Local Tourism Initiatives Supported by the Tourism Development Fund

July 16, 2025

Cornwall, ON – Dozens of local events and businesses will have a greater impact to the tourism economy thanks to a new round of funding from the Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall.

A total of $167,320 has been invested in the community from the Tourism Development Fund, through the TDF 2025 application process. The grants are assisting businesses and event organizers to increase their marketing outside the City as well as improve the overall tourist experience. The net result is increased tourism activity leading to a greater positive impact on the local economy, with the potential of generating more repeat visitors.

“The Board is very pleased to be able to support so many innovative applications through the TDF,” says Dale Allen, Chair of the Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall, which administers the TDF. “We look forward to the many positive impacts these initiatives will have on our community and the local tourism industry as a whole.”

To date, TDCC has received 28 requests for funding in 2025 and has been able to fund 24 of those applications. The TDCC is currently accepting applications until August 29^th for projects happening between October 1^st and December 31^st 2025.

The 2025 awarded funds were allocated as follows:

Cornwall Road Warriors 3^rd Annual Father’s Day Car Show – $2,815
St Lawrence Marathon – $3,750
Border Town Challenge Tournament – $10,625
Open Fields Poker Run for Beyond 21 – $4,250
Glengarry Highland Games – $12,500
CAPE – $5,210
Dev Fest – $4,875
Cornwall Culture Fest – $,2815
Diversity Cornwall Ten Year Anniversary Pride Festival – $9,375
OMSPA Summer Tour – $5,950
Lost and Sound Festival – $4,595
2025 Apples & Art Studio Tour – $3,985
2025 Cornwall Waterfest – $2,815
Cornwall Triathlon, Duathlon & 5K – $5,210
Cornwall Ribfest – $8,125
BaitFuel Fishing Tour, 2025 – $10,625
Harmony Concerts at Stonecrop Acres – $6,300
Savour the Field 2025 – $6,500
TV Production Co. – $16,250
Cornwall Concert Series – $21,250
Stormont County Fair – $2,000
Festival International Afro et Diversité de Cornwall SDG – $2,500
Shorty Jenkins Classic – $12,500
32nd Annual River Symposium – $2,500

Additional Tourism News

Information on many of the above events and attractions can be found on the Cornwall Tourism website:

About the Tourism Development Fund

The Tourism Development Fund (TDF) was established in 2019 and is generated from the proceeds of the Municipal Accommodation Tax. It is administered by the Tourism Development Corporation of Cornwall (TDCC), a not-for-profit corporation. Over the past 6 years, the TDF has distributed over $1 million to area businesses and organizations, and in the process has helped the tourism sector grow locally.

Eligibility for funding is outlined at www.CornwallTDF.ca , and all applications are made online. Applicants are required to submit their application at least three months in advance of their project date.