulations to McGillicafey's Pub & Eatery in Hastings, ON who won the Safe Travel Stamp Award at the 2022 Ontario Tourism Summit this past week!

The Safe Travels Stamp Award recognizes businesses' outstanding efforts in adopting health and hygiene standardized protocols for the hospitality and tourism sector.

https://www.tiaontario.ca/.../safe-travels-stamp-awards-2022

Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO)

RTO8 delivers $2.8-million for tourism recovery!Today, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) announced support for 37 t...
05/10/2022

RTO8 delivers $2.8-million for tourism recovery!
Today, Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) announced support for 37 tourism businesses and organizations in Kawarthas Northumberland to recover from the pandemic and prepare for future growth.

Read More Here: https://rto8.com/rto8-announces-support-for-tourism-recovery-in-kawarthas-northumberland/

French PDF
https://rto8.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Media-Release-French-1.pdf

04/10/2022

📢 Promote your business to a wider audience and enjoy the many benefits of being a Trent-Severn Trail Town Friendly Business. Watch this video to get all the details!

Follow this link to become a certified Trail Town Friendly Business today: https://tswtrailtowns.ca/business-app/


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