Southern Ontario tourism experiences expand and grow
Backgrounder
March 3, 2025
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 |
|
Develop Sarnia-Lambton as an international cycling destination by enhancing bike-friendly infrastructure. |
$30,000 |
|
Develop a new serviced campground and launch a new music festival in Renfrew County. |
$150,000 |
|
Introduce a virtual reality exhibition to the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. |
$75,000 |
|
Expand canoeing activities and overnight accommodations into the winter season for the Waterloo Region. |
$50,000 |
|
Deliver Rainbow Registered training and accreditation to businesses across southern Ontario. |
$150,000 |
|
Expand the Hike Haliburton Festival in 2025 by enhancing programming and upgrading its digital platform. |
$25,000 |
|
Expand the 2025 Cornwall Pride Festival with pre-festival workshops, social events, and a larger vendor marketplace in summer 2025. |
$40,000 |
|
Attract visitors to enjoy the musical performance of "Waitress" at the Grand Theatre in London, and at the Theatre Aquarius in Hamilton. |
$130,000 |
|
Present a five-day "Curious Minds Festival," in Toronto, to showcase Canadian authors and media figures. |
$150,000 |
|
Rebuild a 17th-century traditional longhouse on the Six Nations of the Grand River First Nation in Ohsweken. |
$200,000 |
|
Support Indigenous culture and tourism through, "The Art of Visiting – National Indigenous Presenters Gathering 2025" event on Wolfe Island in October 2025. |
$57,350 |
|
Support the integration of new exhibits at the London Children's Museum's new location. |
$200,000 |
|
Develop and launch an AI platform to promote the Niagara Geopark Trail Network. |
$80,000 |
|
Expand The Original Santa Claus Parade signature events with community activation zones and enhanced digitization in Toronto. |
$150,000 |
|
Create a Winter Adventure Hub offering activities such as cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, winter hiking and guided ice fishing. |
$50,000 |
|
Create the "Woven Stories: A Night of Indigenous Music, Culture and Celebration," celebrating Indigenous culture through music, dance and more. |
$22,000 |
|
Expand theatre shows into the off-season. |
$80,000 |
|
Create an immersive adventure game at the Black Creek Pioneer Village in Toronto. |
$150,000 |
|
Extend the 2025 theatre season into November driving tourist visitation in the shoulder season in Gananoque. |
$59,150 |
|
Create a series of headliner programs for live comedy events in Prince Edward County. |
$80,000 |
|
Extend and enhance trail networks to attract visitors. |
$180,000 |
|
Expand year-round events and wine-tasting areas through infrastructure renovations, expansion and additions in Amherstburg. |
$150,000 |
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