June 25, 26 & 27, 2010
 
Introduction from the Mayor
From the beginning planning stages to the preparation of new infrastructure that will be introduced to Huntsville and surrounding area, we are pleased to include you in the process of the G8 Summit Legacy Project (7.7MB). This is our opportunity to share the accomplishments of the Community Master Plan, major capital initiatives and to inform you of G8 related events and media announcements. You are welcome to browse our pages on a daily basis for new updates as they arise. Thank you for joining us on our journey to creating a legacy for the future.
Mayor Claude Doughty
G8 Organizational Structure
The G8 Local Organizing Committee is comprised of the Federal and Provincial Governments, a Local Liasion and Implementation Team, as well as a Local Area Leadership Group. Please view the organizational structure in pdf format.
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G8 Centre
Plans for a new G8 Centre are currently in the works for Huntsville. This will include a large addition to the current Centennial Centre located at 20 Park Drive. Please view the Legacy Project as well as plans below for detailed information.
South Elevation at Main Entrance
Please visit the following pdf links:
The Town of Huntsville encourages maximum economic impact through local involvement in the construction of the 2010 G8 Centre. Please view the complete list of local contractors and sub contractors which will be an asset to the development of the centre.
G8 Centre Under Construction
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Media Releases
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Accommodation
The Summit Management Office has determined that official delegations, media and support staff will not be lodged in individual homes and cottages. The principal reason for this decision is purely logistics. Delegations tend to travel and be accommodated as a group. These groups can be comprised of 20+ delegates who, for language and cultural reasons, like to stay together.
Since June 2008 Muskoka Tourism has been working with the G8 Summit Office to block accommodation and provide first right of refusal. Over that period of time the Summit Office had a choice from 400 property listings (commercial properties, private residences and private cottages) representing over 5,200 guest rooms in Muskoka. As you can imagine, there will be many other people attending the G8 Summit requiring accommodation. If you are still interested in renting your property, there are some options.
Muskoka Tourism will create a G8 Accommodation page on their website that will list available rental properties. We propose to identify: the property type (private residence, private cottage, hunt camp, apartment, etc); the number of guest rooms available; the community where the accommodation is located; a link to your website (if available) and your e-mail address.. This will mean that those people interested in renting your property will contact you directly by e-mail. You should be prepared to screen all requests, discuss the specific rental terms and conditions (rental rates, advance deposits, cancellation fees, damage deposits, liability insurance, etc) with each potential renter. Please visit Muskoka Tourism online or by phone 1-800-267-9700 or email info@muskokatourism.ca.
A listing on our website is provided at no cost to you. If you feel comfortable with this arrangement, please confirm by return e-mail that you are willing to have your property listed on our website. We need your written permission to proceed.
A second option is to use the services of a rental agency. These businesses will act as an intermediary between yourself and the potential renter. On a fee for service basis, they will represent your interests. There are several companies that provide this service in Muskoka:
Ontario Vacation Time Realty
Contact: Melissa Boaslui
Phone: (705) 687-0066
e-mail: rentals@vacationtimemuskoka.com
website: www.vacationtimemuskoka.com
Northern Retreats, Heidi Robinson
Phone: (705) 636-9505
e-mail: heidi@northernretreats.ca
website: www.northernretreats.ca
Ontario Cottage Rentals, Sheila Givens
Phone: (705) 788-1809
e-mail: info@ontariocottagerentals.com
website: www.g8accommodation.com
Cottage Country Travel Services, Jan Field
Phone: (905) 862-0252
email: mail@cottagerental.com
website: www.cottagerental.com
Almaguin Cottage Rentals, Lois
Phone: (705) 636-7822
email: lelahn@sympatico.ca
website: www.almaguincottagerentals.com
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Meetings and Events
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Contacts
For inquiries related to the 2010 G8 Summit and the Town of Huntsville please contact Lauren Parrott (Municipal G8 Information Coordinator) at the Town of Huntsville at lauren.parrott@huntsville.ca or (705) 789 – 1751 ext. 2246.
We invite you to visit the Official G8 website brought to you by the Government of Canada.
For All Non-Security Related Questions and Public Inquiries
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Please contact the Summits Management Office (SMO) |
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1-888-G8CAN10 (1-888-482-2610)
1-819-934-6071 |
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g82010@international.gc.ca |
Please visit the Prime Minister of Canada's website for further announcements from Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
Please visit the Industry Canada website for further announcements from
The Honourable Tony Clement, Minister of Industry and Minister for FedNor.
Please visit the G8 Research Group website for information from the University of Toronto Munk Centre for International Studies
Deerhurst Resort will be hosting the 2010 G8 Summit. For location details please visit www.deerhurstresort.com
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Application for Community Projects - This Section is Now Closed
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