The COVID-19 pandemic has had an undeniable impact on Canada’s tourism sector. Despite the challenges, tourism businesses and organizations have shown strength and versatility and have been hard at work to prepare to welcome back tourists by creating safe, diverse products for visitors from around the world, and across Canada.
Atlantic Canada’s tourism industry is vital to the region’s economy, supporting thousands of local jobs and businesses. Anchor developments like Cape Smokey in the Cape Breton Highlands are clear examples of the sector’s impact, as they draw new visitors and investment to surrounding areas. The Government of Canada is helping Ingonish-based Cape Smokey add state-of-the-art snowmaking equipment to extend its season, powering the growth of the ski hill and nearby communities.
Canada has much to offer the world as travel continues to safely resume: breathtaking landscapes and wide open spaces; diverse and inclusive experiences; and welcoming people from coast to coast to coast who provide outstanding service. Combined with a strong focus on health and safety and high COVID-19 vaccination rates, Canada is among the most alluring and smartest destination choices for visitors.
Backgrounder: The Government of Canada invests more than $447,000 in five projects to support the tourism sector in Northern Nova Scotia and the Eastern Shore.