Canada has much to offer visitors: breathtaking landscapes and wide open spaces; diverse and inclusive experiences; and welcoming people from coast to coast to coast who provide outstanding service. Combined with a strong focus on health and safety and high COVID-19 vaccination rates, Canada is among the most alluring and smartest destination choices.
The pandemic has had an undeniable impact on our tourism sector. The Government of Canada continues to help tourism businesses and organizations recover and position the industry for strong future growth.
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced an investment of $241,875, through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), to the Huntsman Marine Science Centre (HMSC).
This support will help HMSC improve its facility with the addition of a new HVAC system and exhibit upgrades, and increase the overall experience for visitors, visitation numbers, operational revenues and improve its sustainability.
Launched in July 2021, the TRF was created to help organizations and businesses in the tourism sector adapt their operations to meet public health requirements, offer innovative products and services to visitors and prepare to welcome back travellers. The TRF is administered by Canada's regional development agencies (RDAs) and Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED).
