Government of Canada supports the Municipality of Trent Lakes through the Tourism Relief Fund

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News Release
For Immediate Release

Municipality of Trent Lakes receives $50,000 from Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) through FedDev Ontario to attract visitors and support future growth

October 14, 2022, Trent Lakes, Ontario

The tourism sector is vital to the economy and jobs in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. Trent Lakes is a small rural municipality with a population of 6,439 that easily triples with summer cottagers, tourists and day visitors, and tourism businesses in Trent Lakes are directly responsible for $16.25 million in sales in Trent Lakes.

Today, the Municipality of Trent Lakes received a non-repayable contribution of $50,000 from RTO8 to develop an Economic Development, Tourism and Recovery Strategic Plan. This plan will provide guidance to retain, and attract new investment, job creation, and sustainability for all business sectors including its tourism and tourism related industries. This is part of an overall Government of Canada investment through Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) of $68.5 million for 11 Regional Tourism Offices and Indigenous Tourism Ontario.

This Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) investment will help the Municipality of Trent Lakes adapt and recover to attract new visitors and drive economic growth and sustainablility in Trent Lakes.

Quotes

“The tourism sector is important to the economy, jobs and livelihoods in Kawarthas Northumberland. This Government of Canada investment, through FedDev Ontario and RTO8 will ensure businesses in Kawarthas Northumberland, including the Municipality of Trent Lakes, have the tools to enhance experiences and offerings to attract visitors and be well-positioned to drive economic growth in (region).”

The Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario

“On behalf of Council and staff at the Municipality of Trent Lakes, I would like to thank the Government of Canada for their generous funding support through the Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RT08) and FedDev Ontario. This critical funding will allow the Municipality to develop an Economic Development, Tourism and Recovery Strategic Plan which will provide the guiding map required to sustain and attract economic development in all business sectors. This important investment in Trent Lakes will assist in attracting new visitors, economic growth, and sustainability and this support is very much appreciated.”

Donna Teggart Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Trent Lakes.

“We at RTO8 are thrilled to be able to deliver the Tourism Relief Fund to Kawarthas Northumberland. The funding provided by FedDev Ontario will continue to support our regions vibrant and authentic tourism industry.”

Brenda Wood, Executive Director, RTO8

Quick facts

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is a lower tier municipality in the furthest northwest corner of Peterborough County.
With its many lakes and rivers, Trent Lakes is in the heart of the Kawartha Lakes Tourism Area, a proud member of the Kawarthas Northumberland Region, and additionally the location of 2 natural environment Provincial Parks, Lock 31 on the National Historic Trent-Severn Waterway and has an abundance of Crown Land.
The Economic Development, Tourism and Recovery Strategic Plan will create the road map to guide the Municipality of Trent Lakes for the next five years and reflect business needs and community aspirations to support Trent Lakes recovery and continuation as a thriving, resilient and prosperous community.

RTO8 exists to support a competitive and sustainable regional tourism industry, attract visitors, generate economic activity and create jobs. We work with industry partners to build up the Kawarthas Northumberland region through experience development, investment, marketing, and workforce development

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Contacts

Donna Teggart
Chief Administrative Officer
Municipality of Trent Lakes
dteggart@trentlakes.ca

Brenda Wood
Executive Director
Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8)
Brendawood@rto8.com

Monica Granados
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario
monica.granados@feddevontario.gc.ca

About the Municipality of Trent Lakes

The Municipality of Trent Lakes is a remarkably pictureque community in the naturally wild and rustic northwest corner of Peterborough County. Trent Lakes is committed to meeting the needs of our residents, business community and our tourists by delivering efficient and effective services and experiences that foster active outdoor, healthy lifestyles and activities.

About RTO8

Regional Tourism Organization 8 (RTO8) is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Heritage, Sport, Tourism and Culture Industries to promote regional tourism activity in the area that is now branded as Kawarthas Northumberland. It was created through the Tourism Competitiveness Study completed in 2009. For more information, please visit www.rto8.com

About FedDev Ontario

For more than 12 years, the Government of Canada, through FedDev Ontario, has worked to advance and diversify the southern Ontario economy through funding opportunities and business services that support jobs, innovation and growth in Canada’s most populous region. The Agency has delivered impressive results, which can be seen in southern Ontario businesses that are creating innovative technologies, improving their productivity, growing their revenues, and in the economic advancement of communities across the region. Learn more about the impacts the Agency is having in southern Ontario by exploring our Southern Ontario Spotlight, pivotal projects.Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.