The Ontario Travel Information Centre in Fort Frances is staying where it is – at least for the foreseeable future.
Despite continued lobbying efforts, Fort Frances Town Councilor Tannis Drysdale notes a recent meeting with the minister of tourism in Toronto proved disappointing.
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Although the previous Conservative government seemed ready to move the travel centre, lobbying efforts had to begin again when the Liberals came to power in 2003.
Stats have showed a big drop in the number of visitors at the Fort Frances travel centre since the new Canada Customs building opened in 2001.
