Thirty organizations expand experiences and attract more visitors with Government of Canada investment
Every year, southern Ontario attracts millions of visitors to enjoy its natural beauty, vibrant events and festivals, unique rural and Indigenous experiences, and world-class destinations. Tourism businesses and organizations are unique in Canada at drawing visitors into local businesses and fostering our growing hospitality sector.
Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), visited Albion Falls and the Tourism Hamilton Visitor Experience Centre. While at the Tourism Hamilton Visitor Experience Centre, Minister Tassi announced an investment of over $4.2 million for 30 organizations across southern Ontario that are diversifying their tourism offerings, creating culturally-rich experiences, and contributing to attracting new visitors to the region. Six of the 30 projects announced today will support Indigenous tourism across the region. Minister Tassi was joined by Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain; and Chad Collins, Member of Parliament for Hamilton East−Stoney Creek.
With a $100,000 investment, the City of Hamilton is creating a Destination Waterfall Master Plan to improve the visitor experience and enhance safety and accessibility at waterfall sites. This will increase the number of visitors and tourists to the area, enriching Hamilton's appeal as a year-round destination and ensuring that everyone can enjoy the over 100 waterfalls for years to come.
Information on projects receiving support through the Tourism Growth Program is included in the backgrounder.
The Government of Canada is investing in tourism projects in the region to support new products and experiences that will grow southern Ontario's tourism economy for generations to come.
