Why Are Small Town Businesses Closing in Canada? Why are so many small-town businesses closing their doors? It is a question echoing across Canada, from prairie main streets to mountain towns. I am seeing it happen before my very eyes during my travels. It is a tragic love story between locals and landlords. Walk through almost any rural&...

Turning "nothing to do here" into something to fight for 25 signs you are in tourism and you know you are living, working, and playing in a small town.  You don't choose small-town advocacy in Canada. It kind of chooses you. Somewhere between the empty storefronts, the "closed Mondays," and the quiet hope that this season might be differe...

The recent closure of another visitor centre in Kimberley, BC, Canada (pop 8100+) is a warning sign for others. This is not the first to close, nor will it be the last. So... the question to ask ourselves is, "Are small-town visitor centres still relevant?" Actions show that small-town visitor centres are losing relevance because travellers no...

Why Small Town Tourism in Canada Is Struggling with Outsourced Strategies Here is the truth most people in tourism circles will not say out loud: Imagine that, people not wanting to speak out against the status quo. Not this cat. I say it like I see it. This article is long, but there is a lot to share. For some this may just change the way yo...

How can rural and small town tourism transform the travel industry?Rural and small town tourism can reshape the travel industry by distributing visitors beyond major cities. This approach supports local businesses, creates authentic travel experiences, and spreads tourism revenue across more communities.This guide explains why rural tourism matters...