The history of art and craft in the Haliburton Highlands from native times through early settlement days is presented as a backdrop to work on the actual orientation package. Information about the Guild was attained through primary research and is organized under the following headings: 1) the history of the Guild and Rails End Gallery 2) financial structure of the Guild and 3) the role of the Guild in the community and its relationship to Sir Sandford Fleming College's School of Fine Arts and the Municipality of Dysart et al. The finished product is included as an appendix to the paper.]]>
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Overall goal is to develop, promote and market a county trails and tours 'product'.

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The focus of this paper is the hospitality industry in the Haliburton Highlands and the recognition by the tourism industry that they are part of the bioregion in which they operate.By looking at three distinct hospitality organizations, the author describes how each uses the environment as a key marketing tool to entice clients to the area.

Birch Point Lodge, PineStone Resort, and Hart Lodge are three resorts that are seen to practice bioregionalism, each in their own way. Following a look at the history of tourism and the hospitality industry in general, each resort is described, outlining how it uses the surrounding environment in planning and marketing strategies, and how each works within the parameters of bioregional practice.

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Seen as a solution to the seasonal economic difficulties of areas such as Haliburton, the development of year-round tourist attractions has received much attention by planners and citizens.  In 1991, many people in Haliburton focused on the development of a "first class, world class Trails and Tours Program" and this paper outlines the work behind such a strategic plan.

Goals and benefits of such a program are presented along with proposed stages in the development and suggested organizational structure.  The main points of the consultant's report are given along with resulting revised perceptions of benefits. Specific barriers to the strategy are noted along with suggestions for a more expanded outlook. The report concludes with ideas for future research on the topic.

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The expansion and development of the Nordic Trail system and its promotion within the community is detailed along with the work of the Nordic Trails Association in cooperative efforts with local business. Relationships with the Frost Centre and the Snowmobile Association are outlined. Throughout the paper, suggestions are put forward for improved management of this valuable community resource as well as proposed topics for future research.]]>
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Proposal initated by the Bancroft Chamber of Commerce to partner with Haliburton County to market the eastern side of Haliburton County.

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Proposal includes workplan, estimates for consulting services, client references.

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Objectives are to develop an inventory of trails, determine demand for trails and related events, provide a development stratgegy, a marketing plan and method for monitoring the plan.

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A marketing plan designed to address the economic development and marketing needs of the County of Haliburton. Plan includes a range of economic development and tourism opportunities and strategies, plus specific details on marketing initiatives.

Includes a copy of the Draft Final Report October 1999.

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Includes a copy of the Proposal March 1999;Proposal Presentation April 20, 1999; the Public Meeting July 6, 1999; Phase I Report August 24, 1999.]]>

Being a community-based plan, it involves both County Council and many other players. County

Council roles are stated in recommendations throughout the document and summarized in section 6. Many specific actions require the involvement and decisions of other players; however, some fundamental initiatives require immediate attention and a proactive role by the County.]]>