Haliburton County Winterfest 2011 and the Ontario Seniors Games Great for Haliburton Resorts
Winterfest 2011 and the Ontario Seniors Winter Games to be held in Haliburton, Ontario, is expected to bring many positive economic benefits to this popular Ontario vacation and retirement area, and will be especially beneficial for Haliburton resorts, tourist operators and area businesses.
Haliburton, ON (PRWEB) January 4, 2011
Haliburton County, located approximately two hours north-east of Metropolitan Toronto, is busy preparing for the arrival of an estimated 1,000 athletes, coaches, officials, spectators and members of the media when they converge on this popular Ontario tourist area this February for Winterfest 2011 and the Ontario Seniors Winter Games. Preparations for this event have been ongoing for many months, with the entire community working together to ensure that the games are a success for all concerned. Hosting an event of this magnitude is a tremendous undertaking for this sparsely populated community, but the rewards are expected to be substantial. The county is expected to realize approximately $1 million in economic benefits. Haliburton area businesses, especially those that depend on tourism, like Haliburton resorts and restaurants, will directly benefit from the large influx of people to the region and from positive media attention.
To be held in locations throughout the county, Winterfest 2011 and the Ontario Seniors Winter Games will take place February 15th through 17th, 2011. All of the competing athletes are 55 years of age or over and are great examples of what a healthy, active lifestyle can do to improve seniors' health. Some of the competing sports will include badminton, curling, ice hockey and alpine skiing. During the games, athletes will be accommodated at one of over 25 locations that have been approved by Sport Alliance of Ontario and selected by The Games Organizing Committee (GOC) to be as close as possible to their scheduled sporting event.
2011 Winterfest and the Ontario Senior Winter Games will provide many short and long-term economic benefits for Haliburton County and it will be an exceptional opportunity for region to shine. Local MPP Rick Johnson, talks about the impact that the games will have on the area and emphasizes the positive economic spin-off and many long-term benefits that the Ontario Senior Games in Haliburton will produce. "I am thrilled the games are coming to Haliburton County and I can't emphasize how wonderful it will be for our area. Let's get the party going," says Johnson.
For Haliburton resort owners, businesses and tourist operators, the economic benefits that may be realized by having a major event like Winterfest and the 2011 Ontario Senior Games can't be understated. "In a small way, we are hoping that the Senior Games will do for Haliburton tourism what the 2010 Winter Olympics did for Vancouver. It would be great to get some national and even international press to showcase this beautiful Ontario resort area to the world," comments Valerie Kulla, owner and innkeeper of Oakview Lodge (http://www. oakviewlodge. com), a full-service country inn centrally located in the heart of Haliburton County and close to many Winterfest venues. "We are very excited to be hosting some of the athletes participating in the Winter Games at our Haliburton inn and, like virtually everyone else in Haliburton County, we are really looking forward to Winterfest and the Winter Games," adds Kulla.
Contact Information:
Valerie & Krenar Kulla, Innkeepers
Oakview Lodge & Marina
RR #2
Minden ON K0M 2K0
1 (866) 292-6125
Info(at)oakviewlodge(dot)com
Http://www. oakviewlodge. com
About Oakview Lodge & Marina:
The perfect Ontario resort vacation destination for romantic couples getaways, seniors tours and year-round family vacations, Oakview Lodge & Marina, located in the beautiful Haliburton Highlands, is open year-round and is convenient to all the 2011 Winterfest action. A full-service country inn, Oakview Lodge offers lodge, cottage, and bed & breakfast accommodations, fine dining and many recreational activities on the shores of beautiful Little Hawk Lake. For more information Oakview Lodge and their many exciting accommodations packages and specials, call 1 866 292-6125 or visit their web site (http://www. oakviewlodge. com).
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