• The following organiza/ons are the stakeholders of the sanc/on we received: – Landscape Ontario (lead) – The Tourism Partnership of Niagara – The Niagara Parks Commission – Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Associa1on – Royal Botanical Gardens – RDÉE Ontario – Vineland Research and Innova1on Centre
of Hor1culture Producers, represen1ng over 25 countries • We have received an A2/B1 sanc1on which means outdoor/ indoor displays, exhibi1ons and compe11ons • An interna1onal trade plaUorm for Canada`s hor1cultural industry • A world-‐class garden tourism aWrac1on for Niagara • To coincide with Canada’s Sesquicentennial Celebra/ons • Expected – 3 million visitors with up to 10% being B2B represen1ng industry mee1ngs and conven1ons
$14.45 billion • Number of businesses: 20,000 • Number of jobs: 110,750 full-‐/m equivalent posi/ons Ontario`s Ornamenta Hor/culture Industry • Economic impact: $7 billion • Number of businesses: 10,000 • Number of jobs: 70,000 full-‐/m equivalent posi/ons • Farm Gate Value: $1 billion – larger than corn, wheat, fruits soybeans, and vegetables. • Economic Impact: $3.8 billion in employment income, $820 million in end-‐user taxes of whi the HST alone is $315 million. source: Deloi]e & Touche LLP Niagara: HORTICULTURAL HUB OF ONTARIO AND CANADA
mandate and objec1ves • Supports Niagara and Ontario’s hor1culture industry development • Tells the story of Niagara’s hor1cultural industry • Provides mul/ple opportuni/es for B2B mee1ngs, conven1ons and trade shows • Fosters professional development of the industry • Facilitates interna/onal business opportuni1es
being the Interna1onal Stage for Hor1culture May 10 (flower moon) to October 9 (harvest moon) • The best of the Hor1culture World comes to Niagara • Profiling everything that Niagara is and has to offer • An interna1onal business plaUorm for Niagara’s hor1culture industry • Hos1ng a world class interna1onal event unique in Canada and North America
heritage and innova1ons – Niagara’s DNA • Showcasing Niagara as a prime des1na1on for Garden Tourism • Tourism and hor1culture working together to s1mulate the economy of the Niagara Region • Ac1va1ng strategic ini1a1ves and exis1ng plans • Leaving a legacy of infrastructures • Engaging all the communi1es, aWrac1ons, wineries, educa1on ins1tu1ons and everything that Niagara is: to create Canada’s most memorable celebra1on of our 150th
Site: 63 hectares Hosted by Niagara Parks Commission steps from the Horseshoe Falls, comprised of four experience zones • Two Satellite Sites – Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens: 40 hectares – Royal Botanical Gardens: 161 hectares • 21 communi/es of the Greater Niagara Region • Engage Ontario and Canada
of floriculture • Indoor & outdoor floral compe11ons • New Conservatory • Interna1onal Gardens • Theme Gardens • Flowers by night • One of the main entry points
Niagara Region • Crea1ng a unique experience • Crea1ng a network of experiences • Connec/ng with Niagara’s exis/ng experiences • AWrac1ons • Wineries • Culinary • Cultural • Educa1on Ins1tu1ons • Connec/ng Niagara to Ontario and Canada
territories • Canadian and interna1onal ci1es • 15+ American States • 50 Countries • Canada’s 150th Anniversary Corporate Gardens • Organiza1ons: private, public, not-‐for-‐profit at a local, provincial, na1onal or interna1onal level
Opera1ons: • Exhibi1on Site Expenses: • Exhibi1on site legacy infrastructure • Infrastructure legacy to host venues: Revenues • Event and Private Sector Revenues: • Provincial Government: • Federal Government: $ 51.5 million $ 53.8 million $116.9 million $137.0 million $120 million $120 million $120 million
• Total Economic Impact: $831 million • Job Crea1on: 6,566 jobs • Government Tax Revenues: $117 million • 10 % Sustainable growth for the Hor/culture and Tourism Industries of Niagara Sources: 1. Economic Planning Group 2. DeloiWe & Touche LLP
• Broad appeal for Ontario, Canada, US, and targeted overseas markets • 10% growth for the region`s Tourism and Hor/culture Industry • Profile Niagara`s Spring and Fall bshoulder` seasons • Create a compelling reason for extended stays in Niagara • Business appeal – mee1ngs, conven1ons and trade shows • Brands the Niagara Region as Canada`s leading lgarden tourism des/na/onz • Economic s/mulus for Niagara Region • Legacy improvements to Niagara`s major nature aWrac1ons