Kawartha Highlands Signature Site

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Kawartha Highlands Signature Site

• Economic Development Opportunities

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Types of Economic Development

• Tourism
• Sustainability
• Outfitting
• Secondary Opportunities

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Tourism

• Increase visitors/spending
• Becomes a Destination
• Connectivity to Parks throughout Canada
• International profile
• Entrepreneurial Opportunities

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Sustainability

• New Jobs
• Integrated Resources Mgmt (Watershed management)
• Educational Trent U Fleming College
• Elementary Secondary School outdoor education
• OFAH re wildlife monitoring and fish stock
  tracking

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Sustainability

• Sustainability of Fur Harvest Trade (Healthy
  Ecosystem)
• Better monitoring of water quality

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Outfitting

• Canoe Rentals
• Camping Supplies
• Guiding
• Bird watching
• Hiking

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Secondary Opportunities

• Restaurants
• Grocery Stores
• Specialty Shops
• Short Term Accommodation (BBs, Motels)
• Assist in creating Festivals and Events
• Special community events