Mentorships ● Grants ● Community

Presented by

In Collaboration with

KOOTENAY ROCKIES ACCESSIBLE TOURISM

​“SPARK" MENTORSHIPS & GRANTS PROGRAM

2023 “Spark" Winners 

Sarah & Josh McNicoll, Happy Through Nature
TOURISM IDEA: Accessible Glamping
Mentor: Ryan Clarkson, Spinal Cord Injury BC

Chris Ryman, Endless Adventure
TOURISM IDEA: Accessible Rafting & White Water Kayaking
Mentor: Keith Phillips, West Coast Aquatic Safaris

Mike Riediger, Kootenay Adaptive Sports Association
TOURISM IDEA: Adaptive Mountain Biking Hub
Mentor: Rachel Dodds, Sustaining Tourism

Each will receive $3000, mentorship, and additional partner support to help them take their tourism initiatives to the next level. 

​Learn more about the Tourism Innovation Lab