Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Ryan Turnbull, Parliamentary Secretary to the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and to the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry and Member of Parliament for Whitby, announced an investment of over $600,000 through the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) for four organizations in the Durham Region to draw new visitors to the region through expanded offerings. This is part of a total investment of over $1.1 million for nine projects in Durham Region and Eastern Ontario.
| Recipient Name | Project | Funding Contribution |
|---|---|---|
Arbru Solar Brewery |
Install sustainable energy systems, enhance amenities, and expand tourism offerings at the brewery in Mallorytown. |
$115,000 |
Capitol Theatre |
Enhance venue accessibility and outreach program at the Port Hope theatre. |
$225,000 |
Central Counties Tourism |
Launch a mobile application to increase visitors by showcasing products and experiences through interactive augmented reality (AR) tours and guides. |
$132,695 |
Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives |
Create seasonal and holiday-themed tourism events at the Kawartha Lakes Museum & Archives. |
$90,000 |
Kick and Push Brewing Company Ltd. |
Enhance outdoor spaces and increase visitor capacity at the brewery in Sharbot Lake. |
$76,625 |
Municipality of Hastings Highlands |
Enhance and grow seasonal events and markets in the rural area of Hastings Highlands. |
$75,000 |
Springtide Music Festival |
Support and enhance the annual Springtide Music Festival in Uxbridge. |
$118,193 |
Theatre on the Ridge |
Develop experiential packages for the 2024 summer theatre festival. |
$150,000 |
Town of Whitby |
Revitalize the waterfront area including new space for outdoor water sports, recreation and placemaking areas, a rest stop for cyclists, public art, and a new visitor information hub with a hop-on-hop-off food and lights tour. |
$200,000 |
