IN THE KNOW:
Destination Canada adds Juan de Fuca to its Tourism Corridor
Following the successful launch of its Tourism Corridor Strategy Program last year, Destination Canada has announced it will add four new corridors, one of which is on B.C.’s west coast.
The organization says the Juan de Fuca Corridor is a partnership with the Pacific Northwest Economic Region (PNWER), designed to capitalize on destination development strategies that have been completed and focused on required investment for future attraction and resiliency.
This is the first corridor to cross into the United States, offering new opportunities to engage with Canada’s largest international market.
Others include connecting cycling corridors in Ontario and Quebec, promoting agritourism in Saskatchewan and Manitoba and connecting Edmonton as the gateway to the Northwest Territories.
The Tourism Corridor Strategy Program aims to contribute to a more resilient tourism industry through accelerated destination development of multiple corridors across Canada. The program crosses provincial and territorial boundaries to bring together tourism organizations to develop iconic new journeys for travellers to explore.
Destination Canada says the Tourism Corridor Strategy Program “will enhance Canada’s appeal by providing visitors with compelling reasons to explore new regions, thereby strengthening Canada’s tourism sector.”
The selected corridors are chosen for their potential to grow jobs, encourage Indigenous inclusion and partnerships, engage local communities, support economic growth, employ a regenerative approach and catalyze investment attraction.
ICET announces new Coastal Economies App
The Island Coastal Economic Trust has partnered with CityViz to design an interactive web app for residents, economic development professionals, educators, and governments. The app is a tool to visualize economic changes and industry transitions across multiple criteria.
Providing a regional economic perspective across nine regional districts and 24 local areas, the Coastal Economies App provides industry-specific data in a user-friendly visual platform. This makes it easy to understand both current economic conditions and emerging long-term trends.
Harbour Air adds wheeled flights
On November 4 Harbour Air will launch their inaugural wheeled flight service between Vancouver International Airport’s south terminal and the Victoria International Airport.
North America’s largest seaplane airline will offer up to 3 daily round-trip flights Monday to Friday, noting in a media release that it is pleased that the addition of wheeled flights will allow it to fly during hours of darkness.
2024 CARE Awards Honours the best on Vancouver Island
Over 280 builders, designers, trades, and suppliers gathered at the Fairmont Empress Hotel on September 27th for a gala event to celebrate building excellence on Vancouver Island.
The full list of winners and finalists will be posted, along with photos, at the CARE Awards website.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR:
OCTOBER
October 23 – 24: VIEA Economic Summit
October 29: Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce Business Hall Of Fame
NOVEMBER
November 10: Nomination deadline for the Douglas 10 to Watch Awards
November 14: Ecostar Awards
MARCH
March 4 – 6: Rising Economy conference
