Finalists for the 
2012 Canadian Tourism Awards
Oct 04, 2012
(News Release) OTTAWA – The Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC) unveiled the finalists for the 2012 Canadian Tourism Awards.
The awards are presented annually by TIAC to recognize success, leadership and innovation in Canada's tourism industry, and to reward those people, places, organizations, and events that have gone above and beyond to offer travellers superior tourism experiences in Canada.
"The finalists for the Canadian Tourism Awards represent an inspiring group of people and organizations that consistently create extraordinary tourism experiences," said David Goldstein, TIAC President and CEO. "They are veritable Canadian business leaders that actively drive economic growth and create jobs each and every day through their hard work and dedication. The industry congratulates them on this outstanding achievement."
The awards will be presented at a gala dinner ceremony at the Hilton Lac-Leamy in Gatineau, Québec on November 20, 2012. Since its inception in 2003, this gala evening has become a highlight of The Tourism Congress, TIAC's annual convention.
The Air Canada Business of the Year Award Â
   Canalta Hotels, Alberta and Saskatchewan
   Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, North Vancouver, British Columbia
   Great Wolf Lodge, Niagara Falls, Ontario
The Hilton Worldwide Small or Medium-sized Business of the Year Award Â
   Au Diable Vert, Glen Sutton, Quebec
   Fresh Tracks Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia
   Tourism Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia
The Deloitte Innovator of the Year Award
   Cliffwalk at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park, North Vancouver, British Columbia
   EdgeWalk at the CN Tower, Toronto, Ontario
   Nordik Spa-Nature, Chelsea, Quebec
   The Long Point Eco Adventure Centre, St Williams, Ontario
The Metro Toronto Convention Centre Event of the Year Award
   Calgary Stampede, Calgary, Alberta
   Canadian Music Fest, Toronto, Ontario
   POP Montréal International Music Festival, Montréal, Québec
   Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo, Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Marketing Campaign of the Year Award
   Publicitas Navigate - Canada For the Fun of It!
   Tourism Saskatchewan - Embrace a New Place
   Travel Alberta - Winter Sport in Alberta
The WestJet Social Media Initiative of the Year Award
   Ottawa Tourism, Ottawa, Ontario - Treats McFadden Contest
   Rocky Mountaineer, Alberta and British Columbia
   Tourism Richmond & Think! Social Media, Richmond, British Columbia - 365 Days of Dining
   Tourism Victoria, Victoria, British Columbia - Escape Your Everyday
The Parks Canada Sustainable Tourism Award
   Bluewater Adventures, North Vancouver, British Columbia
   Maple Leaf Adventures, Victoria, British Columbia
   Parkbus, Toronto and environs, Ontario
The InterContinental Hotels Group Employee of the Year Award
   Geneviève Lefebvre, Auberge du Lac Taureau, Saint-Michel des Saints, Québec
   Gregor Waters, Northern Edge Algonquin, South River, Ontario
   Jenny Wilkins, Sheraton Hamilton Hotel, Hamilton, Ontario
The National Cultural Tourism Award
   Arviat Community Ecotourism Initiative, Arviat, Nunavut
   Celtic Colours International Festival, Sydney & Area, Nova Scotia
   Royal Canadian Pacific, Calgary, Alberta
The CTHRC Award for Excellence in Human Resources Development
   Gold Eagle Casino, North Battleford, Saskatchewan
   Gold Eagle Lodge, North Battleford, Saskatchewan
   Great Wolf Lodge, Niagara Falls, Ontario
The Via Rail Canada Community Service Award
   Holiday Inn Kitchener, Kitchener, Ontario
   Homewood Suites by Hilton Cambridge/Waterloo, Cambridge, Ontario
   Tourism Toronto's Relax, Recharge, Renew Program, Toronto, Ontario
   Winnipeg Airports Authority, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Delta Hotels & Resorts Traveller Experience Award
   CMH Summer Adventures, Banff, Alberta
   Heritage Park Historical Village, Calgary, Alberta
   Winnipeg Airports Authority, Winnipeg, Manitoba