Government of Canada investing in high quality tourism experiences and points of interest to develop Alberta’s customer financial system

As a part of National Tourism Week, PrairiesCan introduced funding that can, assist companies and not-for-profits to reinforce cultural and heritage experiences, increase lodging choices and enhance points of interest to spice up tourism spending in Alberta

April 22, 2026 – Edmonton, Alberta – PrairiesCan

Amid tariff‑associated uncertainty and shifting international commerce situations, it’s extra necessary than ever to strengthen sectors that drive financial exercise and help jobs in our communities. Alberta’s tourism sector has what the world needs with unbelievable websites throughout the province. These investments will provide an inclusive pathway to strengthen long-term financial resilience and create significant jobs in communities throughout the province.

Today, throughout National Tourism Week in Canada (April 20-24, 2026), the Honourable Eleanor Olszewski, Minister of Emergency Management and Community Resilience and Minister answerable for Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) introduced a federal funding of greater than $1.9 million by means of the Tourism Growth Program (TGP) for eight initiatives throughout Alberta. These investments will assist companies and not-for-profit organizations ship the sorts of excellent experiences that drive year-round tourism spending in Alberta.

This help from PrairiesCan will assist improve cultural and heritage experiences, increase lodging choices and enhance points of interest. Their efforts will contribute to vibrant journey locations – together with in rural areas and past high-volume tourism durations – whereas supporting greater than 50 jobs.

Building Canada sturdy requires the participation of all Canadians together with rural and concrete communities, companies, and not-for-profit organizations, and Indigenous teams. Plenty of the initiatives introduced at present may also advance reconciliation by supporting genuine Indigenous experiences, enabling guests to find out about Indigenous views.

Through investments like this, the Government of Canada helps Alberta companies and organizations showcase Alberta’s beautiful pure magnificence and wealthy tradition to create jobs and to construct a Canada sturdy financial system.

A full checklist of initiatives receiving PrairiesCan funding may be discovered within the related backgrounder.