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Fueling Tourism in Western Canada

Discover West

Connecting Tourism to local opportunities

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Growing Communities Together

Discover West Tourism is committed to empowering the local tourism industry in Alberta and British Columbia year-round. Our goal is to increase and diversify travel in these communities by Creating, Developing & Sustaining tourism.

We proudly invest in local entrepreneurs, sporting and cultural events and marketing initiatives that drive tourism to rural Alberta and British Columbia. We aim to fuel economic growth, connect communities, create jobs, inspire consumers, spur cultural growth and energize future developments. Advertise your local business and receive funding that supports your community while positioning western Canada on the destination tourism map. Join us for the ride!

Promoting The West

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Tourism
Awareness

Promoting Local Economies

Bringing Businesses and Consumers Together

Generating Jobs

Advertise Your Business and Community

Building Alberta's Tourism

Local businesses are the heart and soul of Alberta’s unique cultural landscape. By nurturing our roots, we contribute to fueling the dreams of local entrepreneurs and supporting the growth and prosperity of our communities.

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Events and Festivals
Our sponsored destination marketing puts Alberta events and festivals on the map to drive local and international excitement year-round.
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Tours and Activities
We increase the impact Alberta’s outdoor adventures create by advertising the recreational activities that power unbelievable, one-of-a-kind experiences.
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Sports Tournaments
Our community focused funding model supports local competitive sporting events and merges world-class infrastructure with the camaraderie that defines Alberta’s identity.
A modern hotel room in western Canada.
Accommodations
From five star hotels to cozy inns, we match guests with accommodations that encourage memorable exploration, guaranteeing return visits and investments in the community.
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Local Cuisine
We strive to sustain Alberta’s position as a fine dining destination by promoting unique, local experiences to attract long-term growth.

Sponsoring Rural Destinations

Building British Columbia's Tourism

Discover West has a mission to help build and grow thriving local businesses. We will help support and advertise local businesses and entrepreneurs in marketing destination sponsorships to garner attention from here and afar. We draw on regional pride and support events, big and small. Join us as we support tourism development in western Canada.

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Events and Festivals
We aim to amplify the local voices by supporting the marketing and promotional objectives of regional events and festivals.
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Tours and Activities
Through funded campaigns and priority listings, we showcase the diverse Canadiana experiences available to tourists.
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Sports Tournaments
We help support British Columbia’s local sporting events, stunning venues, community spirit and renowned athletic culture.
An upscale hotel lobby in western Canada.
Accommodations
Through targeted sponsorship, we will create strong tourist interest in visiting a variety of accommodations.
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Local Cuisine
We seek to grow British Columbia’s vibrant food image by enhancing the awareness of its local culture, stunning products and hard-working community.

Select Your Initiative

Due to the high volume of funding requests, we require a minimum of 8 weeks to review and process submissions. During this time, our team will carefully evaluate your request to determine if it meets our requirements.

Please note that only approved requests will be contacted for further discussion. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Help us bring communities together with the power of organized sport. Host exciting tournaments and join the Discover West Tourism team.