Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Located by picturesque waterfronts, bustling urban centers, and charming rural landscapes, the Niagara Region attracts visitors with a blend of cultural landmarks, world-class wineries, vibrant arts scenes and historic sites, making it the ideal stop for travelers seeking memorable experiences.
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Vance Badawey, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Transport and Member of Parliament for Niagara Centre; and Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, visited the Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum (NOTL Museum). While there, PS Badawey and PS Bittle announced an investment of over $1.3 million for 11 tourism organizations across the Niagara Region and surrounding areas that are diversifying their offerings and contributing to attracting visitors to the region. This includes four projects that support Indigenous tourism.
The Niagara-on-the-Lake Museum was established in 1895 to foster an appreciation of Niagara-on-the-Lake's rich heritage. With an investment of $100,000, the museum is designing and installing new exhibit displays with technology and accessibility elements. In collaboration with local historians, these new displays will include under-told stories of Niagara, such as Black and Indigenous history. Once complete, this enhanced museum experience is expected to draw more tourists to discover the area's diverse history, boosting local tourism and supporting the regional economy.
Additional 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 support southern Ontario's tourism economy for generations to come.
