Published: October 16,2019

The Ontario government announced a $400,000 investment in a new conference centre in Killarney on October 9. The funding was announced by parliamentary assistant Dave Smith on behalf of Greg Rickford, Minister of Energy, Northern Development and Mines.

The project was completed earlier this year, and the lodge is now open. The conference centre, built with locally sourced logs and stone, can accommodate 400 people with two large conference rooms, 10 breakout rooms, a fitness facility and two kitchens. It is considered to be the largest log-built conference facility in the world.

"Our government is committed to creating good jobs and helping local economies grow," said Smith. "This investment will drive growth and tourism in the region."

"We most definitely appreciate the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation in their commitment to assist in our vision of job creation and building a Canada House in one of Canada's crown jewels," said Holden Rhodes, owner of Killarney Mountain Lodge. "This will go a long way in establishing Killarney as one of the best tourism destinations in Canada."