Working Together to Build Tourism in Northern Ontario
We are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Northern Ontario Tourism Summit will be held in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Check back for updates!
Building on 80+ years of successful fall conferences for the outfitting sector, the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit was developed as a partnership event between Nature and Outdoor Tourism Ontario (NOTO) and Destination Northern Ontario (DNO) to bring together tourism businesses, organizations and suppliers as well as all levels of government at a single event to find solutions to challenges facing the industry. The agenda for this one-of-a-kind Northern Ontario tourism event includes training workshops, information sessions, and innovative problem-solving workshops, a range of speakers as well as numerous opportunities for networking, including a trade show of product and service providers to the tourism industry.
Agenda
The agenda committee is working on incredible sessions to bring you this year, covering a diverse and timely range of topics. Stay tuned for the full agenda, designed to inspire, inform, and empower every attendee.
*Note: agenda subject to change.
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Tuesday November 3rd
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| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00pm | TBA | TBA |
Wednesday November 4th
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Thursday November 5th
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Event Information
This is where you'll find everything you need to know about NOTS 2026. If you can't find what you're looking for, or if you have any questions, please contact us. Additional event information to come, be sure to check back for updates!
Ticket Pricing
Accommodations
Opening Reception
NOTO Industry Awards
The NOTO Awards were created to recognize the incredible individuals who bring Ontario’s outdoor tourism industry to life. Each year, we honour members who have gone above and beyond by protecting our natural environment, enhancing tourism products, or taking the time to participate in meaningful ways to advance tourism across the province.
Nominations are now closed.
The NOTO Awards will be presented at the Presidents & Gala Awards dinner.
For more information click here.
FAQ
01 | What should I wear to the summit? Pack business casual attire. Evening events are casual. The President's and Gala Awards dinner is a black tie event. |
02 | When does the room block close? The room block will close before November 2025. We strongly encourage you to book your room as early as possible. Once the block is full, the special rate will no longer be available. Guests booking outside of the block should expect to pay approximately $100 more per night. |
Sponsorship
Interested in sponsoring the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit? Contact us to learn more and get involved!
Tradeshow Exhibitors
Interested in becoming an exhibitor at the Northern Ontario Tourism Summit? Contact Kate at kate@noto.net to learn more and get involved!
Thank You to our Sponsors!
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Diamond Sponsors
Tradeshow Exhibitors
2026 Exhibitors List
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Hear from past attendees!
“Thank you for all the hard work in pulling off another great event. We got so much out of it, and I heard so many people talking about the opportunities, learning, and incredible networking.”
— 2024 Northern Ontario Tourism Summit Attendee
