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Gardening]]>A series of articles and materials about wolves and related issues.]]> 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.]]>Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>Recommends the Government of Ontario: support public acquisition of abandoned railroad right-of-ways for recreational trail use; support a network of recreational and multi-purpose trails; develop a financial plan to support public acquisition of abandoned railroad right-of-ways; facilitate and encourage a partnership approach to the development and management of rail trails; develop a timetable for the implementation of its trails.]]>Proposal detailing how to expand tourism and increase economic development in Haliburton County.]]>Overall goal is to develop, promote and market a county trails and tours 'product'.]]>Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>Information from a variety of sources about trail planning. Includes trails and wildlife checklist,wetland ecology & plant guide, and buidling plans.]]>Recognizing that there has been a growth in demand for Haliburton as a popular tourist area and that this results in some positive economic implications as well as posing some environmental, social, and economic problems, the author suggests that there is a need for proactive management strategies to cope with such growth. The vision of a bioregional analysis of the relationship between tourism and the geography of the area is put forth as the most desirable way to manage this complex issue.
Such expansion in tourism took place at an earlier date in Muskoka, and by comparing the development of tourism in Muskoka with that of Haliburton, the paper presents similarities in expansion and points out some of the environmental pitfalls that might be avoided with careful management. Community efforts are underway to promote Haliburton as a year-round spot to visit and this would help reduce the negative impacts of seasonal economies. Constraints on tourism and land use conflicts with respect to cottagers as well as environmental concerns are studied. The paper concludes with a look at tourism potential in upcoming years.]]>Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> Winner of Canadian Studies Award]]>Host contact: Mowat, Dave]]>Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Resource Science/Studies]]>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.]]>Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>There is a growing acknowledgement of the benefits of heritage buildings to a community with respect to tourism and that of building a sense of regional identity. Focusing attention on building materials, this paper examines the roles of nature, culture, and authority in shaping the landscape of Haliburton.
The effects of climate, soil and geology, topographical features, and vegetation are considered within the topic of nature. The influences of tradition, fashion, and technology are noted under culture and the sphere of authority encompasses such issues as boundaries and roads, taxes, the Land Company and modern authorities at all levels.
Current efforts in the preservation of heritage buildings are noted as well as suggestions for improvement in this critical area of community planning.]]>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.]]>]]>The Haliburton Forest & Wildlife Reserve is located in the northern townships of Havelock and Eyre. An outline of its history and objectives form the main thrust of this paper along with a look at the relationship of the forest reserve and the community of Haliburton.Topics discussed are a history of the Haliburton area and of the Reserve, an overview of forestry in Ontario today, recreation within the Forest, relationships with the Haliburton community, and a look at the Forest within the context of bioregional theory. Biographical details of the Schleifenbaum family who purchased the property in 1963 are given.Copies of documents written about the Reserve are found in an extensive appendix. ]]>Draft and Design Brief: Summary of the process to develop a master plan for the Rail Trail, consultant's report, comments from public meetings, economic analysis.]]>Host contact: Heaven, Irene]]>Department: Environmental and Resource Science/Studies]]> Explanations of environmental history and the research methodology employed preface the depiction of the highway construction. Details include a description of the road camps during the depression years of 1931 to 1934, the building phase, the situation after the depression, the advent of tourism to the area with its subsequent effect on the environment, and the development resulting from the highway construction.]]>Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>Geography Recreation & Tourism]]>Host contact: Brohm, Amy]]>Department: Geography]]>The paper outlines the history of the Dorset Tower from its conception in 1922 through its 1997 season. Beginning with a look at the causes of forest fires and the means of fighting them in the late 19th century and the organization of Ontario into districts to handle these events, the paper moves to a history of the construction of the Dorset Tower network in particular.Personal memories of the Dorset Tower and some of the towermen are included.With the erection of a new tower in 1967, a new age of tourism was begun but when control of the tower was moved to the MNR office in Bracebridge, problems surfaced. Some of these contemporary issues such as vandalism and financing are discussed as well as the work of the community to address and handle them.With the transfer of land to the township in 1997 and plans for the future, a new era was begun for the Tower.]]>Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]> This project examines the history of outdoor recreation in Southern Ontario, the history of Finnish immigration to Toronto, Ontario, and the history of the Lodge building and the people who have been associated with it from 1927 to the present. Archival research and personal interviews were conducted in order to collect numerous fragments of the Lodge's colourful past. The development around the Sunny Rock property also spawned an entire community of Finnish immigrants who flocked to the area and attempted to recreate there what it reminded them of in their native Finland. Some aspects of the Finnish village are examined here.]]>Host contact: Moore, Sally]]>Department: Geography]]> A discussion of methodology prepares the way for an analysis of secondary research focusing on community interaction and the philosophical views regarding the road. The history of the controversy is examined and arguments both "for" and "against" are outlined. Results of a circulated survey portraying residents' attitudes are included and finally, recommendations are suggested.]]>Departments: Canadian Studies and Environmental Studies]]>
This report, commissioned by the Haliburton County Forest Land Task Force, provides an overview of the economic ""engines"" in Haliburton at the time.