Ottawa Tourism Announces Nightlife Tourism Development Fund
February 17, 2026
Ottawa Tourism is launching the Nightlife Tourism Development Fund to support tourism businesses and organizations in creating high-quality nightlife experiences. The Fund aligns with the City’s Nightlife Economy Action Plan by helping bring new and engaging nightlife offerings to life.
This application-based program aims to support activations occurring between 6:00pm-6:00am that are designed to attract visitors and enhance Ottawa’s nighttime appeal. Priority consideration will be given to nightlife projects and initiatives that demonstrate alignment with a minimum of three (3) of the following areas:
- Arts
- Culture
- Festivals
- Culinary
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Official languages
- Indigenous experiences
Ahead of the application intake period running from March 3-March 31, 2026, Ottawa Tourism will host a virtual information session to share additional details about the Nightlife Tourism Development Fund.
The session will take place on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 2:00pm. Interested applicants are invited to register with the link below to attend.