Funding for Six GTHA Tourism Attractions

Wednesday, 3 March 2021 09:29

By Tami Jeanneret

No Niagara attraction's on the list.

Tourism Minister Lisa MacLeod announcing this morning up to $27 million in support for six major tourism and cultural institutions in the GTHA.

On the list, the Toronto Convention Centre and the Royal Ontario Museum which will both receive nearly $10 million each.

Also getting a one time financial boost, the Ontario Science Centre, The McMichael Canadian Art Collection, The Art Gallery of Ontario and the Royal Botanical Gardens.

Some of the money will go to help pay for repairs and renovations needed to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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Funding for Six GTHA Tourism Attractions

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