What Stakeholders Need to Know

November 16-22, 2022
 
 

Sarah Laturnus

Tourism Manager

 

Greetings from Niagara Falls! This week I found myself representing Brockville Tourism at the famed OMCA Marketplace travel trade show! I met with 25 tour operators from all over the province in the hopes of capturing some new, longer stay, tour group business to our city! Lots of these operators have bookings that go into the shoulder and off seasons!

 

I will be following up in the next week with all the fantastic operators that I met with, to send them the Brockville Tourism stakeholders' info that will entice them into our one of a kind location. If you would like to discuss how to make your business more attractive to tour operators, I am happy to come and chat with you! Please feel free to reach out.

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There are so many great things to chat about in this edition! Recently, I received a copy of the Ontario Culinary Tourism Alliance's blog of the area that was conducted this past August. Congrats to those who were featured! 

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Brockville Tourism has been invited to attend the TIAC Tourism Congress as a special guest to the Via Rail partners! We are excited to attend this info packed event November 22-23 in the nation's capital.

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Don't forget! FedDev Ontario is accepting applications for the Tourism Relief Fund in southern Ontario from November 2, 2022, to November 28, 2022. Tourism operators with events and activities during this time are eligible to apply!

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Lastly, The Brockville Tourism Summit is well over half booked! Seat reservations are only open until 10 a.m. Monday November 21st! If you can join us for this free event, please do!

 

 
 
Up Coming Brockville Events
 
 

Yuletide Fare

Annual Yuletide Fare held at Wall Street United Church

Event held Friday and Saturday, November 18 and 19th from 10 am until 2 pm.

Lots of vendors spread throughout the church; Baked goods, pies, cookies, cakes, preserves, baked beans, aprons, knits, and knitted toys. Outside Vendors, Gluten Free baked goods Vendor..

The Silent Auction and Bling ‘n Glam Boutique are both back!

Lunch served 11:30 – 1:00.both days

Masks and social distancing encouraged.

Wall Street United Church
5 Wall Street
Brockville
 
 
 
 
 

Brockville Christmas Market

This 4th edition of the Christmas Market will take place Saturday and Sunday, November 19 and 20, 2022.

More than 40 vendors, live music, food, hot drinks, activation, fun for everyone!

This is a free, rain or shine, outdoor event.

Brockville Shopping Centre – 125 Stewart Blvd Brockville, ON

Produced by Double Concept Productions/ Info: doubleconceptnl@yahoo.ca
 
 
 
 

MOTOWN SOUL
Sunday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets $46.90 + HST
Get Ready! Motown Soul is back and ready to hit the stage once again!
Motown Soul is a live concert celebrating some of the biggest names in music such as Diana Ross and The Supremes, The Temptations, Jackie Wilson, Smokey Robinson, and soulful favourites such as Aretha Franklin and James Brown.

With an outstanding cast of performers – The Tonettes and from Las Vegas Grady Harrell, this show delivers a powerful and soulful performance just the way it was back in the 60s.

Accompanied by a live band, hear your favourites – Stop! In The Name of Love, You Can’t Hurry Love, My Girl, Higher and Higher, Natural Woman and many others.

This timeless music will have you singing and dancing all night long.
 
 
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River of Lights Art Show & Sale

Arts Hub Brockville is hosting River of Lights Art show & Sale, featuring 12 talented artists displaying their creative works over 3 days.
They look forward to seeing you and sharing their creative process!

Friday Nov. 25th 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Saturday Nov. 26th 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Sunday Nov. 27th 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Everyone is welcome & admission is free!

St. John’s United Church, Corner of King st. and Park st.
32 Park St.
Brockville
 
 
 
 

Charity Chuckles

Stand up comedy show featuring Aaron Hill, Chad Noonan, Todd Van Allen and Glen Foster.

Tickets cost $20 each and the profits will be donated to the “River Jams” summer charity festival.

Event is Nov. 26th at the Brockville Memorial Centre Hall. Doors open at 6:30pm.

100 Magedoma Blvd.
Brockville
 
 
 
 

Aquatarium Express Train

Choo, choo all aboard the Aquatarium Holiday Express!

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from November 26th to December 31st the AQ Express will be driving through the River Of Lights. Kids and adults alike will enjoy a ride on the Aquatarium Holiday Express.

Book your train car and take a ride around the River of Lights! Tickets can be purchased upon arrival.

Pick up and drop off location at at the Water Street Parking Lot. Look for our Holiday Cabin.

***NOTE that the train will operate daily December 19th to 23rd not on the 24th of 25th. Then the train will run again from December 26th to 31st.***
 
Industry News
 
 
 
UPCOMING EMPLOYER TO EMPLOYEE MATCHING EVENT
 
If you are looking for a rewarding career in the Tourism Industry, join us for our next Virtual Job Matching Event! This event is designed to match Indigenous job seekers with positions in the tourism industry. Hosted virtually, the online platform allows you to schedule video interviews with potential employers, and vice-versa, in order to provide you the opportunity to secure employment in 2022/2023.
To be eligible for the program as an employee you must identify as Indigenous.
 
To be eligible for the program as an employer, you must be a tourism business in Ontario. Questions? Email us at IBA@IndigenousTourismOntario.ca.

Click here to register as an employer
 
 
 
 

 

 
Brockville Tourism Visitor Centre:
6 Broad Street, Brockville, ON
K6V 0C4 Canada
Phone: 613.342.4357 
Toll Free: 1.833.369.0620
Brockville Tourism 2022
 
 
 

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