A new report shows just how big an impact polar bears, beluga whales and the northern lights have on Manitoba’s economy.
Travel Manitoba commissioned Probe Research to conduct a study measuring the size and value of Churchill’s tourism industry and its economic impact in the keystone province. The Crown corporation hosted a webinar Thursday highlighting key takeaways from the northern town’s residents and operators.
The study found in 2023, Churchill contributed an estimated $99.8 million to the provincial GDP and created an estimated 1,395 direct and indirect jobs. Visitors to Churchill spent an estimated $88 million in the province, including $10 million on accommodations, $13.5 million in…
