The summer visitor trend is changing in Saugeen Shores.
Chamber of Commerce Tourism Coordinator Cheryl Beamish says lots of people are still travelling to the area for a vacation; but it’s a different visitor.
Beamish says they are finding more daytrippers and “F/R” visitors; that is those staying with Friends and Relatives, and taking in the region.
She says because of that, accommodations are not as in demand; but is not worried about that, because people are still flocking to the area.
Beamish says tourists continue to take in the many activities in the region, that may require a fee, but are also spending more time finding things that don’t.
She says, that is why this summer’s weather was perfect for the average tourist, as they could spend a lot of time at the beach, or taking in the sites.
Beamish says they are awaiting detailed results and input from area businesses; that usually gets compiled towards the end of the year.
Preliminary reports suggest the summer was a good one on all accounts.
