Over $5.8 million for 14 organizations to enhance tourism experiences across Sasaktchewan

“Saskatchewan is a great place to live and visit. Vibrant cities, down-to-earth communities and unique tourist destinations share the province’s rich culture and natural beauty with visitors from near and far. With these investments from PrairiesCan, we are promoting tourism across Saskatchewan and supporting community vitality and economic prosperity.”
–The Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan

“As we move past the acute phase of the pandemic, Canada’s tourism sector is showing strong signs of growth. The Government of Canada’s investments in tourism over the last two years focused on the survival of our visitor economy. As we move to revival and the growth of the sector, we continue to provide targeted support to Saskatchewan tourism businesses so they can keep delivering unforgettable experiences. A fully recovered and robust tourism sector is key to our government’s ongoing work in building an economy that works for all Saskatchewanians and Canadians.”
–The Honourable Randy Boissonnault, Minister of Tourism and Associate Minister of Finance

“Tourism Saskatchewan appreciates these investments in our industry. The support will help build a stronger, more resilient tourism sector and a robust visitor economy. It will assist Saskatchewan to be a more competitive destination – one that sees significant increases in business travel and large-scale events, and welcomes more visitors from across Canada and around the world.”
–Jonathan Potts, CEO, Tourism Saskatchewan

“In Regina, the impacts of the COVID-19 Pandemic have been widely seen throughout the tourism and hospitality sector, though the impacts are still being felt by business, support from national bodies continues to be a cornerstone in recovery. Once restrictions were lifted in 2021, tourism spending has reached to $306 million in Regina. Together, moving forward with tourism being a core sector in Regina’s long-term success, there is great opportunity in enhancing, and building on momentum of sector strengths. We at Tourism Regina and REAL are grateful for their support.”
–Tim Reid, CEO, Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (REAL) and Tourism Regina

“The Globe Theatre is grateful for the financial support from the Tourism Relief Fund towards the renovation of the heritage Prince Edward Building. As a destination site in Regina and part of the larger revitalization of the downtown, the newly renovated Globe Theatre will act as a driver to attract more local and domestic visitors. The new building will modernize and increase the offerings that Globe will offer to the public, drawing in new audiences to the Globe as well as to the downtown.”
–Jaime Boldt, Executive Director, Globe Theatre

“Funding through the Tourism Relief Fund enabled the Saskatchewan Science Centre to host Indigenous Ingenuity, an exhibit showcasing the innovations found in Indigenous cultures and sharing knowledge amongst communities. This was a starting point for our organization’s journey towards, and commitment to, Truth and Reconciliation. Sharing the stories of Indigenous innovations has created a unique experience for our visitors. We are grateful for the opportunity.”
–Sandy Baumgartner, CEO, Saskatchewan Science Centre

• Tourism is a key player in Saskatchewan's economy, generating over $2 billion in annual travel spending and employing almost 70,000 Saskatchewan residents in full- and part-time positions.

• The Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) is administered in Saskatchewan by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan). It has a budget of $500 million over two years, including $50 million specifically dedicated to Indigenous tourism initiatives and $15 million for national initiatives.

Related products

• Backgrounder: Minister Boissonnault announces investments for tourism experiences across Saskatchewan

Associated links

• Prairies Economic Development Canada
• Tourism Relief Fund (TRF)

Kyle Allen
Press Secretary and Communications Advisor
Office of the Minister of Northern Affairs, Minister for PrairiesCan, and Minister responsible for the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
kyle.allen@rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca

Craig Henry
Communications Manager
Prairies Economic Development Canada
craig.henry@prairiescan.gc.ca

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