Tourism Leadership & Development Organization of the Year – Hamilton, 2025
RTO3 – Hamilton, Halton & Brant is a dynamic, experience-rich destination where urban energy meets rural charm. Anchored by the Niagara Escarpment, a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve, Lake Ontario, the Grand River, a designated Canadian Heritage River, and vibrant Indigenous communities, the region spans Hamilton, Halton, and Brant. It offers an exceptional mix of culinary and agritourism, arts and culture, outdoor adventure, and heritage experiences. Visitors enjoy a celebrated food scene rooted in local farms, award-winning craft beverage producers, immersive festivals, and an extensive network of trails, waterways, and natural landscapes. Distinguished by its commitment to collaboration, sustainability, regenerative, and transformative tourism, working closely with municipalities, Indigenous partners, and industry to create meaningful, inclusive visitor experiences. Strategically located near major population centres and transportation corridors, the region attracts leisure travellers and international inbound markets, delivering lasting economic, cultural, and environmental benefits to its communities.
