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Registration is OPEN!

The Northern Ontario Tourism Summit will be held at the Quattro Hotel & Conference Centre in Sault Ste. Marie from November 3rd to 5th, 2026, and registration is NOW OPEN!

Organized by Destination Northern Ontario (DNO) and Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO), this event will feature a full agenda, including training workshops, information sessions, and networking opportunities for tourism professionals and will provide an excellent opportunity to showcase the Soo’s attractions, activities, and accommodations while welcoming colleagues and peers from the northern region.

Participants can register and find out more information on our website by clicking the button below.

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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.

EVENT 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
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

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.

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 & TRADESHOW

Limited Sponsorship Opportunities Remain!

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

The Northern Ontario Tourism Summit puts you face to face with hundreds of industry delegates who come to NOTS to do business. This event brings together tourism businesses, organizations and suppliers as well as all levels of Government together to learn about the latest trends, markets and tourism products in order to keep our industry offerings competitive on the world wide stage.

Throughout the two-day agenda, specific times will be dedicated to the exhibitors. Each coffee break and lunch will be held by the tradeshow area. Come socialize, make connections and build relationships!

TRADESHOW

Early Bird pricing for tradeshow booths ends August 31st. Limited booth spaces remain!

Booth prices are currently $450, but will increase to $500 beginning September 1st. Please note, if you wish to attend and have access to other parts of the conference, including meals, the opening reception, & gala industry award dinner & ceremony, you will also need to purchase a full conference attendee ticket ($400).

To book your booth & purchase your full conference pass, please click here.

Use the code EARLYBIRDTRADESHOW50 at checkout.

View Sponsorship & Tradeshow Package!

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE!

Northern Ontario Tourism Summit