RTO 9 2025 Partnership Fund Recipients

RTO 9, Regional Tourism Organization for South Eastern Ontario, is proud to announce the recipients of its 2025/2026 Partnership Fund Program funding. Through the program, RTO 9 is proudly supporting 34 projects across the region.

Each of these initiatives has been carefully selected for their potential to enhance the visitor experience and drive economic benefits for the region.

Through the Partnership Fund Program, RTO 9 aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the tourism industry, ensuring that South Eastern Ontario remains a top destination for visitors. We are committed to working with our partners to promote initiatives that positively impact the local community and the tourism industry as a whole.

We want to congratulate the recipients of this year’s Partnership Fund Program funding and thank them for their dedication to promoting tourism and economic growth in the region. We can’t wait to see the impact these initiatives will have on the visitor experience in South Eastern Ontario!

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Prince Edward County

1. Gold & Fife
2. Base31 Partners Inc.
3. The Waring House

1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways

1. A 1000 Ways
2. Turtle Hill Cottages
3. LeBoat
4. Rockport Boat Line

Lennox & Addington

1. Future Farms Experiences

Bay of Quinte

1. Trillium Wood Golf

Kingston

1. Green Acres Inn
2. BPE Development Kingston

NEW INDIGENOUS TOURISM EXPERIENCES

1000 Islands Gananoque

1. Two Sisters SUP

MARQUEE & WAYFINDING SIGNAGE

Prince Edward County

1. Honey Pie Hive & Herbals
2. The Ye11ow Studio
3. The June Motel
4. Hayloft Dancehall
5. Three Dog Winery
6. 555 Brewing Co.
7. Waupoos Winery

Lennox & Addington

1. Topsy Farms
2. Wynn Farms
3. Robert Wright Books

Brockville

1. 1000 Islands Seaway Cruises
2. The Core Recreation

1000 Islands Rideau Canal Waterways

1. Flowers of the Field
2. Quality Inn Prescott
3. To Be Continued Consignment

Frontenac County

1. Fargo’s General Store

Kingston

1. North Roast Coffee
2. Kingston Brewing Company

Prescott-Russell

1. RiverRock Inn
2. Gibbs Honey

Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry

1. Cafe Butte & Bine Farm
2. Brighter with Blooms

Learn more about our Partnership Funding Program here.

If you have further questions, you are encouraged to contact Meg Dabros, Operations Manager mdabros@region9tourism.ca