The Manitoba government is giving Tourism Manitoba an additional $4.5 million to promote the province as a travel destination for locals and Canadian tourists across the country looking for a vacation spot closer to home.
“Manitoba has so much to offer,” says Tourism Minister Nellie Kennedy. “I encourage everyone to take the time to discover or rediscover the incredible experiences available right here in our province.”
The Monday announcement at Qaumajuq at the Winnipeg Art Gallery comes as some Canadian tourists are looking to avoid travelling south after United States President Donald Trump’s “51st state” comments and fitful tariffs on Canadian goods started earlier this year.
In February, when Trump’s tariffs first went into effect,…
