York Region releases visitors' guide for 2007

York Region has released Discover York Region: 2007 Visitors' Guide.

The guide is a product of York Region Tourism that informs visitors and residents about the many sites, activities and services that are available throughout the region.

"York Region's historic villages, golf courses, parks and artistic and cultural activities presented in this guide represent key information for our visitors," commented York Region Chairman Bill Fisch. "This guide supports tourism and helps to sustain a competitive and prosperous economy in York Region."

Numerous outdoor, cultural, sporting, entertainment, shopping and dining activities in York Region are great tourism opportunities for visitors.

"We promote more awareness of our strengths as a destination for visitors, including family and friends of York Region residents," said East Gwillimbury Mayor James Young, chair of the planning and economic development committee of Regional council. "Developing a competitive tourism industry is an important aspect of our economic strategy."

Produced in partnership with the tourism industry, this 80-page guide has a slender four-by-nine-inch format, which slides easily in an inside jacket pocket or a purse and makes it more practical for visitors.

The 2007 Visitors' Guide will be available from the Region and area municipal offices. Copies are available at www.yorktourism.com or by calling York Region Tourism at (905) 883-3442 or toll-free at 1-888-448- 0000.