Voyageur Days, Carnaval Des Compagnons and Smoke 'N' Spurs Festival Receive Provincial Funding

Voyageur Days, Carnaval des Compagnons and Smoke 'N' Spurs festival receive provincial funding

The Ontario government is spending $165,000 in three local festivals through the Experience Ontario 2026 program, providing support aimed at boosting tourism and economic activity. The funding is split evenly among Mattawa Voyageur Days, Carnaval des Compagnons, and the Smoke 'N' Spurs Festival

$165,000 in festival funding for Nipissing

By Richard CoffinThree area festivals and events are receiving provincial funding.  (Photo by MyNorthBayNow.com staff)MPP Vic Fedeli announced $55,000 each for Mattawa Voyageur Days, Le Carnaval in North Bay, and the Smoke ‘N’ Spurs Festival. “The Experience Ontario 2026 program provides support that is central to the government’s plan to protect Ontario by safeguarding its people and places.” says Fedeli. “Today’s funding will enhance tourism, …