October 4, 2024
Government of Canada
News release
Thirty organizations expand experiences and attract more visitors with Government of Canada investment
Every year, southern Ontario attracts millions of visitors to enjoy its natural beauty, vibrant events and festivals, unique rural and Indigenous experiences, and world-class destinations. Tourism businesses and organizations are unique in Canada at drawing visitors into local businesses and fostering our growing hospitality sector.
Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), visited Albion Falls and the Tourism Hamilton Visitor Experience Centre. While at the Tourism Hamilton Visitor Experience Centre, Minister Tassi announced an investment of over $4.2 million for 30 organizations across southern Ontario that are diversifying their tourism offerings, creating culturally-rich experiences, and contributing to attracting new visitors to the region. Six of the 30 projects announced today will support Indigenous tourism across the region. Minister Tassi was joined by Lisa Hepfner, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth and Member of Parliament for Hamilton Mountain; and Chad Collins, Member of Parliament for Hamilton East−Stoney Creek.