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Marketwired
Where will Americans go on vacation in 2017? U.S. travel to Mexico, Europe, and Asia will be down this year. But, right next door is a welcoming Canada with rule of law and a significant currency discount of about 25 per cent. With attractions and beautiful scenery coast to coast tied to a bargain on the currency play, what's not to like about visiting Canada? Ontario resorts and lodges have much to offer and much to benefit welcoming U.S. visitors to cottage country. There are well-developed attractions and event venues and resort accommodation styles to suit any lifestyle and pocket book. Muskoka is very well suited to reap the rewards of American tourism this upcoming summer season.
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Toronto Star
Ontario is giving a $7 million anniversary present to be shared among 367 community groups so they can celebrate the province's 150th anniversary.
With the money in place, critics say the province now needs to spend a little more time on its 150th logo.
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Global News
Discovering your own backyard. Travel experts say more stay-at-home vacations will be a top travel trend in 2017.
"Staycations are becoming very popular. You can drive to a local destination or you could be a tourist for a week and kind of take that tourist mindset," says Stephen Joyce, CEO of Rezgo and travel and tourism technologist.
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Thorold Edition via Niagara Falls Review
Niagara Falls city council approved $300,000 in matching funds towards a Niagara Falls Tourism marketing campaign.
The $300,000 will come from the municipality's casino-hosting reserve fund and help to promote activities to attract more visitors to the city.
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The Royal Canadian Mint in Ottawa offers the opportunity to bring a truly and authentic Canadian cultural experience to groups of all sizes throughout the year. Our tours are offered in both English and French and provide your group the opportunity to experience the fascinating process of coin production.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is continuing to move forward on the expansion of Highway 427, which will help improve traffic flow and keep people moving, while creating jobs and supporting economic growth and development in Vaughan and the surrounding region.
Ontario has selected LINK 427 as the preferred proponent to design, build, finance and maintain the Highway 427 expansion project.
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CTV News
Big plans are in the works to transform downtown Barrie's bus terminal into a food market.
During a recent committee of the whole meeting, councillors approved plans to turn the existing bus terminal into a market.
"I think this is one of those projects that's really got the ability to revitalize the whole of this end of downtown," says Barrie Mayor Jeff Lehman. "It's the kind of thing that will attract people up from the waterfront. It can be a tourist attraction."
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Sarnia & Lambton County will be celebrating Canada’s birthday in true Canadian style.
We invite you to join us on the new Red & White Birthday tour themed in our nation’s patriotic colours.
Tour highlights include; Canadian art, wine, floral gardens, live theatre and even some Moose!
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Explore Four Points by Sheraton hotels across Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia for OMCA group blocks. We have what matters most like comfortable beds, delicious breakfast, fast & free WiFi, and great local beer with Best Brews™. Submit an RFP and enjoy exclusive offers for OMCA members.
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Sudbury.com
The proposed True North Strong Event Centre has Sudbury hockey enthusiasts excited, but the space could be for work, not just play.
The developers say it could be used for corporate events, and they want to build something big enough to house them.
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Government of Ontario
Ontario is replacing the Cataraqui River Bridge and widening Highway 401 from four to six lanes, which will help keep traffic moving and improve the daily commute for those living in the Kingston region.
Work is expected to begin in spring 2017 and is anticipated to be completed in spring 2020.
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Discover more than 150 remarkable works by this modern indigenous master.
Alex Janvier, Untitled, 1986, NGC, Ottawa. Photo © NGC
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Blockbuster musicals and award-winning productions from around the world come to four Mirvish theatres in the heart of downtown Toronto. MORE
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The Record
A private partner is expected to be chosen in the next 18 months to build a multi-modal transit hub at King and Victoria streets and develop the site with a combination of commercial and residential uses.
Waterloo Region Councillor Tom Galloway said a request for qualifications is expected to be completed this year.
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Hotel News Now
What could Uber's potential impact on transportation mean for hotel guests' need for their cars? The hotel parking lot might be living on borrowed time.
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If you haven’t been to Sudbury lately, you just haven’t been to Sudbury!
Discover Northern Ontario’s most popular tourist attractions – Science North & Dynamic Earth – Home of the Big Nickel. Science North and its team of Bluecoat scientists are known around the world for its unique style of science entertainment and education.
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Hear horses clopping down the road and the clanging of the Blacksmith while smelling the aroma of open hearth cooking!
Come visit Landis Valley, the largest living History Penn Dutch Village in the Country.
AAA Rated: A Must SEE & GEM.
Don’t miss out on this Lancaster Treasure!
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Insauga
Last fall, Insauga reported that Metrolinx launched a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for interested parties who wanted to design a new version of the Cooksville GO station. This project was not only responding to the impending Hurontario LRT, but also the province's plan to move towards Regional Express Rail (RER) along the Milton corridor.
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Tropicana Atlantic City is a 24-hour gaming destination located on the beach and Boardwalk. Featuring 2,079 hotel rooms and home of The Quarter, a 200,000 square foot entertainment complex, Tropicana is the premier resort in Atlantic City. With 24 restaurants, 25 shops, 18 bars and lounges, 2 pools, and a spa, Tropicana was highlighted as one of the “Coolest Casinos in the World” by PopSugar.
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Canada Newswire
The Ontario Science Centre recently launched its sesquicentennial programming with three new visitor offerings that celebrate Canadian science and innovation. Reinforcing its pioneering role in making science relevant and accessible, the Science Centre is planning an exciting lineup of films, exhibitions and events along with the trio of new experiences, making 2017 a great year to visit the Centre.
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CP24
Representatives from transit agencies, automobile manufacturers and environmental groups all recently gathered in Toronto for a series of panel discussions on how to build a "greener, healthier" city.
The Green Cities 2017 breakfast was hosted by the Transit Alliance with the stated goal of determining how to build an "environmentally effective city."
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