The 1000 Islands International Tourism Council will again offer distribution services at Interstate 81 Rest Areas in Jefferson County, south of the international border. The Rest Areas are located along the northbound highway between exits 49 and 50N – just south of the Alexandria Bay and Clayton exits – and the southbound highway between exits 44 and 43 just south of Watertown. The Council restocks literature weekly at these Rest Areas from spring through fall and sporadically throughout the winter as well as manages inventory and provides storage. For 2022, the per-slot rate is $75 U.S. fun ..read more

In 2020, most of us cautiously spent Halloween in front of our computer screens watching Halloween movies or perhaps for the more adventurous & risk-taking of us venturing a few houses down the road with kids in costume and our bags full of Lysol wipes to disinfect every piece of candy three times over. Now in 2021, things are looking much less doom and gloomy and events are happening in person once more (with COVID protocols in place, of course). We’ve rounded up 11 events happening in Brockville this Halloween Weekend and rated them from least scary to most scary! No matter what your id ..read more

Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccine Certificate (with QR Code) and Verify Ontario App Available Starting October 15 Starting October 15, 2021, Ontario’s enhanced COVID-19 vaccine certificates with scannable QR codes and the Verify Ontario app (to scan the vaccine certificate QR codes) will be available for download. The enhanced vaccine certificate will make it more convenient for people to prove they have been fully vaccinated. Combined with the free Verify Ontario app for businesses and organizations, it will also make the process of proving and verifying vaccination status faster, easier, and more ..read more

Deadline: November 10th The Ontario government is investing $100 million through the new Tourism Recovery Program to help stabilize the province’s tourism industry as it recovers from the impacts of COVID-19. Successful applicants can receive up to 20% of their 2020-21 qualifying revenues losses or an amount based on their salary/wage expenditures in 2019Eligible businesses include hotels, inns, resorts, boat tours, breweries/wineries (that provide visitor experiences or tours), motor coaches, sight-seeing tour operators, public golf courses, farm-based tourist attractions, live performance v ..read more

The province has confirmed that the $100 million Ontario Tourism Recovery Program, previously announced in the spring budget, will launch in mid-October. The Tourism Recovery Program will support for-profit tourism businesses in the attraction, accommodation, and leisure travel sectors that help drive employment and visitors to their regions. Eligible businesses include hotels, inns, resorts, boat tours, ski hills, distilleries, hunting and fishing camps, airlines, motor coaches, live performance venues, cinemas, drive-in theatres, amusement parks, museums, and Indigenous attractions. The Tou ..read more

2020 was the year of the hike. With covid-19 restrictions across the country, many Canadians found their solitude in the outdoors. Ontario is well known for its plethora of outdoor activities and stunning hiking trails, and Brockville is no exception. Brockville Ontario is home to numerous trails- ranging from waterfront paths, to hiking trails in the depth of the nature that surrounds the city. These five trails are all less than an hour drive from Brockville, and are easy enough for the whole family to enjoy. Camera? Check. Water? Check. Picnic packed? Check. Now let’s explore the best five ..read more

Rain in the forecast? Luckily, there are plenty of fun activities to do in Brockville on a rainy day. Whether you’re taking a day for yourself, or spending quality time with friends and family, you can always find something to do in Brockville that will make a rainy day one to remember. Go on a Journey of Discovery of the Thousand Islands at the Aquatarium A visit to Brockville isn’t complete without stopping at the Aquatarium for an adventure! Their 16 exhibits offer a unique hands-on experience to learn about the fascinating history and marine life of the thousand islands, so you can experi ..read more

There’s no shortage of leisurely activities to enjoy on a sunny day in Brockville, but is there anything more relaxing than watching ships mosey along the St. Lawrence River? Every day, spectators gather along the waterfront to watch cargo ships the size of football fields travel up and down the St. Lawrence as they inch closer to their destination. But how do you know when to expect the ships, or how to identify where they’re coming from? In this article you will learn how to identify vessels, and how to determine the exact minute they will pass by your chosen point of observation so you ca ..read more

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) delivers programs and services to support innovation and economic growth in Southern Ontario. FedDev recognizes the significant decline in tourism activity for many tourism dependent communities as a result of the COVID – 19 pandemic and wishes to help offset the high costs incurred by tourism-oriented businesses. RTO 9 is now accepting applications from tourism businesses located in Leeds & Grenville, Frontenac County, Hastings County and Lennox & Addington. Businesses can apply for a non-repayable grant of up to ..read more

South Eastern Ontario Consumer Research – Findings & Insight Join us for a presentation and moderated discussion on consumer demand for South Eastern Ontario vacation experiences and market profiles based on Twenty31’s latest consumer research study. The session includes a presentation of findings and a Q and A session to allow participants to learn, share and collaborate on marketing ideas for 2021 and beyond. Presented by Oliver Martin, Twenty31 and Cathy Kirkpatrick, AlphabetBrockville April 19, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Join Here ..read more