The Canadian tourism sector

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Spotlight on Canadian tourism

Tourism businesses showcasing all that our country has to offer.

Photo location: Carcross, Yukon | Photo credit: Enviro Foto

Indigenous tourism

First Nations, Métis and Inuit people have captivating histories and distinct cultures. Tourists are eager to learn more about them from Indigenous tourism businesses. The Government of Canada is helping through the Indigenous Tourism Fund.

Photo location: Somerset Island, Nunavut

Rural and remote tourism

Canada is one of the largest countries in the world. Many Canadians live in rural and remote areas. It’s time to use tourism as an economic driver. This will create good jobs in communities across the country. Learn about the Government of Canada’s Economic Development Strategy for rural Canada.

Destination Canada: “A World of Opportunity”

Destination Canada has a new strategy. This tourism roadmap aims to give Canada a competitive edge on the global stage. Read “A World of Opportunity.”

Photo location: Saint Malo, Manitoba

Careers in Tourism

Considering a career in a very inclusive sector with jobs across the country? Opportunities abound to shape the future of tourism in Canada.

Visit Tourism HR Canada to learn more.

Photo location: Nahanni River, Northwest Territories

Travel and tourism data

Photo location: Canada

Minister

The Honourable Soraya Martinez Ferrada
Minister of Tourism

A message to Canada’s tourism business owners and operators:

“Canada is a tourism superpower. We have what the world wants, from majestic mountains to dynamic downtowns.

“What you do is much more than a job: you are ambassadors for Canada. You are often the first Canadian that a foreign tourist meets when they arrive and the last one they see before heading home.”

Read the full ministerial message.