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 Canada's tourism sector. The Government of Canada continues to help tourism businesses 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 $70,000 for KŌVspa Inc. through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF).
This investment has helped KŌVspa Inc. purchase equipment and renovate buildings to establish a boutique Nordic-style spa and wellness retreat near Saint Andrews, New Brunswick. The new spa will complement existing tourism offerings in the area and help attract visitors to the region.
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. Canada's regional development agencies are delivering $485 million in TRF support.
