[ad_1] The federal government is lifting COVID-19 border rules for foreign travellers next month, including the requirement to use the ArriveCAN app, health checks and showing proof of vaccination. But Laura Michaelis said the adjustment is too late for her business in Milk River, Alta. “That should have happened a …
Read More »Gananoque, Ont. tourism operators excited about border rule changes
[ad_1] Tourism operators across Gananoque, Ont., are celebrating the recent announcement that COVID-19 restrictions will be eased at the Canadian border, even if some people — like the general manager of Gananoque Inn & Spa, Melissa Bentley — believe the timing could have been better “I think it’s a great …
Read More »Sechelt, B.C. moves to severely restrict short-term rentals, raising tourism concerns
[ad_1] The biggest municipality on B.C.’s Sunshine Coast is moving to heavily restrict short-term rental properties, drawing concerns from the region’s tourism sector. The new bylaws, which come into effect in January, were a response to community complaints about noise, parking and party houses, according to Sechelt Mayor Darnelda Siegers. …
Read More »New Brunswick regional service commissions to take over tourism marketing
[ad_1] New Brunswick’s regional service commissions will soon be responsible for promoting tourism in their regions of the province. The changes are part of sweeping local government reforms that are giving new powers and responsibilities to the 12 regional service commissions (RSC) and will see the boards become responsible for …
Read More »Workshops taking place to help Guelph and area businesses boost bike tourism
[ad_1] Bike tourism is becoming a key economic driver in the Royal City and there are three information workshops taking place to help local businesses take advantage of that. The workshops are a collaboration between the City of Guelph and Ontario By Bike, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering sustainable …
Read More »Kingston, Ont. releases new tourism strategy for pandemic recovery
[ad_1] After a two-year struggle due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Tourism Kingston has some big plans to revitalize the city’s tourism sector. The organization has a new 25-point strategy that aims to put the spotlight on the city. “We are still moving out of a pandemic, so there are considerations …
Read More »Cruise ship leaves Vancouver after one-day delay caused by tugboat strike
[ad_1] Passengers on an Alaska-bound cruise ship finally got underway Monday, nearly a full day behind schedule, after issues caused by a labour dispute involving a tugboat company. The Celebrity Eclipse missed its 4 p.m. Sunday departure time from the Port of Vancouver because it was attached to a barge …
Read More »Regional district eyeing possibility of reopening historic Adra Tunnel on KVR Trail
[ad_1] A former train tunnel on the KVR Trail that’s been closed for years may be reopened, with area officials calling it a potential tourism benefit. This week, the Regional District of Okanagan Similkameen (RDOS) said it’s undertaking a study regarding the historic Adra Tunnel, which is located above Naramata. …
Read More »Banff’s new 10 year plan to focus on climate, Indigenous land reconciliation
[ad_1] Canada’s busiest national park aims to look for better ways to help visitors get around in the coming years as it works to address climate change and strengthen Indigenous relations. Those were among the highlights of a 2022 management plan for Banff National Park in Alberta setting the direction for …
Read More »Armstrong, B.C.’s Sunflower Festival blooms in its second year
[ad_1] This year’s Sunflower Festival in Armstrong, B.C. is bigger and better than ever. For the second annual floral festival, there are eight acres filled with thousands of sunflowers. There are more than 70 different varieties of sunflowers in the world that come in a variety of colours and you …
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