🚨 THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! 🚨

If you work in Northern Ontario’s tourism industry, this is the event you don’t want to miss! The Northern Ontario Tourism Summit is bringing tourism operators, industry leaders, communities, Destination Marketing Organizations, government, partners and tourism champions together for a few days of connection, conversation, learning and a whole lot of Northern Ontario energy!

Here are some important dates to keep in mind:

OCTOBER 5 — Exclusive room rates at the Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre end. Don’t sleep on it!

OCTOBER 13 — Registration closes. Don’t miss out on sessions, workshops and networking opportunities!

The Northern Ontario Tourism Summit is your chance to:

✅ Hear from industry experts

✅ Connect with tourism operators and partners from across the North

✅ Discover new ideas, tools and opportunities

✅ Take part in conversations shaping the future of Northern Ontario tourism

✅ Catch up with old friends and make new connections

✅ Meet our exhibitors and discover businesses & organizations that support our sector

The Summit is where Northern Ontario comes together. Register now and make sure you’re part of it!

📅 November 3rd to 5th, 2026

📍 Sault Ste Marie, Ontario – Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre

Full Conference Attendee Tickets

ONLY $350 FOR OPERATORS!

What does this give you?

Access to the Opening Reception

Access to all information sessions, workshops, speakers

Access to the industry marketplace tradeshow

Breakfast & lunch on Wednesday & Thursday

Gala Dinner & Awards Ceremony on Wednesday evening

Use the code OPERATOR50 at checkout to claim the special pricing!

*Day passes also available. Visit website for more details.

EXHIBITOR HIGHLIGHTS

Check out our SOLD OUT tradeshow!

One of the best parts of the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit? Getting to discover the people, businesses and organizations working alongside the tourism industry. Our exhibitors are bringing ideas, expertise, products, services and opportunities to the Summit and you’ll have the chance to connect with them face-to-face.

Whether you’re looking for a new business solution, exploring partnership opportunities, discovering resources for your operation or simply want to put a face to a name, make time to visit the exhibitor area.

Explore funding opportunities:

Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC)
FedNor
Vanatage Link
Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund
Sault Ste. Marine Innovation Centre
WSIB Health and Safety Excellence program

Digital enchancements:

The New Business
Driftscape

See what’s new in the world of marine & powersports:

Yamaha Motor Canada
Mercury Marine
SmokerCraft
Suzuki Canada
J & B Cycle and Marine
Service Rentals & Sales

Other organizations looking to connect with the industry:

Canal District / Machine Shop
Georgian Bay GeoPark
First Resource Management Group
Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO)
Workplace Safety & Prevention Services

SESSION HIGHLIGHTS

20+ Workshops & Sessions

The agenda committee is working on over 20 incredible sessions to bring you this year, covering a diverse and timely range of topics. Stay tuned for the full agenda, designed to inspire, inform, and empower every attendee.

Sessions include:

Bridging the Waters – Building Relationships with Indigenous Communities
Funding Program Updates
From Chatbot to Coworker: Making AI Actually Earn Its Keep
Growing the Next Generation of Hunters – Interactive Workshop
Updates on the WMU 13 Moose Research Project
Redefining Paths to Growth in Tourism Careers
Learn About Resource Stewardship Agreements (how tourism businesses and forestry can work together on the landbase)
Cybersecurity
WSIB Health and Safety Excellence Program
Off-site mini culinary best practices mission
Importance of Wayfinding
Impacts and Tracking of Tourism Data
Indigenous Operator Panel
Industry Roundtables – an opportunity to share, collaborate & develop new relationships.
And many more in the works!

The agenda is updated regularly! Be sure the visit our website for more details.

View Agenda on Event Website

PURCHASE YOUR FULL CONFERENCE PASS!

Some sessions require attendees to register ahead of the conference. Be sure to register in advance to secure your spot! These sessions are first come, first served and may fill up quickly.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Dan Kelly, President, CEO and Chair of Canadian Federation of Independent Business

Dan Kelly is the lead spokesperson and advocate for the views of the organization’s 103,000 members. Dan started his CFIB career in 1994 as a Policy Analyst in his hometown of Winnipeg.

Dan has served on dozens of provincial and federal committees and task forces, and currently serves on Finance Canada Payments Consultative Committee (FINPAY). He has also represented Canada’s small businesses at the International Labour Organization in Geneva.

In 2015, Dan was named one of the “Top 100 most powerful and influential people in government and politics” by Power & Influence Magazine, and is regularly featured on lists of Canada’s top lobbyists.

Dan is a regular speaker in Canada and around the world on topics such as international trade, the payments industry, and skills and labour shortages.

DON’T MISS OUT ON NETWORKING!

We have several evening events scheduled where attendees can network and unwind:

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 2ND

NOTO Fun Night

Join industry colleagues at the Northcrest Lanes bowling alley behind the Quattro Hotel from 9:30pm to 11:30pm.

Get ready to boogie, bowl, and bring your best disco vibes! Join us for a night of strikes, spares, groovy tunes, and plenty of fun on the lanes!

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD

Opening Reception

Kick off the event with an evening of Northern hospitality, good company, and a little aviation magic at the Canadian Bushplane Heritage Centre!

Explore iconic bushplanes, connect with fellow tourism professionals, and enjoy drinks, bites, and great conversation surrounded by a piece of Northern Ontario’s history!

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH

Gala Dinner & Industry Awards

An evening to celebrate Northern Ontario’s Tourism industry! Get dressed up and join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the people, businesses, and big ideas that make Northern Ontario tourism so special.

Enjoy a delicious dinner, raise a glass with industry friends, and help us shine a spotlight on this year’s outstanding tourism leaders and innovators at the Northern Ontario Tourism Industry Awards.

Cocktail & hors d’oeuvres sponsored by The New Business & Gala Wine sponsored by Yamaha Motor Canada

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4TH

Hospitality Suite

The awards may be over, but the night is just getting started! Head over to the Hospitality Suite located in the Quattro Hotel’s Penthouse for a relaxed late-night hangout with fellow Summit attendees.

Grab a drink, kick back, swap stories, celebrate the night’s big wins, and keep the Northern hospitality flowing.

No speeches. No agenda. Just good people, good vibes, and a little bit of after-hour fun.

Hospitality Suite sponsored by Mercury Marine

Want to bring a +1?

Single Day passes, and passes for the opening reception and gala dinner are also available for purchase.

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ACCOMODATION & TRAVEL

Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre

229 Great Northern Road,

Sault Ste. Marie, ON,

Canada, P6B 4Z2

Phone: 705-942-2500

Toll-free: 800-563-7262

Call and mention the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit to reserve your room.

The cutoff date for this block is October 5th, 2026.

Porter Airlines is proud to offer you a discount on available base fares: 20% for travel to and from the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit 2026 from Toronto (Billy Bishop), Ottawa or Montreal* airports.

The discounted fares are available for booking until October 16, 2026.

Please book online here or through your travel agent using promo code “NOTS26”

OVERFLOW ACCOMMODATIONS

Super 8 by Wyndham

184 Great Northern Rd,

Sault Ste. Marie

ON P6B 4Z3

Phone: (705) 910-2585

Call and mention the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit to reserve your room.

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Remain!

Looking to get exposure for your business and make connections? Consider sponsoring the event.

Remaining Sponsorship Opportunities:

Gala Dinner – Title Sponsor: $10,000
Industry Award Sponsor – $5,000
Coffee Break (Wednesday pm, Thursday am) – $1,500 each

TRADESHOW SOLD OUT!

Missed out on tradeshow? You can still come to the conference as an attendee to network!

View Sponsorship & Tradeshow Package!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

LAST CALL: Northern Ontario Tourism Summit