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Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Funding for tourism products and experiences
Funding available
$ 58,500,000
Deadline
Open continuously
Opened February 3, 2026
Location
Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon, Canada
Overview
The Canadian Experiences Fund provides $58.5 million over two years to support tourism products, facilities, and experiences across Canada. It funds projects that expand winter, rural, Indigenous, inclusive, and culinary tourism.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 58,500,000 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Planning and development of tourism products and services.
- Market readiness training for tourism businesses.
- Creation or improvement of tourism facilities.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Not-for-profit organizations
- For-profit businesses
- Industry associations
- Local governments
- Indigenous governments
Who is not eligible
- Provincial government organizations
- Territorial government organizations
- Federal government organizations
Eligible geographic areas
- Northwest Territories
- Nunavut
- Yukon
How to apply
- Step 1
- Contact the responsible regional development agency by email for program information.
- Step 2
- Prepare the required application materials, including the project summary where requested.
- Use the downloadable application form if applicable.
- Step 3
- Submit the application according to the process used by your regional agency.
- For FedNor, follow the two-phase application process and use the Phase One Application for Funding.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are handled by the regional development agency responsible for the applicant’s location.
- Applicants may need to contact the program by email before submitting.
- Some regions use a downloadable application form or a two-phase process.
- In some cases, applicants are encouraged to speak with a program officer before applying.
Additional information
- The program supports tourism products, facilities, and visitor experiences.
- It aims to grow tourism beyond major cities and beyond the summer season.
- The total envelope is $58.5 million over two years.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- Canadian Experiences Fund - Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor)Funding for tourism development in Northern Ontario
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Program
What is the Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)?
The Canadian Experiences Fund provides $58.5 million over two years to support tourism products, facilities, and experiences across Canada. It funds projects that expand winter, rural, Indigenous, inclusive, and culinary tourism.
How much funding can be received?
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) Funds up to $58,500,000 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) program?
To be eligible for the Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) program, you must:
Tourism-focused project
Eligible organization type
Supports tourism growth and diversification
What expenses are eligible under Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)?
Planning and development of tourism products and services.
Market readiness training for tourism businesses.
Creation or improvement of tourism facilities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)?
You can contact Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) by email at Cannor.Operations.Cannor@canada.ca.
Where is the Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) available?
The Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) program is available the province of Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon.
Is the Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Canadian Experiences Fund - Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor) is a Grant and Funding