About the Ministry

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For information on travel in Ontario please visit: www.ontariotravel.net

Ministry Links: Investment and Development Office | Regional Offices | Tourism Branch

Overview

The Ministry of Tourism supports delivery of high quality tourism and recreation experiences to Ontarians and visitors to Ontario. Promoting a sustainable, customer-focused tourism industry and an active population helps improve our quality of life, increase pride in our communities, and increase economic growth.

Major Responsibilities

Tourism

The Tourism program seeks to increase investment in Ontario’s tourism industry by developing appropriate tools to foster an attractive climate in which to invest. Through our agency, the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation, the program markets Ontario as a year-round world-class travel destination. We work in partnership with our agencies, attractions, boards and commissions and the private sector. These partnerships maximize the economic, cultural and social contributions of our agencies and attractions and to stimulate economic growth, job creation and stronger communities.

Agencies and Attractions

• Huronia Historical Parks
• Metro Toronto Convention Centre
• Niagara Parks Commission
• Fort William Historical Park
• Ontario Place Corporation
• Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership
• Ottawa Congress Centre
• St. Lawrence Parks Commission

Results-based Plan

The Ministry's results-based plan for 2006/07 may be found here.

Annual reports

Annual reports for 2002/03 and 2003/04 may be found here.