Wildfire Prepardenss & Best Practices for Northern Ontario

Posted on August 22, 2026
Wildfire seasons in Northern Ontario are evolving, becoming longer, more unpredictable, and increasingly challenging for communities, businesses, and emergency responders. To help operators, Tourism Excellence North (TEN) has partnered with Nature & Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO) to bring you four information-packed webinars to help you get and stay prepared for upcoming wildfire seasons.

Wildfire from an Insurance

Point of View

August 26th, 2026 at 2:00pm ET

Presented by: BrokerLink Insurance

  • Discussion on Relevant Insurance Coverages
  • Business Interruption Including Denial of Access by Civil Authority
  • Understanding the Costs Associated with Rebuilding
  • Evaluate your business value and ensure you’re covered
  • Resort Specific Risk Mitigation Techniques
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When the Headlines

Don’t Draw Maps

September 2nd, 2026 at 2:00pm ET

Presented by: The New Business

  • Communications for before, during, and after a wildfire event
  • The importance of clear, precise communications
  • How to handle cancellation requests
  • Maintaining guest confidence
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Preparing for Wildfires: FireSmart & Staying Informed

September 16th, 2026 at 2:00pm ET

Presented by: MNR – Aviation, Forest Fire and Emergency Services (AFFES)

  • About the FireSmart Program
  • How to protect your property from wildland fires
  • Know where to find information on forest fires and key contacts during a fire event
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Operator Best Practices Panel

September 23rd, 2026 at 2:00pm ET

Presented by: Resource-Based Tourism Operators

  • A discussion with operators who have experienced wildfires firsthand.
  • Practical guidance on what to do before, during and after a wildfire.
  • Lessons learned and strategies that worked.
  • Communication best practices for keeping staff and guests informed.
  • Rebuilding and moving forward after a wildfire.
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