For Immediate Release
Delawana Inn Spa and Conference Resort Supports
World Wetland Day
--Donates to the Wye Marsh Wildlife Centre.
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Harbour, Ontario, Canada ………….January, 27,
2008. Ontario’s Delawana Inn is one of the largest
resort destinations on Georgian Bay and for more than 111 years has
relied on the crystal clear waters to sustain the resort business
and guest satisfaction. In addition to the traditional water sports,
Delawana attracts boaters, fishing tournaments and provides fun water
based activities for families and children. Clean beaches that are
safe for swimming and water sports are critical factors in bringing
guests back year after year. Delawana has made a commitment to the
World Wetlands Day by donating $5.00 from each reservation made during
the month of February. These funds will help the Wye Marsh spread
the word to better understand the role wetlands play in keeping Georgian
Bay healthy.
“Fresh clear clean water is our lifeblood”, states Gary
Don, Director of Recreation at Delawana.
Delawana has several fresh water beaches on-site and around Royal
Island for swimming, waterskiing, children’s play areas, canoeing
& kayaking and personal watercraft & boat docking.
Don adds, “Our perception about the environment has changed
for the better over the past 10 years. We take extra care in protecting
our beaches and shorelines”.
Delawana also engages their guests with outdoor nature programs including
water based environmental education about wetlands, flora & fauna
and healthy eco-aquatic systems in the Georgian Bay area. Both children
and adults can participate with the on-site naturalists from the Wye
Marsh Wildlife Centre.
The Wye
Marsh Wildlife Centre has one of Georgian Bay’s most significant
wetlands and will be holding educational seminars on World Wetlands
Day February 2, 2008.
Wetland Information to be discussed includes:
Water availability: If water is extracted more
rapidly than it is naturally replenished, wetland ecosystems will,
in extreme cases, collapse, with a complete loss of ecosystem services.
The effect of such extreme cases is costly in terms of human health,
erosion, and poor water quality for drinking and other purposes.
Wetland food: Adequate, good quality food is a
prerequisite for healthy people, and wetlands are key contributors
to the food supply of fresh water fish and the recreational tourism
industry in the Georgian Bay area.
Clean water: Inland wetlands (rivers, lakes, ponds,
marshes, etc.) perform a vital function in filtering and purifying
freshwater, rendering it 'clean' for possible human consumption.
Delawana Inn is located on the South East shore of Georgian Bay in
the 30,000 Islands Biosphere Reserve. Driving from Toronto is approximately
90 minutes via Highway 400 to Muskoka Road 5. Photos and getaway family
package information can be found at www.delawana.com
or by calling toll free at 800-627-3387.
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Editor's/News Director's Notes:
In 2008, Delawana will have been creating family memories for over
111 years and in 2007 again received The Best Summer Family Resort
in Canada Award provided by City Parent Magazine. That marked the
3rd year in a row that Delawana has been rated number one.
Travel writers and editors working on travel related stories are
invited to visit and experience the Delawana by calling Gary Don at
705-756-2424.
