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CHURCHILL, Manitoba — Change has broken, remade and continues to reshape this remote town where tundra meets forest on the shore of Hudson Bay. The economic base collapsed when the military left town. Rail service and cargo ships — the lifeblood of supplies for a town not connected to the …
Read More »Anti-tourist sentiment is spreading across Europe. Is Canada next? – National
Over the course of many weeks in July, thousands of locals hit the streets of Spain’s major tourist destinations saying they’ve had enough of tourists. The protests are the latest in an anti-tourist sentiment gripping much of Europe, with experts warning that they could have ripple effects all over the …
Read More »Canadian Little League Championships impress visitors in Kingston – Kingston
The Canadian Little League Championships continue in Kingston, Ont., showcasing action both on and off the historic and newly-renovated Cricket Field in front of the Frontenac County Courthouse. Teams from across Canada have settled into the city, with participants enjoying the warm hospitality and rich history of the area. The …
Read More »LCBO strike latest: Tourism industry struggling as convenience store applications pour in
Tensions between the Ford government and the union representing more than 9,000 LCBO workers continue to rise as the provincial liquor store strike enters its 12th day. Government-run LCBO stores across Ontario have been closed since July 5, when unionized workers went on strike, mainly over the province’s decision to …
Read More »After years of delay, Fredericton’s revitalized Officers’ Square officially re-opens – New Brunswick
Hundreds of people gathered in Fredericton’s Officers’ Square on Friday night to watch the official re-opening of the space. The vision for the revitalization survived public outcry over the historic site, the discovery of Acadian and Indigenous artifacts, and changing of ownership from the province to the city. “I hope …
Read More »Visitors to Toronto Islands should have ‘fixed link’ option: councillor
Visitors heading to the Toronto Islands should have the option of a “fixed link,” one councillor says. Don Valley East Coun. Jon Burnside is asking city staff to look into the option of a fixed link – like a pedestrian bridge – to the islands in Lake Ontario. Right now, …
Read More »Free-roaming feathered friends (mostly) welcomed with aplomb in Manitoba town
Souris, Man.’s heart and soul hinged on a historic swinging bridge that was lost to devastating flooding in 2011. While a replacement bridge was constructed in 2013, the community had a bit of an identity crisis, fearing tourists wouldn’t come just to see the new bridge. Turns out they were …
Read More »Warm weather forcing adaptations in Winnipeg’s winter tourism – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Unexpected warmer weather this winter has delayed the opening of Winnipeg’s iconic river trail, which forced winter tourism adaptations in the city. The Nestaweya River trail did not open until last Thursday making it the latest opening date ever. “We had a …
Read More »Winnipeg businesses, tourism getting back to pre-pandemic levels – Winnipeg
Every local business, no matter how popular, felt the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic — and Patent 5 Distillery was no exception. The Exchange District operation, which opened in April of 2019, specializes in gin, whiskey and snacks, and its tasting room soon became a popular spot for locals and …
Read More »City council to consider changes to Tourism Regina governance – Regina
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Regina city council will consider a request to end the Regina Exhibition Association Limited (REAL) oversight of Tourism Regina, with a recommendation to approve transitioning responsibilities to the City of Regina. According to a release, the request was unanimously approved by REAL’s …
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