NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE

GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE CITY

• Southern of the province of Ontario, Canada.

• Small population : 15,400

• Mainly conformed by retiree adults’ citizens (over 65 years old).

• Land extension of 132.83 km2 and an elevation of 82.3 m.

ATTRACTIONS• Bernard Shaw Festival Theatre• Historical siteso Fort Georgeo Brock’s Monumento Niagara Historical Society and Museum• Apothecary Museum

ATTRACTIONS

• Horse Riding Carriages• Visiting Winerieso #1 of the Top 10 Food and Wine Destinations in Canada (TripAdvisor

Travellers’ Choice, 2011)

o 28 wineries in and around the town

• Jetboat Tourso speedy tours – 80 km/hour

ATTRACTIVENESS TO BUSINESS TRAVELLER

Government Investment• Niagara-on-the-lake

• Wastewater project

• New water treatment facilities

To preserve the environment Meet peoples need for 20

years

• Total cost - $43, 280, 000

• Cost Shared by

(Government Invest in Niagara-on-the-Lake Wastewater Treatment Project, Infrastructure Canada, October 5, 2012.)

33%

33%

33%

Government of CanadaGovernement of OntarioThe region of Niagara

Investing in the past to provide roots for the future

• Investing - military heritage site – The War of 1812

• Bicentennial Anniversary

• Main Focus – Safety and Access of staffs and tourists

• Investment to expand the Laura Secord homestead

• Total federal contribution - $4,470,000

(Investing in the past to provide roots for the future, Infrastructure Canada, 2012).

Industries in Niagara-on-the-lake

• Many Industries with a diverse economic base.

• Primary Economic Activity – Agriculture and agriculture related.

• The top 5 industries are:

(Niagara-on-the-lake economic development, 2009)

Industry Businesses in sector

%of local businesses

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting

257 13.63

Construction 206 10.92

Retail Trade 184 9.76

Professional, scientific and technical services

239 12.67

Accommodation and food services

156 8.27

Access to infrastructure

CONCLUSION

Not sufficiently developed tourism in the town

Active Ontario

Government support of

tourism

Our offers:

• Do not build a hotel in Niagara-on-The-Lake

• Conduct a follow-up study in 2022