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Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit

How to grow your N.S. business by developing tourism experiences
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Nova Scotia, Canada

Overview

Access tools, worksheets and market insights to help you develop new tourism experiences, tips on promoting them and information on provincial marketing opportunities.

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Increase performance through digital transformation
  • Develop an online presence
  • Launch or market a product/service
Eligible Funding
  • Varies by project
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Arts, entertainment and recreation
  • Accommodation and food services
Location
  • Nova Scotia
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Rural or Northern Residents
  • Startups

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

This toolkit provides valuable resources for businesses looking to create and market compelling tourism experiences in Nova Scotia. Eligible activities focus on developing authentic, customer-driven offerings that enhance business growth and tourism appeal.

  • Creation of new, purchasable tourism experiences that align with Nova Scotia's brand.
  • Utilization of the Explorer Quotient travel segmentation tool to identify best customers.
  • Development of marketing strategies to promote tourism experiences effectively.
  • Adoption of experience development planning and pricing tools to enhance offerings.
  • Engagement with partner organizations in developing unique regional experiences.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

The Nova Scotia Experience Toolkit appears to be a resource aimed at businesses in the tourism sector of Nova Scotia, particularly those looking to create, develop, market, and enhance their tourism experiences. While the specific eligibility criteria for projects under a grant are not provided in the given context, it is clear that the toolkit is designed for tourism-related businesses seeking to attract and engage new customers by developing unique and authentic experiences aligned with Nova Scotia’s brand and tourism objectives.


Eligible expenses

This toolkit offers resources to help businesses create and market new travel experiences in Nova Scotia, focusing on authentic and engaging opportunities for tourists. It assists in experience development, understanding customer segments, and implementing effective marketing strategies.

  • Accessing insights on traveller preferences and experience development best practices.
  • Identifying unique stories and elements in your region to create appealing tourist experiences.
  • Utilizing the Explorer Quotient tool to identify and target the best visitors for your business.
  • Creating, pricing, and marketing an experience using provided worksheets and templates.
  • Enhancing digital presence and leveraging social media for effective marketing.
  • Measuring the success of your experience and refining marketing strategies.
  • Drawing on collaboration opportunities and partnership templates to expand reach.

Eligible geographic areas

This grant is developed specifically with Nova Scotia's tourism industry in mind. It is likely targeted at businesses operating within Nova Scotia to enhance their tourism experiences.

  • Businesses located in Nova Scotia.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this toolkit:

  • Accessing insights on traveller preferences and experience development best practices.
  • Identifying unique stories and elements in your region to create appealing tourist experiences.
  • Utilizing the Explorer Quotient tool to identify and target the best visitors for your business.
  • Creating, pricing, and marketing an experience using provided worksheets and templates.
  • Enhancing digital presence and leveraging social media for effective marketing.
  • Measuring the success of your experience and refining marketing strategies.
  • Drawing on collaboration opportunities and partnership templates to expand reach.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit?

Access tools, worksheets and market insights to help you develop new tourism experiences, tips on promoting them and information on provincial marketing opportunities.

Who is eligible for the Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit program?

To be eligible for the Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit program, you must: No specific eligibility criteria are mentioned in the provided information for the Nova Scotia Experience Toolkit.

What expenses are eligible under Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit?

This toolkit provides valuable resources for businesses looking to create and market compelling tourism experiences in Nova Scotia. Eligible activities focus on developing authentic, customer-driven offerings that enhance business growth and tourism appeal. Creation of new, purchasable tourism experiences that align with Nova Scotia's brand. Utilization of the Explorer Quotient travel segmentation tool to identify best customers. Development of marketing strategies to promote tourism experiences effectively. Adoption of experience development planning and pricing tools to enhance offerings. Engagement with partner organizations in developing unique regional experiences.

Who can I contact for more information about the Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit?

You can contact Government of Nova Scotia.

Where is the Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit available?

The Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit program is available the province of Nova Scotia.

Is the Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit is a Other Support

Who are the financial supporters of the Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit?

Experience Nova Scotia: A Toolkit is funded by Government of Nova Scotia, Tourism Nova Scotia