Partners Working Together Leads to Celebration at Hogg's Falls

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 07, 2023 | Alex Ruff MP, Beaver Valley Bruce Trail Club, collaboration of many partners for project success, County of Grey, FedDev Ontario, Grey Sauble Conservation Authority, Hogg's Falls Steward Group, Ontario Parks

July 6^th’s Celebration at Hogg's Falls was the culmination of several years of hard work. An amazing amount of collaboration was required to achieve this nearly 'impossible' project.

News Release / Communiqué de presse

Posted by Ginny Henry | April 22, 2022 | BruceGreySimcoe, covid relief from the Government of Canada, FedDev Ontario, tourism business funding, tourism business grants, Tourism Relief Fund RTO7

Government of Canada supports Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7) through the Tourism Relief Fund
RTO7 to deliver $7 million in federal funding to support tourism businesses in BruceGreySimcoe

Le gouvernement du Canada soutient l’Organisme touristique régional 7 (RTO7) par le Fonds d’aide au tourisme
Le RTO7 versera un financement fédéral de 7 millions de dollars pour soutenir les entreprises touristiques de BruceGreySimcoe

FedDev Ontario COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund Now Open for Applications

Posted by Ginny Henry | July 14, 2021 | applications open, Canada federal government, COVID-19 Tourism Relief Fund, eligibility requirements, FedDev Ontario, tourism funding

The Tourism Relief Fund, administered by Canada's regional development agencies and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED), supports tourism businesses and organizations to adapt their operations to meet public health requirements while investing in products and services to facilitate their future growth.

FedDev Ontario Invests in Tourism in Grey and Simcoe Counties, Barrie and Orillia

Posted by Ginny Henry | June 08, 2021 | attractions, businesses, City of Barrie, City of Orillia, COVID-19, FedDev Ontario, Grey County, operators, Regional Relief and Recovery Fund, resorts, restaurants, retail shops, RTO7, Simcoe County, tourism, tourism recovery funding

$1.2 million to provide direct support to 100 tourism-dependent businesses and maintain 225 jobs in the region.

Note that this funding was allocated in February 2021. Other funding programs are available - see the Programs page for more information.

Government of Canada Launches new Canadian Experiences Fund

Posted by Ginny Henry | May 28, 2019 | Canada, Canadian Experiences Fund, experience development, FedDev, federal government, funding, Ontario, tourism

The Government of Canada has launched a two-year national initiative to help Canada's tourism sector innovate and grow. Of the $58.5 million budgeted, more than $11 million has been allocated to FedDev Ontario to support southern Ontario's tourism sector.