The Events & Experiences Fund invests in the creation and enhancement of experiences, events, and festivals that attract visitors to the Vancouver Island North Region and improves the region’s competitive appeal as a preferred multi-night destination on Vancouver Island. Priority will be given to events that take place in the off-peak season (Spring, Fall, Winter) to align with Vancouver Island North’s goals of seasonal dispersion. Events and experiences that foster interest from new product sectors and new visitor demographics are encouraged.

Vancouver Island North Tourism is now accepting applications for events and experiences taking place in 2025 (and up to March 31, 2026). Applicants may apply to receive a maximum funding contribution of $5,000. Applications will be considered on a rolling intake until all funding for the year is awarded. Funding notifications will be issued within 3 weeks of the application submission.

Please read through the Program Guidelines (includes the evaluation criteria) in detail prior to submitting your application. Tourism-related businesses, non-profit organizations, and Indigenous organizations in the Vancouver Island North Region are encouraged to apply. Completed applications must be submitted by e-mail to natalie@vancouverislandnorth.ca 

	2025 EVENTS & EXPERIENCES FUND GUIDELINES
	2025 EVENTS & EXPERIENCES APPLICATION FORM
	SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS CONTRIBUTION TEMPLATE
	2025 EVENT MEASURABLES REPORT

This program is funded through the Municipal & Regional District Tax (MRDT) revenues from the Vancouver Island North Tourism sector. The $50,000 fund will be available as a pilot program and is based on MRDT collection, it is designed to fund out-of-region marketing activities to:

• Increase overnight visitation, length of stay, and repeat trips to the Vancouver Island North Region;
• Drive seasonal dispersion through the off-peak seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring);
• Increase the economic and social benefits that flow from tourism to residents of the Vancouver Island North Region;
• Position Vancouver Island North as a preferred multi-night tourism destination;
• Ensure that tourism makes meaningful contributions to the social, cultural, and environmental well-being of the Vancouver Island North Region; and
• Encourage collaboration and partnerships to enhance the visitor experience.

If you have any questions about the Events & Experiences Fund, please contact: Natalie Stewart, Tourism Development Specialist at natalie@vancouverislandnorth.ca or (250) 209-2454