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Regional Tourism Promotion
Our region is as much a meeting place today as it was in the time of the First Nations and Voyageurs. With access to Ontario’s oldest provincial park, hundreds of kilometers of multi-use trails, great dining and incredible waterways and provincial parks Mattawa Voyaguer Country will bring out the explorer in you.
Business Consultation
If you are looking to get your business off the ground, back on its feet or otherwise optimized, the MBEDC is ready to help you! We advise and provide information and referral to various agencies whose mandates are to serve business in their start-up and growth initiatives; who may have incentive programs available to individuals and businesses looking to start up, expand or relocate to the area. Contact us today to learn how we can help.
Economic Reports
We collect and share relevant reports that portray our region and influence the way in which we build our sense of community, shared prosperity and sustainable development. These reports may include those presented by Statistics Canada, The Labour Market Group, The Nipissing Parry Sound District Social Services Administration Board, Northern Ontario Heritage Foundation and others.
Business Support Activities
We applaud the hard work of business owners and non-profit organization administrators in the Mattawa-Bonfield region. To make their lives just a little easier, often, in partnership with others we offer business workshops. If you have an idea about a workshop that will benefit your sector or would like to participate in an upcoming workshop please contact us today.
Current Focuses
The Mattawa and Region Community Development Inc.
The Mattawa and Region Community Development Inc. is preparing an Age-Friendly Plan, the purpose of which is to improve quality of life and community services for older adults living in Bonfield, Calvin, Mattawa, Mattawan and Papineau-Cameron. This survey is intended for older adults age 55 and over living in Bonfield, Calvin, Mattawa, Mattawan and Papineau-Cameron.
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The Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail Management Plan
Along with the Country of Renfrew and Lanark County, Papineau-Cameron Township have put together a draft for the Ottawa Valley Recreational Trail Management Plan. To see the draft, click the link below. Ottawa-Valley-Rail-Trail-Management-Plan-DRAFT
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Regional Tourism Promotion
Our region is as much a meeting place today as it was in the time of the First Nations and Voyageurs. With access to Ontario’s oldest provincial park, hundreds of kilometers of multi-use trails, great dining and incredible waterways and provincial parks Mattawa Voyageur Country will bring out the explorer in you.
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The Véloroute Voyageur Cycling Route
The Véloroute Voyageur Cycling Route is Ontario’s next major cycling tourism experience spanning 380-km across Northeastern Ontario from the Ottawa Valley to Sudbury East. (see photo below) Following the path of the Voyageurs over 400 years ago along three heritage waterways and 200-km of the Trans Canada Trail, the vision is that the Voyageur Cycling Route will
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VMUTS
The Voyageur Multi-Use Trail System (VMUTS) located in Mattawan, just outside of Mattawa offers 300 kms of four season exploration opportunities to ATVers, motocross riders, snowmobilers and horseback riders. To increase awareness of this local gem and to attract more visitors to the region, The Mattawa-Bonfield Economic Development Corporation is working closely with the VMUTS
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- Phone Number 705.744.5677
- GENERAL INFO edc@mbedc.ca
- Office Hours Mon. - Fri. 8.00 - 16.00
- Where We are 298 Main St., P.O. Box 648, Mattawa, ON POH 1V0
