Posts in category Tourism

Tourism Timmins supports economic diversification efforts

Tourism Timmins supports economic diversification efforts

The newly re-vamped Tourism Timmins is putting a lot of effort into promoting Events and Conferences in Timmins. Tourism brings new people (and new money!) into the community, and the City now has the resources to attract and support special events like The PMHA Tournament, the Mushkegowuk Cup and Snow-Cross. These events are taking place […]

Timmins Tourism Wins Inaugural Award

Timmins Tourism Wins Inaugural Award

Congratulations to Guy Lamarche and his team at the City of Timmins Tourism Department! it was awarded the first annual President’s Award at the recent Tourism Northern Ontario Annual General Meeting & Gala. The President’s Award for Tourism went to the City of Timmins for its “resilience and dedication in rebuilding and redeveloping its tourism […]

Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan Update

Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan Update

Project Status Update as November 30, 2013 The following references the scheduled tasks outlined for each of the individual plans which comprise the Integrated Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan. Culture Master Plan: The following tasks have been completed: Task 1: Project Orientation/Start-up Meeting Task 2: Develop Communications and Engagement Plan Task 3: Background Analysis, […]

Youth Feedback Wanted

Youth Feedback Wanted

The Timmins 2020 consultants identified that there was weak feedback from youth through the Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan surveys. Sierra Management and PKF  Consulting are now working with local schools to collect and incorporate  the opinions of Timmins’ young people.

Tourism Public Consultation slideshow now available

Tourism Public Consultation slideshow now available

The project consultants met with the public at a consultation session on September 24th, and at a drop-in session on September 26th. They provided participants with an overview of the work so far, and asked for feedback to help build strategies for the future of tourism in Timmins. For more information about the presentation, and […]

Tourism, Rec & Culture Snapshot Reports Available

Tourism, Rec & Culture Snapshot Reports Available

Sierra Planning and Management, in association with PKF Consulting Limited, have prepared draft summaries of their research for review and comment by the public. City of Timmins Culture Master Plan: Situational Report City of Timmins Tourism Master Plan: Situational Report City of Timmins Recreation Master Plan: Situational Report  You’ll find this info helpful if you’re […]

250+ attend community brand launch

Wow, what a great night at the McIntyre last night! Right before Welcome to Timmins night, at 6PM, over 250 people were there to celebrate the launch of Timmins’s new community brand and signage. They also saw the premiere of two professional new videos that will promote Timmins to tourists, businesses and investors. Local businesses […]

New Community Brand Launches Sept 11

New Community Brand Launches Sept 11

Join us for the Official Launch of the brand our community built together! We’ll be unveiling and celebrating the new visual identity for our community on September 11 at the McIntyre Arena, just before Welcome to Timmins night. A huge thank you to all the community leaders, businesses, artists and citizens who answered the call, […]

New Tourism Survey Aimed at General Public

New Tourism Survey Aimed at General Public

The City has retailed PKF Consulting Inc. in association with Sierra Planning has to develop an integrated Culture, Tourism and Recreation Master Plan (CTRMP). The CTRMP will provide a comprehensive framework for the long-term development and sustainability of Timmins’ cultural, tourism and recreational assets, which are the foundation for community vibrancy, social well-being and local […]

Have your Say on Tourism & Culture/Rec Surveys

Have your Say on Tourism & Culture/Rec Surveys

Culture & Recreation Survey (for everyone!) English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TimminsCR French: https://fr.surveymonkey.com/s/TimminsCRFr NEW! Tourism Input Survey (for everyone!) English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tourism_opinion_survey-English French: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tourism_opinion_survey-French Tourism Survey for Business Owners and Tourism Organizations English: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tourism_survey_english French: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/tourism_survey_french Timmins is getting a Recreation Master Plan, an Arts & Culture Strategy, and a Tourism Strategy. Sierra Consultants are working with three Timmins […]