Signage Programs The Ontario government supervises two roadway signage programs in the province: the Tourism-Oriented Directional Signing (TODS) program and The Logo program.
The TODS program: places signs on Ontario’s roadways to help motorists find tourist attractions, operations and services increases awareness of Ontario’s tourism attractions, operations and services located off provincial highways enhances traffic control through “advanced warning of turns” signs promotes and strengthens tourism in Ontario on a province-wide basis.
The Ontario government supervises the delivery and maintenance of signs by a third party – Canadian TODS Limited. Canadian TODS Limited works with specific businesses interested in placing a sign on the highway directing motorists to their attraction or service. The organization is responsible for operating, managing, maintaining and financing the province-wide TODS program.
Who can apply? The signs are for tourism-oriented businesses that provide tourism activities or services to motorists. This includes many accommodation properties, tourist attractions, area profile themes and approved permanent tourist routes. The types of businesses eligible for the program include (but are not limited to):
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Accommodations
Golf courses
Campgrounds
Boat cruises
Conservation areas |
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Natural sites and trails
Historical sites
Museums
Water theme parks
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Zoos and animal displays
Spas
Public Beaches
Rural Downtowns
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To determine if you’re eligible for the program, and to find information on how to apply, please call Canadian TODS Limited (toll free) at 1-888-263-9333 or visit their website at
www.ontariotods.interstatelogos.com.
The Logo Program The Logo signage program places signs on Ontario’s 400-series highways to help motorists find essential services like food, fuel and accommodations (with over 15 units). Logo is a program supervised by the Ministry of Transportation. Canadian TODS Limited is responsible for operating, managing, maintaining and financing the Logo program.
For more information about the Logo program, contact Canadian TODS Limited (toll free) at
1-888-263-9333 or visit
http://www.ontario.interstatelogos.com/state/home.aspx
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