The Culture & Heritage Institute recently concluded its Annual Symposium on Cultural & Heritage Tourism. The theme was 'Sense of Place and Heritage Trails Realizing the War of 1812 Bicentennial' and was held October 7-9, 2009 at the historic Fort York. Follow this link to view select stories and highlights of the 3 day event!

Who attended...

• Culture & Heritage Government officials including Parks Canada, Heritage Toronto, City of Toronto Culture Division, Heritage Canada Foundation, Ontario Heritage, Ontario Ministry of Culture
• Tourism industry - Tourism Toronto, Ontario and international tourist boards
• Hospitality industry
• Arts, cultural and heritage industries including architecture and design
• Educational institutions, academic leaders and students
• Economic development offices

Featured speakers:
Ric Burns Writer, Co Director of the PBS film: 'We shall remain: Tecumseh'
Ivo Dawnay Director of Communications, Natl.Trust UK, History Matters Declaration
Rodolfo Ogarrio Lawyer, Philanthropist, Environmentalist, Mexico City
Richard Koegl Executive Director, Oasis Journeys
Anthony Pitch Author, 'The Burning of Washington: British Invasion of 1814'
Thomas Piche Visitor experience specialist
Laurier Turgeon Director, Institute for Cultural Heritage, Laval Univ.

Browse our past conferences link for more information on the highlights!