SPECIAL EDITION NORTHERN ONTARIO
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“Spark" Mentorships & Grants Program 


How Would You Re-Imagine or Expand Your Tourism Business?

2021 Northern Ontario (Special Edition) “Spark" Program Winners:

Matthew Larivee, Foxfire Heritage Farm (Northeastern Ontario)
TOURISM IDEA: Yurt Accommodations, Picnic Area Expansion, Info Signage
Mentor: Tommy DeVos (General Manager, Long Point Eco Adventures)

Erica Hogan, Hogan's Homestead (Algoma/Central)
TOURISM IDEA: Sweetest Destination
Mentor: Dwayne McMulkin (Marketing Director, Canada's Wonderland; Board member, Central Counties Tourism)

Bridget Taylor, Tall Pines Camp (Northwest Ontario)
TOURISM IDEA: Women's Retreats
Mentor: Susan Crane (Owner, Lochaven Wilderness Lodge - French River)

Each will receive $3000, mentorship, and an in-kind bundle of support services from Tourism Excellence North valued at up to $9,500 to help them take their tourism initiatives to the next level. 

​Virtual Pitch Session April 2021

Stay tuned to our social media channels for updates on their progress.

​Learn more about the Tourism Innovation Lab