Today, the Honourable Ruby Sahota, Minister of Democratic Institutions and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a combined investment of over $2.3 million through the Tourism Growth Program for 23 organizations enhancing tourism offerings in southern Ontario.
Recipient Name |
Project |
Funding Contribution |
Create a destination for unique arts experiences showcasing Black Canadian history, arts and culture in Toronto. |
$135,000 |
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Develop Sarnia-Lambton as an international cycling destination by enhancing bike-friendly infrastructure. |
$30,000 |
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Develop a new serviced campground and launch a new music festival in Renfrew County. |
$150,000 |
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Introduce a virtual reality exhibition to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. |
$75,000 |
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Expand canoeing activities and overnight accommodations into the winter season for the Waterloo Region. |
$50,000 |
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Deliver Rainbow Registered training and accreditation to businesses across southern Ontario. |
$150,000 |
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Expand the Hike Haliburton Festival in 2025 by enhancing programming and upgrading its digital platform. |
$25,000 |
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Expand the 2025 Cornwall Pride Festival with pre-festival workshops, social events, and a larger vendor marketplace in summer 2025. |
$40,000 |
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Attract visitors to enjoy the musical performance of "Waitress" at the Grand Theatre in London, and at the Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton. |
$130,000 |
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Present a five-day "Curious Minds Festival," in Toronto, to showcase Canadian authors and media figures. |
$150,000 |
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Rebuild a 17th-century traditional longhouse on the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation in Ohsweken. |
$200,000 |
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Support Indigenous culture and tourism through, "The Art of Visiting - National Indigenous Presenters Gathering 2025" event on Wolfe Island in October 2025. |
$57,350 |
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Support the integration of new exhibits at the London Children's Museum's new location. |
$200,000 |
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Develop and launch an AI platform to promote the Niagara Geopark Trail Network. |
$80,000 |
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Expand The Original Santa Claus Parade signature events with community activation zones and enhanced digitization in Toronto. |
$150,000 |
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Create a Winter Adventure Hub offering activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking and guided ice fishing. |
$50,000 |
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Create the "Woven Stories: A Night of Indigenous Music, Culture and Celebration," celebrating Indigenous culture through music, dance and more. |
$22,000 |
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Expand theatre shows into the off-season. |
$80,000 |
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Create an immersive adventure game at the Black Creek Pioneer Village in Toronto. |
$150,000 |
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Extend the 2025 theatre season into November driving tourist visitation in the shoulder season in Gananoque. |
$59,150 |
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Create a series of headliner programs for live comedy events in Prince Edward County. |
$80,000 |
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Extend and enhance trail networks to attract visitors. |
$180,000 |
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Expand year-round events and wine-tasting areas through infrastructure renovations, expansion and additions in Amherstburg. |
$150,000 |
