THUNDER BAY — Sault Ste. Marie's tourism industry received a $283,828 boost from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario's Tourism Relief Fund to help welcome guests back to the area after the pandemic.
This funding is part of $9,654,641 given to the Northern Ontario tourism sector, supporting 74 projects in municipalities and Indigenous communities across the region, a news release issued by local MP Terry Sheehan today states.
The Algoma Kinniwabi Travel Association is receiving $81,000 to assist tourism businesses to modernize and expand e-commerce services and access training. The Great Lakes Cruise Association is receiving $65,828 to revitalize and expand cruise tourism in the Great Lakes. The Soo Curler’s Association is receiving $46,000 to host the Everest Canadian Seniors Curling Championship. This funding is provided through FedNor’s Northern Ontario Development Program.