Home to scenic locations like Lake Ontario’s Waterfront, stunning natural landscapes, and vibrant communities, Halton, Hamilton and surrounding areas offer unique tourism experiences that draw tourists from near and far while growing Canada’s economy.
Today, on behalf of the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Adam van Koeverden, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change and to the Minister of Sport and Physical Activity and Member of Parliament for Milton visited the Crawford Lake Conservation Area in Milton. Here, PS van Koeverden highlighted how an increase in tourists leads to spillover benefits into communities, creating jobs and stimulating local economies, while announcing over $1.1 million in federal support for six projects in Halton, Hamilton and surrounding areas.
While at Crawford Lake, PS van Koeverden learned about how Conservation Halton plans to install a holographic immersive experience at the Crawford Lake Visitor Centre. With $180,000 in support from the federal government, this exhibit will highlight Crawford Lake as an important natural site. Opening in Fall 2025, this immersive experience is expected to attract over 10,000 tourists annually from students to nature enthusiasts to the region.
Conservation Halton is also receiving a $200,000 investment to install an inflatable waterpark at the Kelso Conservation Area Park. This attraction is expected to draw over 8,500 annual visitors and open the door for further investment opportunities into the park, ensuring its conservation efforts can be enjoyed by all for years to come.
The Government of Canada is strategically investing in tourism projects in the region to support new products and experiences that will support southern Ontario’s tourism economy for generations to come.
Source: Government of Canada