The enormously successful BikeTrain program has not only been extended into October this year (there is space available on the Oct. 17-19 weekend), but they've also been awarded two prestigious tourism awards!
The Bike Train Initiative has won two awards for its contributions to the Ontario tourism industry and its innovative approach to capturing an emerging market. The Bike Train was honoured with the Ontario Tourism Marketing Partnership Corporation's Best Tourism Marketing Partnership, and the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario's Excellence Award for Tourism Innovation.These awards recognize the successful development and launch of this collaborative project, and the growing cycle tourism market opportunities and economic benefits for the Province of Ontario.
More Information about the BikeTrain:
The Bike Train is a new initiative that encourages low impact tourism and healthy lifestyles. This service combines two sustainable modes of transportation - bikes and trains - allowing passengers to reduce their carbon footprint, and have fun too!
By enjoying local and regional tourist attractions Bike Train passengers are avoiding long distance car journeys and air travel that produce abundant greenhouse gas emissions. You can enjoy wines and produce from the Greenbelt, interact with Ontario farmers and get to know the world around you.
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