Overview

The Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Gaming (MTCG) supports destination and product development and investment in Ontario’s tourism industry.

We partner with industry organizations, businesses, municipalities and regional advisors to:

  • provide advice and make connections
  • develop resources and tools that helps grow Ontario’s tourism, culture and entertainment sectors
  • support the growth of festivals and events through the Experience Ontario program and the Marquee Events Fund
  • encourage new product development and promote Ontario as a tourism destination

Experience Ontario

Program overview

Experience Ontario helps coordinate community festivities across the province.

The program provides financial support to festival organizers, not-for-profit organizations and communities to deliver impactful, multi-day experiences and Canada Day celebrations. These events:

  • draw tourists
  • encourage travel
  • showcase innovative programming
  • enhance visitor spending
  • create job opportunities in the tourism, culture, and entertainment sectors
  • celebrate our regional and local diversities
  • raise our profile through media and social media exposure

How to apply

Experience Ontario is currently not accepting applications.

Please visit the available funding opportunities page for updates on future application windows.

Contact us

Email us if you have questions about the Experience Ontario program.

Marquee Events Fund

Program overview

The Marquee Events Fund supports large-scale festivities with regional impacts and helps bolster Ontario’s overall destination attraction efforts.

The program provides financial support to help festival organizers, not-for-profit organizations and communities deliver major festivals and events in Ontario. These events:

  • encourage travel
  • showcase innovative programming
  • create jobs in the tourism, culture, and entertainment sector
  • boost our global profile

How to apply

The Marquee Events Fund is currently not accepting applications.

Please visit the available funding opportunities page for updates on future application windows.

Email us if you have questions about the Marquee Events Fund.