Stakeholder Newsletter

May 17-23, 2023

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Sarah Laturnus, Tourism Manager

 

The long weekend is so close we can almost taste it! Lots of wonderful seasonal operators have opened or are opening this weekend. The inaugural Twilight Tuesday Market had it's first event last night and although it may be a bit crisp, the sun is currently trying to come out.  Before you know it we will be barreling through peak season!

 

Over the last week, the new Mobile Ambassadors have been cutting their teeth at a few events in the region (Gananoque's Outdoor Show, Twilight Tuesday Market and ambassador orientations). I am confident we will have our best summer yet!

 

This Saturday marks opening day of the Travelling Bricks Lego Exhibition! Make sure you get a chance to see it this summer before it's gone forever! Big thanks to the Aquatarium for bringing it to the City to help boost tourism!

 

Congratulations to the City of Brockville for launching their new and improved website. Make sure you check it out: www.brockville.com 

 

Finally, don't forget to sign up for next Tuesday's Brochure Swap and Mixer!

 
Industry News & Opportunities
 
 

New Visitor Itineraries on Brockville Tourism and Southeast Ontario Websites

 

We've launched new visitor itineraries on Brockville Tourism website to help guide visitors depending on who they are travelling with and what they're interested in.

 

Southeast Ontario has also featured Brockville on a 5 Day Itinerary through the 1000 Islands which also features our friends in Gananoque.

 

 
 
 
 

Ontario Trillium Fund: Funding Available

 

Apply for a Capital grant to help your non-profit organization facilities. Whether it’s purchasing equipment, building a new space, or completing renovations, retrofits or repairs, Capital grants support projects that will have a positive impact in your community.

 

Deadline to apply is June 14, 2023.

 

Please note: I am happy to sign a letter of support for tourism related funding opportunities. Please submit your requests to me no later than one week prior to each deadline to allow time for review and sign off.

 
Social Media Tips
with Lyndsay Bigley, Tourism Digital Media Coordinator
 
 

Weekly Tip: Review your tagged photos and hashtags

 
When is the last time you reviewed your tagged photos? We all get busy and can miss notifications on social media. Take time to review these tagged photos, comment on the posts if you haven't yet, and ask the user if you can use the photo on your own social media account.
 
This engagement is  so important to build a community on your social media.
 
Have social media questions? Send Lyndsay an email at lyndsay@brockvilletourism.com
 
 
Events this Week
 
 
Travelling Bricks Opening Weekend
Saturday, May 20
 
Travelling Bricks Brockville is an unbelievable exhibit presented by The Aquatarium and located at Centennial Youth Arena.
 
More than 1,000,000 LEGO® bricks make up mind-blowing displays and there is a playzone of more than 200,000 LEGO® bricks.
 
 
 
Fulford Place Opens for the Season
Saturday, May 20
 
Step back in time and experience the history and opulence at Fulford Place Museum.
 
 
Save the Date
 
 
Downtown Brockville's first street event of the season
 
Downtown Brockville is hosting Spring into the Street on Saturday, May 27. This iconic event features sidewalk sales, performers, a kids zone and more. Visit the Facebook event for ongoing updates.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
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
 
 
 

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