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Government of Canada launches major new initiative to support Indigenous tourism
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada May 9, 2024 Indigenous tourism helps advance economic reconciliation, while allowing the sharing of Indigenous cultures and histories across Canada. That’s why supporting its growth, in close partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities, is one of the Government of Canada’s top priorities. One of the many […]
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Government of Canada to announce new support for Indigenous tourism during Indigenous Prosperity Forum
From: Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Media advisory May 8, 2024 The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Economic Development Agency of Canada for the Regions of Quebec, will announce a new federal initiative to support Indigenous tourism and promote reconciliation. Minister Ferrada will be joined by Shannin […]
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2024 cruise season kicks off at the Port of Montreal with 50,000+ cruise passengers expected
MONTREAL, May 4, 2024 – The Port of Montreal is proud to announce the official launch of the 2024 cruise season with the arrival of Holland America’s Volendam, having served as a refuge for 1,500 Ukrainian citizens in April 2022. This is the ship’s first call to the metropolis, and in keeping with tradition, a […]
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The Palais des congrès de Montréal invites business travellers to discover Indigenous tourism
MONTRÉAL, March 14, 2024 – The Palais des congrès de Montréal and Indigenous Tourism Québec unveil QUÉBEC AUTOCHTONE (Indigenous Québec), a convivial networking space to discover the tourism offer of Québec’s 11 Indigenous Nations. For the list of contributors to the project, go to page 4. The list of installations in the QUÉBEC AUTOCHTONE space is […]
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Government of Canada invests $21.1M in Quebec’s tourism industry
From: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions February 29, 2024 Tourism is essential to the Quebec and Canadian economy and its long-term prosperity. It helps diversify regional economies and generate significant economic spin-offs across the country, including in Indigenous communities. That is why the Government of Canada has developed the Tourism Growth Program (TGP), a temporary […]
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Abitibi-Témiscamingue tourism experience to be enhanced thanks to Government of Canada support
From: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Eleven Abitibi-Témiscamingue region tourism organizations receive a total of over $1.8 million in funding from CED. Val-d’Or, Quebec, December 11, 2023 A key driver of the economy, the Canadian tourism industry generated over $100 billion in annual revenues before being decimated by the pandemic. That is why the Government of […]
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Six projects will help enhance Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean tourism experience thanks to Government of Canada support
From: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Six Saguenay–Lac‑Saint‑Jean tourism organizations receive a total of over $1M in financial assistance from CED. Saguenay, Quebec, December 6, 2023 A key driver of the economy, the Canadian tourism industry generated more than $100 billion in annual revenues before being hit hard by the pandemic. That is why the Government of Canada launched the Tourism Relief Fund […]
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Indigenous museums: living heritage sites – Quebec Aboriginal Tourism
November 27, 2023 There are as many ways to travel as there are travellers. So why not head out on the Museum Route to discover the Indigenous world of yesterday and today? A fun-filled journey through time and space is what’s on offer in this cultural activity, which aims to share memories handed down since […]
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Twelve projects will help enhance tourism experience in Québec region thanks to Government of Canada support
From: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Twelve tourism organizations receive a total of over $3.7M in financial assistance from the Government of Canada. Wendake, Quebec, September 27, 2023 A key driver of the economy, the Canadian tourism industry generated more than $100 billion in annual revenues before being hit hard by the pandemic. That is […]
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Indigenous tourism: Government of Canada supports Organisme Kina8at’s tourism offering
From: Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions Organisme Kina8at receives $500,000 in financial assistance from CED to enhance its tourism offering. La Conception, Quebec, June 29, 2023 The Honourable Pascale St‑Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, today announced a $500,000 non‑repayable contribution for Organisme Kina8at. This CED support will enable the organization to build and furnish four […]
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