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New Pilot Program to Increase Profile of Emerging Winter Destinations with Travellers

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

The Compelling Tourism Communities: Emerging Winter Destination Pilot Program will help up to four communities better understand what attracts travellers and promote their community as a winter destination.

Two people skiing at Cape Smokey. Text in blue box reads Emerging Winter Destination Pilot Program

Applications Open for New Tourism Digital Assistance Pilot Program for Communities

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Eligible community partners can receive up to $15,000 in digital services to help promote their community as a travel destination online. Apply by Wednesday, October 26.

Aerial view of Prospect Village. Text in a blue box reads Tourism Digital Assistance for Communities.

Get Expert Help to Make Your Business Stand Out Online

Wednesday, October 12, 2022

Fall applications for the Tourism Digital Assistance Program are open until October 26.

Image of the Cape Smokey gondola in fall. Text in a blue box reads: Tourism Digital Assistance for Businesses.

Financial Assistance for Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Fiona

Thursday, October 6, 2022

See programs to help small businesses and non-profits with costs from damage or closures due to Hurricane Fiona.

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Be Part of the North American Indigenous Games as a Volunteer

Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Volunteer to support the largest multi-sport and cultural event in Atlantic Canada! The North American Indigenous Games will be held in Nova Scotia July 15-23, 2023.

A man and woman in NAIG 2023 t-shirts with a red background. Text reads 5,000 Athletes 756 Nations & YOU. Volunteer.

Navigating LGBT+ Diversity & Inclusion in the Tourism Industry Workshops

Tuesday, October 4, 2022

Understand how to better serve and attract LGBTQ+ travellers. Workshops will be held in four communities throughout Nova Scotia in October and participation is free.

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Webinar: Optimizing Social Media So Your Customers Can Find You

Monday, October 3, 2022

Learn how to use your social media channels to make it easier for customers to find you online in this webinar on October 13.

Webinar: Optimizing social media so customers can find you. Thursday, October 13 at 10am.

Celtic Colours International Festival to Kick Off As Scheduled on October 7

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Tourism operators on Cape Breton Island are preparing to welcome visitors for the Celtic Colours International Festival as clean up and recovery efforts following Hurricane Fiona progress.

Musicians playing fiddles at Celtic Colours International Festival.

Government of Canada Lifts Remaining COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Thursday, September 29, 2022

As of October 1, travellers will no longer be required to submit health information through ArriveCan or show proof of vaccination to enter Canada.

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Hurricane Fiona – Tourism Industry Update

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

See important information for the tourism industry regarding cleanup and recovery from Hurricane Fiona.

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Tourism Nova Scotia

Tourism Nova Scotia works with communities and industry to attract visitors to the province and increase tourism revenues through experience and sector development, business coaching, marketing, and visitor servicing.

As a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage, Tourism Nova Scotia is committed to advancing equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility across Nova Scotia and we support partners who share in this commitment.

Tourism Nova Scotia is located in Mi'kma'ki, the ancestral territory of the Mi'kmaq. We are all Treaty people.