What Stakeholders Need to Know

Feb 15 - 21, 2023

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Sarah Laturnus, Tourism Manager

 

 

Happy Family Day Weekend! Hoping you are able to carve a little time out for the people who mean most to you in your life this weekend.

 

There are so many wonderful things happening from Winter Classic to fantastic Family Day fun at our local attractions. Be sure you take a moment to experience some well deserved fun! 

 

Are you planning an event for March Break? Don't forget to add it to the Tourism Event Calendar so we can help push it for you! www.brockvilletourism.com/submit-event 

 
 
Industry News & Opportunities
 

 

The Tourism Industry Association of Ontario (TIAO) has partnered with GreenStep Solutions to support the industry with measuring its sustainability performance, based on internationally-recognized standards for sustainable tourism.
Take the Sustainable Tourism 2030 Pledge, then commit to measuring and improving your business’ sustainability score between now and 2030. GreenStep will provide tools and resources to gently guide you along the way.

 
 
 
 

 

RTO 9’s Partnership Fund initiative is designed to introduce new tourism products and build on existing tourism products that enhance the region’s diversity of tourism attractions. This program’s estimated allocation is $219,000.00 from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport.
There are 3 categories to apply under:

  1. New Events
  2. Development of Indigenous Tourism Product
  3. Development of Guided Experiences or Trails

The application period is now open until March 3, 2023.

 
 
There are often funding opportunities through the provincial and federal government to support tourism initiatives. We will always share with you as we see opportunities come up but keep an eye on the following pages to stay in the know:
 
 
 
 
Brockville Tourism is hosting Social Media Workshops just for our stakeholders!
 
Social media is an essential part of marketing your business to visitors. Many visitors even use social media as a search engine to find new places to explore!
 
We are hosting two free workshops to help local tourism operators improve their Facebook and Instagram accounts to appeal to more visitors.
 
 
 
Getting Started with Social Media for your Tourism Business
February 22, 1pm
This workshop will be in-person at the Aquatarium boardroom and is limited to 8 attendees. It is intended for beginners to social media however please have a Facebook and/or Instagram account set up for your business before the workshop. 
 
 
Using Social Media to Boost your Tourism Business
March 8, 1pm
This workshop will be online and is for those who are active on social media but have room to grow. You will learn strategies on how to attract new visitors to your business.
 
 
Upcoming Events
 
 
Brockville Winter Classic Weekend
Feb. 17-20, Various Venues
 
Hockey and skating events are taking place all weekend long including a team of Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni taking on local all-stars!
 
 
 
 
Jann Arden
Feb. 19, Brockville Arts Centre
 

We're thrilled to welcome Canadian superstar Jann Arden to the Brockville Arts Centre. 
 
 
 
Mac Johnson Wildlife Area Family Day Event
Feb. 20
 
Embrace winter at Mac Johnson Wildlife Area for their Family Day celebration which includes fun on the trails, snowshoe challenges, a bonfire, and more!
 
 
 
Save the Date
 
 
Mermaid Experience at the Aquatarium
 
March Break Mermaids is coming up fast! If you or someone you know is interested in getting tickets, it's recommended you reserve your tickets soon so you don't miss out!
 
 
 
 
 

 

Photo Credit: Jake Fawcett
 
 

 

 
 
Brockville Tourism Visitor Centre:
Wed - Sun, 10am - 5pm
6 Broad Street, Brockville, ON
K6V 0C4 Canada
Phone: 613.342.4357 
Toll Free: 1.833.369.0620
Brockville Tourism 2023
 
 
 

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