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Summer Tourism Experience Program - Ontario - Canada
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Summer Tourism Experience Program

Supports summer tourism visitor experiences
Last Update: April 26, 2026
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Funding available
$ 15,000
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

The Summer Tourism Experience Program supports Chambers of Commerce in Kawartha Lakes that help enhance the visitor experience. It funds community-based visitor information services and related summer tourism activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Develop a new program or service
  • Increase social or community impact
  • Enhance an existing program
Eligible Funding
  • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Public administration
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Business Associations
Target groups
  • General public
Revenue structures
  • Fee-for-service model
Scope
  • Local

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Official resources

Official page

Summer Tourism Experience Program

Program guide

Summer Tourism Experience Program Guidelines (2025)

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Chambers of Commerce in Kawartha Lakes

Eligible geographic areas

  • Kawartha Lakes

Processing and Agreement

  • An internal review committee reviews applications and are approved by the Director of Development Services.
  • Successful applicants are announced through a news release and posted on the municipal website.

Additional information

  • Applications are closed.
  • Successful applicants are announced through a news release and posted on the municipal website.
  • The Kawartha Lakes Economic Development Division administers the program as per the Economic Development Fund Policy.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Summer Tourism Experience Program Program

What is the Summer Tourism Experience Program?

The Summer Tourism Experience Program supports Chambers of Commerce in Kawartha Lakes that help enhance the visitor experience. It funds community-based visitor information services and related summer tourism activities.

How much funding can be received?

Summer Tourism Experience Program Funds up to $15,000 of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Summer Tourism Experience Program program?

To be eligible for the Summer Tourism Experience Program program, you must: Chambers of Commerce in Kawartha Lakes. Projects that support community-based visitor information services. Projects focused on the summer tourism season.

Who can I contact for more information about the Summer Tourism Experience Program?

You can contact City of Kawartha Lakes by email at ecdev@kawarthalakes.ca or by phone at 705-324-9411 extension 1396.

Where is the Summer Tourism Experience Program available?

The Summer Tourism Experience Program program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Summer Tourism Experience Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Summer Tourism Experience Program is a Grant and Funding

Who are the financial supporters of the Summer Tourism Experience Program?

Summer Tourism Experience Program is funded by City of Kawartha Lakes