Sault Ste. Marie – Arts and culture have the power to bring communities together, and attract people from across the world. When we support the tourism industry, we also support our local artists, businesses and strengthen our cultural identity. Terry Sheehan, Member of Parliament for Sault Ste. Marie, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Labour and Seniors, today announced a FedNor investment of $80,000 in Ontario Culture Days in support of the tourism industry of Algoma region and Northern Ontario. The announcement was made on behalf of Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister Responsible for FedNor.
The funding will help Ontario Culture Days to better establish their northern Festival Hubs. More specifically, the funding will enable the development of marketing and implementation plans, as well as an online toolkit to support event organizers. This investment will support Ontario Culture Days in increasing international tourism and enhancing experiences at events in Festival Hubs including Manitoulin Island, Sault Ste. Marie, and Thunder Bay, as well as in Temiskaming, Greater Sudbury, and Timmins.
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), and the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, are investing more than $3.1 million in the Bonavista Peninsula to help stimulate the local economy, upgrade equipment and infrastructure, increase tourism experiences and improve the quality of life for Canadians.