Stakeholder Newsletter

August 2-8, 2023

 

Hello Tourism Community,

 

August is here and it's full of festivals and local events. Please check out our events calendar to make sure your event is listed. We don't want to miss it!

 

This weekend the 1000 Islands Poker Run stops in Brockville for lunch on Saturday, August 5 from 12-2pm. Please note, no boats can enter or exit the Harbour from 10am-3pm. 

 

Wishing you a wonderful week and as always, I'm here if you have any questions.

 

Thomas Harder
 
 
Industry News & Opportunities
 

 

Nominate a Tourism Operator for a Tourism Industry Award

 

The Ontario Tourism Awards of Excellence celebrate success and recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to Ontario’s tourism industry. Applications are now open!

 
 

 

Upcoming Social Media Workshop

 

Join the RTO 9 and Anna Ruck for a morning of hands-on learning of social media video asset creation tactics for your tourism business! This workshop is on September 11 at St. Lawrence College in Kingston. It is capped at 20 participants in-person and requires pre-registration which opens on August 14.

 
This Week's Events
This Week's Events
 
 
1000 Islands Poker Run
Blockhouse Island
Saturday, August 5
12pm-2pm
 

Check out the fastest boats in the world at the 1000 Islands Poker Run! It makes its lunch stop in Brockville on Saturday from 12-2pm.
 
 
 
 
Travelling Bricks Exhibit
Everyday
10am-5pm
 
Get ready to have your mind blown with an unbelievable Exhibit made of LEGO® bricks! Brace yourselves for 120 jaw-dropping, breathtaking models, featuring 60 epic scenes created by none other than professional builders.
 
 
 
Brockville Museum Activations
Every Tuesday
10am-12pm
 

Check out hands-on activations at the Brockville Museum every Tuesday this summer!
 
 
 
Save the Date
 
 
Music on the Veranda every Wednesday at Fulford Place
 
Enjoy the sweet sounds of local musicians while overlooking the St. Lawrence River at Fulford Place every Wednesday from 12-1pm. Follow Fulford Place for more details. 
 
 
Friends for Life Bike Rally stops in Brockville
 
The Friends for Life Bike Rally is the only volunteer-led ride, that brings people together for an inclusive, supportive, and life-changing challenge that inspires much-needed help for people living with HIV/AIDS. The Rally is stopping in Brockville on Wednesday, August 9.
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 

 

 
 
Brockville Tourism Visitor Centre:
7 days a week, 10am - 5pm
6 Broad Street, Brockville, ON
K6V 0C4 Canada
Phone: 613.342.4357 
Toll Free: 1.833.369.0620
 
 
 

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