SDG Counties 5-year Tourism Strategic Plan

Your input is invaluable as we strive to enhance this place we call home. A great place to live is a great place to visit!

Project overview

The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry (SDG Tourism) with support from Cornwall Tourism, has engaged Alphabet Creative, Brain Trust, and CMK Consulting to develop a comprehensive 5-year Tourism Strategic Plan. This strategic and collaborative approach will look at tourism development through a regional lens.

The goal of the tourism strategic plan is to:

• Provide a clear vision and mission statement for our organization.
• Demonstrate the value of tourism to local communities and stakeholders.
  Establish key opportunities and challenges.
• Provide a detailed “path of action” that will assist organizations and stakeholders with the implementation and execution of the plan.

Key Milestones

Phase 1: Research and Analysis

September – October 2024

• Asset inventory and assessment.
• Establish a Strategic Plan Working Group.

Phase 2: Consultations and Workshops

October – November 2024

One-on-one interviews.

Visioning Session 1:
Monday, October 28th
1:30pm – 3:00pm
Saunders Hydro Dam:
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Visioning Session 2:
Monday, October 28th
6:00pm – 7:30pm
Sir John Johnson Manor House:
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Visioning Session 3:
Tuesday, October 29th
9:30am – 11am
McIntosh Inn:
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Phase 3: Draft Strategy Development

November – January 2025

Present findings, observations, and recommended actions for feedback.

Phase 4: Final Strategy

February 2025

Delivery of the final strategy and roadmap for implementation.

You are Invited!

The Working Committee invites you to one of three interactive community conversations to discuss tourism development opportunities to enhance community well-being and visitor economy.

These facilitated gatherings will be interactive and allow you an opportunity to contribute ideas and suggestions to help inform the new five-year tourism strategy. Sessions will highlight stories from local business owners and community champions who see the opportunities associated with strategic tourism development.

 ALL ARE WELCOME! 

Attend any session that suits your preference, regardless of where you live!

This project received partial funding from the Province of Ontario.