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[ad_1] There is a growing interest in Indigenous tourism, spurred by a genuine interest to learn about the cultures, traditions and languages of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. [ad_2] You can read more of the news on source

[ad_1] Tourism Kelowna says 2021 was positive when compared with 2020, but that last year still remained behind pre-pandemic levels. In a report issued on Friday, the association says the trend should continue for 2022, noting that barring unexpected challenges, early indicators show a strong year ahead for the greater …

[ad_1] The self-proclaimed “Houseboat Capital of Canada” is planning to become the latest community to regulate short-term rentals. The tourist town of Sicamous, B.C. is planning to bring in a new zoning bylaw that would regulate where short-term rentals can be located and what they need to operate. The municipality …

[ad_1] Peterborough-Kawartha Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri says she endorses a motion for the federal government to end all federal COVID-19 vaccine mandates. On Thursday morning, Ferreri announced her position on a joint opposition motion to be presented by Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes Conservative MP Michael Barrett on Thursday to …

[ad_1] Crowsnest Pass municipal council has directed administration to redraft a bylaw regulating tourist homes in the area. The amendments will see short-term rentals and tourist homes classified as discretionary use in residential districts, with tourist homes also needing to meet some additional requirements. Robyn Moser operates and Airbnb in …

[ad_1] When Canada lifts the requirement for a pre-arrival COVID-19 test at the border, there’s hope New Brunswick businesses will see a lot more American licence plates in their parking lots. This is especially true at shops in the border town of St. Stephen, like High Tides Music, where patrons …

[ad_1] Tourism and business groups are calling on the federal government to remove the pre-departure COVID-19 testing requirement for fully vaccinated international travellers, arguing that the measure is no longer necessary at this point in the pandemic. Representatives from several organizations held a press conference in Toronto Thursday morning, saying …

[ad_1] Strict COVID-19 measures will be enforced when cruise ships return to Canada’s ports next month after a nearly two-year hiatus, federal Transport Minister Omar Alghabra announced on Monday. Ottawa lifted its pandemic-induced prohibition on cruise ships in Canadian waters on Nov. 1, on condition that operators fully comply with …

[ad_1] After taking place in a bubble in Calgary in 2021, this year’s Brier in Lethbridge, Alta., welcomes curling fans to attend for the first time in two years. The Enmax Centre will potentially be seating its capacity of up to 5,900 people after the province lifted most COVID-19 restrictions …

[ad_1] Vacancy rates at Manitoba resorts are extremely low for spring break. That’s despite the fact families now have many more options when it comes to booking a holiday. “Based on the last couple of years where people were not able to travel south, they want that flexibility of being …