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Click Here for the Full PDF Expression of Interest: Sub-Regional Photography Project

The Opportunity:

Starting in June 2018, RTO12 will commence marketing to international audiences by developing content pertaining to our five “Key Tourism Activities” that were identified in the organization’s Product Development Framework:

• Being Lakeside (swimming, lazing on the dock, bonfires, etc)
• Hiking
• Paddling
• Guided Nature Tours
• Wildlife Viewing

RTO12 seeks to hire one or more photographers to capture images of these five Key Tourism Activities (showcasing humans interacting) in each of the 5 unique sub-regions: Algonquin Park, Almaguin, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka and Parry Sound. Continue reading →

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Click Here for the Full PDF Request for Proposal: 2018 International Trade & Consumer Marketing Campaign

Explorers’ Edge (RTO12) is the regional tourism organization for Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka and Parry Sound funded by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport. With some of Canada’s most iconic natural landscapes within its borders, including those that inspired the Group of Seven painters, and recognized as one of the most popular travel destinations in the province, RTO12 promotes travel to the great Canadian wilderness just north of Toronto in all four spectacular seasons.
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Click Here for Full PDF Request for Proposal: JackRabbit Operator Training & Outreach FINAL

Explorers’ Edge (RTO12) is the regional tourism organization for Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka and Parry Sound funded by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport. With some of Canada’s most iconic natural landscapes within its borders, including those that inspired the Group of Seven painters, and recognized as one of the most popular travel destinations in the province, RTO12 promotes travel to the great Canadian wilderness just north of Toronto in all four spectacular seasons.
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The Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport established 13 Regional Tourism Organizations (RTOs) in the province to identify and implement regional priorities, in an effort to foster more strategic marketing of Ontario’s tourism regions.  RTO12, also known by its consumer-facing name “Explorers’ Edge,” is a not-for-profit agency that is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. The RTO12 geographic area includes Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka and Parry Sound. The mandate for RTO12 is to provide regional leadership and strategic planning, to develop strong marketing and collaborative partnerships, and to contribute to workforce development and skills training.
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As an outcome of collaborative partnerships in the region the Town of Huntsville is partnering with the RTO to update promotional assets (video with accompanying clips) to highlight businesses in the sub-region.  The partnership will also support social media promotion of such videos and clips to raise awareness of the investment and business opportunities. Continue reading →

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Click Here for the Full PDF Request for Proposal: Product Development Research and Strategy

Explorers’ Edge (RTO12) is the regional tourism organization for Algonquin Park, the Almaguin Highlands, Loring-Restoule, Muskoka and Parry Sound funded by the Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture & Sport. With some of Canada’s most iconic natural landscapes within its borders, including those that inspired the Group of Seven painters, and recognized as one of the most popular travel destinations in the province, RTO12 promotes travel to the great Canadian wilderness just north of Toronto in all four spectacular seasons.
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The Regional Tourism Organization in partnership with the Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce are currently tasked with the responsibilities of communicating tourism product, stakeholders and experiences in order to effectively position the sub-region of Huntsville “Muskoka’s Adventurous Spirit” within the region of Explorers’ Edge.
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Click Here for PDF Expression of Interest – Word Press Developer (Huntsville, Ontario)

The Regional Tourism Organization in partnership with the Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce are currently tasked with the responsibilities of communicating tourism product, stakeholders and experiences in order to effectively position the sub-region of Huntsville “Muskoka’s Adventurous Spirit” within the region of Explorers’ Edge.  Continue reading →

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Click Here for PDF Expression of Interest – Social Media Services (Huntsville, Ontario)

The Regional Tourism Organization in partnership with the Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce are currently tasked with the responsibilities of communicating tourism product, stakeholders and experiences in order to effectively position the sub-region of Huntsville “Muskoka’s Adventurous Spirit” within the region of Explorers’ Edge.  Continue reading →

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Click Here for PDF Expression of Interest – Facilitator 

The Regional Tourism Organization in partnership with the Huntsville Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce are currently tasked with the responsibilities of communicating tourism product, stakeholders and experiences in order to effectively position the sub-region of Huntsville “Muskoka’s Adventurous Spirit” within the region of Explorers’ Edge.  Continue reading →