Laurie McCarthy, Economic Development Officer - Tourism presented an update on the RTO8 Trail Towns Program, which launched in Cambellford in August 2019. There are 5 designated communities in Kawartha Lakes. Each community has defined roles and responsibilities outlined for the Community, the Municipality, Parks Canada and RTO8.
Laurie introduced the Business Friendly Program.
Tourism photographer is capturing fall and winter images of Trail Towns communities, with input from Community liaisons.
Potential Funding opportunities with RTO8 include: public art, bike share, bike racks benches ,lockers, etc.
Additionally, Laurie introduced the Committee to the upcoming Tourism Strategy: 5 Year Destination Development Plan. Stakeholder engagement will begin in November.