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Having Fun Through March Break 2020

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March Break is quickly coming up, and we wanted to shine a light on three camps taking place that will fill your kids days with fun and excitement.

The Aquatarium’s March Break Camp

This camp is already sold out, but there is a waiting list!

From March 16-20, your kids can enjoy a week of discovery through the unique themed days throughout the week! There will be hands on activities, creative crafts, exciting experiments, and lots of fun experiences.

Monday: Winter Wonderland
Tuesday: Mad Scientist
Wednesday: All About Animals
Thursday: STEAM Powered
Friday: Otterly Amazing

If you can’t make if tor the full camp, be sure to reach out to the Aquatarium to see if there are any availabilities for single day registrants.

Camp runs from 9am – 4pm each day. Before and after care is available as well for an additional fee of $5 a day. There is also a partnership with Moose McGuires to offer an optional hot lunch program for an additional $25+HST for the week.

The Aquatarium camp is $170 for the week or $40 for the day. Inquiries about availability can be sent to adumbrille@aquatarium.ca or through the Aquatarium’s website.

Frontenac Arch Biosphere Nature Camp – Mac Johnson

If your kids are more into nature, then maybe check out the March Break camps through the Frontenac Arch Biosphere at Mac Johnson!

While the Monday is sold out, there are still a few spots remaining for Tuesday-Friday (as of Monday, March 9th.) Each of the sessions have their own theme as well, so you can pick and choose which ones spark your interest! Each day costs $30 to register.

Tuesday, March 17 – Tracks and Scat

If your child likes to solve mysteries and find hidden treasures, this camp is for them! Winter is a great time to find clues about the forest. The snow lets people see the tracks of the local animals, and where they’re going. Follow tracks on a great Animal Scavenger Hunt, complete with prizes and special treats.

Wednesday, March 18 – Winter Travel

Bring a cardboard box or two and put your creativity to the test as you build your own toboggans. You’ll also get to experiment with the best ways to travel through the snowy trails in the winter, using the snowshoes, toboggans and skis.

Thursday, March 19 – Winter Camping

Did you know winter camping is a real thing? This day will be packed with adventure, using compasses to navigate trails, setting up a real campsite, enjoying a cookout and building your own shelters. Learn about what works best for insulation and how to stay dry. You’re also welcome to bring a food that can be cooked on the fire, or something warm that can be enjoyed outside.

Friday, March 20 – Spring and Things

Spring is just around the corner! Ice and snow are melting, and you might even get to see some bugs moving around. It isn’t too long until the birds will return home and be chirping along. Investigate what causes all these changes and how this affects the forests, ponds and fields in Mac Johnson. Weather permitting, you’ll go bug collecting and make a bee hotel that can attract the pollinators to your garden. You can even start your own greenhouse!

For more information or to register, check out this link.

Stingers March Break Day Camp

This camp is a great day filled with exercise and fun as your kids play lasertag, basketball, batting cages, pickleball, badminton, hide & seek, splatmaster paintball, and more. Bring running shoes, a lunch and a snakc with plenty to drink.

Stingers Indoor Paintball is opening its doors for kids 6-12 and the camp will run from 9am – 4pm. For more information, please contact Stingers Indoor Paintball or check their Facebook Event page.

When and Where to go Skating In Brockville

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The cold weather is really beginning to set in here in Brockville. With that comes all the fun cold weather sports that can be done. In Brockville, skating is a popular option for things to do, since we have both indoor and outdoor opportunities to skate!

The skating season in Brockville actually begins early in the fall, as the Memorial Centre and the Centennial Youth Arena has ice starting in September. If you’re ever wondering what opportunities are throughout the year, you can always check on the City of Brockville’s website as well to see about ice times and rentals.

Skating will be available indoors until the end of March at both the Memorial Centre and Youth Arena.

Indoor

Public Skating

In the 2019/2020 season, public skating takes place on Saturdays from 7:30-8:50pm at the Centennial Youth Arena, and Sundays from 1:00-2:20pm at the Memorial Centre. It costs $2.50 a person.

There will be a Family Day public skate on Monday, February 17th, 2020 from 11am-12:30pm. This public skate is free, courtesy of Royal LePage.

March Break

There will be skating opportunities throughout the March Break. From Monday, March 16th – Friday March 20th 2020, the ice will be available from 1:00-2:20pm. It costs $2.50 per person.

Adult Skating

If you’re looking for the ice to be a little less crowded, or at least less crowded of children, there are adult skate times at the Memorial Centre. Adult skating takes place on Mondays and Thursdays from 2:00-3:00pm, and Wednesdays from 10:00-11:00am. There are a few exceptions to these dates. Be sure to check the official public schedule on the City of Brockville Recreation website.

Parent and Tot Skating

Have a child and they want to learn to skate? Take them to Parent and Tot skating at the Memorial Centre! This ice time is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:00-10:00am. It costs $2.50 for 1 adult and 1 child. Each additional person is $2.50.

Outdoor

In Brockville, we are very lucky to have not just indoor, but outdoor rinks. There are two rinks, weather permitting, where people can skate and play hockey. In the north end of the city, there is the Memorial Park on Laurier Boulevard. Downtown, there is the newly renovated Rotary Park off George Street. These rinks are all dependant on the weather and ice conditions, so be sure to check the weather conditions, the City of Brockville website, or the Rotary Park’s Facebook page for details. Weather permitting, these are the hours of ice time:

Rotary Park

Monday – Friday: 7am – 10pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9am – 10pm

The washrooms are open from 8am to 10pm daily. Lights are off at 10:30pm.

On Mondays from 5:00-6:60pm, it is Girls Only Hockey.
On Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30pm and Saturday and Sundays from 9:00-10:30am, it is skating only, with no sticks allowed on the ice.

The synthetic ice rink is skating only at all times – no sticks on the ice.

When the ice hockey rink is closed, the washrooms will also be closed.

Memorial Park

Monday – Friday: 7am – 10pm
Saturday – Sunday: 11am – 10pm

The lights go off at 10:30pm every night.

The Rotary Field House with change rooms and washrooms is open from 4pm – 10pm on weekdays, and 12pm – 8pm on weekends and holidays. if the ice is closed, the Rotary Field House will also be closed.

Brockville Churches

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It is almost time for Christmas, and for many people that means going to a Christmas service at their local church. If you are visiting from out of town, or visiting family, you might be interested in still taking in a Christmas service! While we weren’t able to check with the churches to see their Christmas schedule (We found at least 20 churches in the Brockville area!!) here’s a list of Brockville churches.

First Presbyterian Church

10 Church Street
Brockville, ON
 K6V 3X4

(613) 345-5014
Website

St Johns United Church

32 Park Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 2G4

(613) 345-5824
Website

St Paul’s Anglican Church

12 Pine Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 1E8

(613) 342-5865
Website

St Francis Xavier Catholic Church

66 Church Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 3X6

 (613) 342-2993

St Lawrence Anglican Church

80 Pine Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 1G7

(613) 345-5717

Brockville Wesleyan Church

33 Central Avenue West
Brockville, ON
K6V 4N4

(613) 342-4566
Website

First Baptist Church

5 Pine Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 3X2

(613) 345-5586
Facebook Page

Wall Street United Church

5 Wall Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 4R8

(613) 342-5401
Website

Thousand Islands Baptist Church

229 Park Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 5Y6

(613) 342-9552

Hellenic Orthodox Community

206 Perth Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 5E9

(613) 345-4696

The Pier Church

806 Chelsea Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 5T4

(613) 498-7729
Website

New Hope Church

2811 Concession 2 Road
Brockville, ON
K6V 5T1

(613) 342-5096
Website

Highway Pentecostal Church

800 Stewart Boulevard
Brockville, ON
K6V 5T4

(613) 342-4075
Website

St. John Bosco Roman Catholic Church

175 Windsor Drive
Brockville, ON
K6V 3H8

(613) 342-5095
Website

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

280 Ormond Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 6C2

(613) 345-0410

Bethel Christian Reformed Church

117 Windsor Drive
Brockville, ON
K6V 3H7

(613) 342-5997
Website

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church

374 Stewart Boulevard
Brockville, ON
K6V 4X1

(613) 342-2155

Seventh-Day Adventists Church

100 Perth Street
Brockville, ON
K6V 5C9

(613) 342-0590
Website

The Salvation Army

175 1st Avenue
Brockville, ON
K6V 5W1

(613) 342-5211
Facebook Page

Centennial Road Church

3545 County Road 27, RR#2
Lyn, ON
K0E 1M0

(613) 345-3424
Website

5 Ways to Enjoy the Fall Colours in Brockville

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Summer is officially over, and the fall has just begun. The trees are going to start turning to their fall colours soon (if they haven’t already) and the 1000 Islands region is going to look even more spectacular than normal. With that in mind, it’s a great time to spend outdoors. There are many options in and around the Brockville area to experience the autumn foliage.

Take a hike to Rock Dunder

Though not directly in Brockville, Rock Dunder has some of the most breathtaking views in the region. Part of the Frontenac Arch Biosphere, Rock Dunder looks over the Rideau Waterway Land Trust, a protected area of pristine land and water. There are three different trails that you can take, each providing their own spectacular views. Autumn is definitely the best time to visit and check out the fall colours.

The Cabin Trail

This 1.3 kilometre walk will take you past a beaver pond, through mixed forest and a white pine plantation. It is the easiest of the three hikes.

The Morton Bay Loop

The Morton Bay Loop is a 2 kilometre hike that has two moderately steep sections. It goes to and from a small peninsular outlook over Morton Bay.

The Summit Loop

Running alongside Dean’s Island, this 3.9 kilometre climb goes through a variety of forest, and offers sneak peaks over rocky cliffs. The Summit Loop trail is the hardest, and the most popular, of the trails, offering a brilliant panoramic view of the Rideau Waterway.

Rock Dunder is available to visit between May 15 to November 15, sunrise to sunset. The property is private property, and there is a $10 charge per car for a day pass. Passes can be bought through Eventbrite.

Explore Mac Johnson Park

If you want to stay a little closer to Brockville, Mac Johnson Wildlife Area is a great choice. With 11 kilometres of trails that cross over woodlands, wetlands and field areas, you will have a wide variety of views of fall colours. Famous for its Trumpeter Swans, Mac Johnson is filled with wildlife and native plants. You’ll be sure to see something interesting every time you go. There are picnic areas of the north and south sides of the park, so you can make a day trip out of the walk!

Mac Johnson is located in the north end of Brockville, 2 kilometres from Highway 29. For more information, check out the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority.

Walk the Brock Trail

If you want to stay within the city limits, or want to see the fall colours close to home, the Brock Trail will take you where you need to go! The Brock Trail is a flat, 12 kilometre trail that goes throughout the city, from the downtown, along Buell’s Creek and up north from the waterfront. The Brock Trail continues to expand with a number of proposed additions, so even if you’ve taken the trail before, it’s well worth another visit. The Brock Trail begins along the St Lawrence River, along the waterfront. Explore our various parks and then wander along Buell’s Creek as you take in the fall colours.

Visit an Apple Orchard

Brockville is lucky to have apple orchards, such as Halls Apple Market, in our area. While the trees still have green leaves on their branches, the branches are also heavy with crisp, sweet apples, fresh for the picking. You can take part in this fall tradition of apple picking with the option to pick your own apples or by taking a wagon ride through the orchard. The apples are also available to buy in their store, along with baked goods, giftware and souvenirs.

Cruise Along the St Lawrence

Brockville is lucky to have easy access to many options when it comes to taking a cruise up and down the St.Lawrence River and the 1000 Islands.

Brockville 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruises

If you want to keep things local, head down to Blockhouse Island and take a cruise with Brockville’s very own 1000 Islands and Seaway Cruises. Home of the 1.5 hour “Jewels of the St.Lawrence” cruise, you can explore the east end of the 1000 Islands and take in all the beautiful fall colours while looking at all the beautiful homes as well.

Rockport Cruises

If you’re wanting to see the islands from a more central location, Rockport Cruises will take care of your viewing needs. Zigzagging across the river to see both the Canadian and America waterfronts, Rockport Cruises shows off the beauty of the St.Lawrence throughout the fall, including the famous Boldt Castle.

Gananoque Boat Line

Further west, you’ll find the Gananoque Boat Line. These cruises explore different tour topics such as landmarks, lost ships, and visits to Boldt Castle. Running until October 20th, Gananoque Boat Lines show off the Canadian and American waterfronts through much of the bright fall colours.

Brockville Tourism Summit 2019

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If you work in the tourism industry, be sure to check a tourism summit being hosted by Brockville Tourism. These tourism summits, taking place on September 24 and 25th, we will be covering two very important topics in terms of tourism – culinary tourism and social media management. We will also discuss how we can make sure that Brockville’s tourism industry continues to develop and grow.

Brockville’s Tourism Summit – September 24th

From Field to Fork: Redefining Brockville’s Food Culture

People living in South Eastern Ontario are very lucky. They have an attachment to their food and where it comes from. Many people who live in the city don’t see farms or farm animals until they’re much older. Mny of our restaurants are able to benefit from this connection. It’s time we start to be proud of the fact we can see our food actually go from field to fork, either through our markets or restaurants.

Join Agatha Podgorski, Director of Community Engagement at the Culinary Tourism Alliance, to explore easy ways you can attract new visitors to your business. In this two hour session, we’ll dive into why food and drink experiences are top of mind for today’s traveller and how to get their attention. You’ll learn how to meet customer expectations, how to increase your sales through storytelling – both in person and online – and a few ways the area, collectively, can grow food tourism.

If you are interested in attending this free morning of food tourism storytelling, register for a ticket on our Eventbrite page!

  • 9am – Registration
  • 9:30am – Welcome remarks from the Brockville Tourism team
  • 9:35am – Telling Your Food Story (and Making Sure People Listen)
    • Led by Agatha Podgorski, Director of Community Engagement at Culinary Tourism Alliance
    • We’ll cover food tourism basics like why people are travelling for food and what they’re expecting, then dig into some easy, inexpensive ways you can grab their attention. We’ll talk a bit about successful partnerships and some tools you can be using to better work with your Destination Marketing Organization and other groups looking to put on you on the food map in Ontario and beyond.
  • 11:30am – FeastOn: Brockville Introduction
  • 12:00pm – Wrap-up

Brockville’s Tourism Summit – September 25th

Let’s Get Social: The Power of Social Media in Tourism Today

If you’re not on social media, you’re not where your customers are. Advertising, feedback and reviews can all be found across the internet. If you’re not in control of your social presence, you’re not listening properly.

Brockville Tourism will be focusing on social media and gaining control of your social presence through the three major forms of media – paid, owned and earned media. We will also be introducing our 2020 media kit, with all the different opportunities to advertise next year through Brockville Tourism.

This full day of tourism and social media will help you get ready for the 2020 tourism season. It will also prepare for your business in the long run digitally. There will be opportunities to network with other companies, as well as learn from from various talks.

Tickets are $15 and include your lunch. If you are looking to promote your own business to other tourism businesses in the area, we encourage you to book a table as well for an additional $15. Your business will be on display throughout the day around the summit, and people will be able to come and learn more about what you do.

  • 8:30am – Registration
  • 8:30-9:30am – Networking
  • 9:30am – Opening Remarks
  • 9:45am – Keynote Address: Establishing Your Owned Media
  • 11:15am – FeastOn: Brockville Introduction
  • 11:45am – 2019 Statistics Overview
  • 12:00pm – Lunch
  • 1:00pm – Maps and Visitor Guide talk
  • 1:15pm – Panel: Earned Media and Micro-Influencers
  • 2:30pm – Wrap-up

To buy your tickets to the tourism summit, be sure to check out our EventBrite page. You also can come into the Brockville Tourism office to fill out a registration form and pay in store.

How to Visit an Island in Brockville

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As the city of the 1000 Islands, Brockville has many islands to visit along the St.Lawrence River. We are very lucky that the city of Brockville owns and manages a series of islands along the eastern end of the 1000 Islands, and they have been maintained for the public’s enjoyment.

But how exactly does one get to visit one of the world famous 1000 islands? There are a few options available:

Boat / Canoe / Kayak to an Island

If you are lucky enough to own a boat, canoe or kayak, getting to an island is quite easy. Brockville has 6 paddle in/paddle out sites on the islands, and canoes and kayaks can be beached or placed on the campsite if you are camping overnight. As well, every island has docking for boats. The costs to dock your boat or beach your canoe or kayak can be found here.

Dive Brockville Adventure Centre

If you don’t have your own boat, canoe or kayak, don’t worry, we have you taken care of! Dive Brockville Adventure Centre have canoes and kayaks to rent, as well as paddle boards for the more adventurous! These are first come, first serve, so make sure you start your day early!

Canoe Rentals

  •         $20 +tax / 1 hour
  •         $30 +tax / 2 hours
  •         $40 +tax / 4 hours
  •         $60 +tax / Full day
  •         $80 +tax / Weekend (2 days)
  •         $200 +tax / Full week

Kayak and Paddle Board Rentals:

  •         $15 +tax / 1 hour
  •         $25 +tax / 2 hours
  •         $30 +tax / 4 hours
  •         $40 +tax / Full day
  •         $60 +tax / Weekend (2 days)
  •         $180 +tax / Full week

Gilbert Marine

We also have Gilbert Marine in town, who do rentals from a single canoe up to house boats! If you know you’re going to use your rental a lot in one day, definitely consider Gilbert Marine since their pricing is by the day. A canoe or a single kayak is $35 a day, $132 for a week, or $528 for the month. A double kayak is $40 a day, $160 for the week, or $610 for the month. Both these rentals require a $100 rental security deposit that is returned so long as there are no damages.

Water Taxi to an Island

Maybe you’re not the type to get into a canoe or a kayak. You’ve got your reasons, but that’s no reason you can’t still visit an island during your trip to Brockville! Dive Brockville Adventure Centre also has a water taxi service! You can go for just a few short hours, or you can camp overnight on the islands – it’s all up to you!

A trip out and return to one island is:

  • 2 to 4 people – $40 each
  • 5 to 6 people – $35 each
  • 7 to 12 people – $30 each

If you’re going for just a lunch, you can add a picnic too! For just $15 extra each, you can have fish and chips or English tea (scones, jam and clotted cream) to bring with you to the island!

Pack a picnic or have one brought for you, there are many ways to enjoy the 1000 Islands beyond seeing them from the shore! Make sure you check out these options throughout the summer.

EV Charging Stations in Brockville

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Electric vehicles (EVs) have been around for quite a while, however they have been growing in popularity for the past decade or so as people become more aware of their carbon footprint. Most electric car owners have EV charging stations installed in their homes, but for those looking to travel long distances, having a public charging station is essential.

Brockville is working hard to develop new public EV charging stations. Right now, the following locations are currently running (Updated February 18, 2020):

  • Riverside GM – 1240 Stewart
    • They have two Level 2 chargers and a Level 3 charger
    • These chargers are located inside the service area and so are only available during business hours
  • The New Oak Tree – 26 King St E
    • One Level 2 Charger
  • The Aquatarium Parking Garage – 6 Broad St
    • They have two Level 2 chargers
  • Petro-Canada – 325 Stewart
  • Brockville Hyundai – 770 Stewart
    • They have one Level 2 charger
    • This charger is located inside the service area and is available during business hours
  • 1000 Islands Toyota – 555 Stewart
    • They have one charger outdoors that is free to use, 24/7
    • There is also one charger indoors, but is limited use

Flying High at Skywood Eco Adventure

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Just to the west of Brockville, at the beginning of the 1000 Islands Parkway is Skywood Eco Adventure. It’s hard to tell from the parkway, but Skywood is the largest aerial adventure and zip line park in Canada! Yesterday, the team at Brockville Tourism went to visit the park to see what it’s all about.

Safety is the number one concern at Skywood, so there was trained staff on hand for every moment of our trip through the tree tops, from putting on the gear to flying through the trees. Once our two student ambassadors were strapped into their gear, we headed out into the forest to get started.

Before anyone could go into any trees, there was the necessary training on how to make sure you’re securely attached to the wires and trees at every possible moment. Our two guides walked us through a training course where we could learn how to attach the cables on each section of the course, and let our students give it a try as well.

Once our guides were sure we could get through the course, it was time to begin! There are many options available to guests, depending on their age and ability:

The Adventure Courses

The three hour adventure course will challenge all of your abilities! The guided tour of five different courses explore the forest canopy. You hike through a series of unique games, including bridges, swings, nets and zip lines. As you continue to climb, the courses increase in difficulty. There are:

  • Two beginner courses
    • The minimum age for this course is 9, and the minimum height is 55″
  • Two intermediate courses
    • The minimum age for this course is 9, and the minimum height is 55″
  • One advanced course
    • The minimum age for this course is 12 and the minimum height is 60″

The Zip Line Tour

The two hours course is a guided interpretive journey with eight different zip lines going throughout the trees, along a ridgeline and next to a wetland. After climbing a ladder and crossing a few suspended bridges, you will take off through a series of zip lines in the forest canopy until you reach the lookout platform high on a ridge. Then you get to fly across the ridigeline and down along the border of the wetlands as you return back.

You must be at least 12 years old and over 60″ tall to take part in the zip line tour.

Children Discovery Courses

There are three child-friendly courses designed for kids ages 5 to 12. They’re closer to the ground and have smaller obstacles, so the whole family can enjoy! These courses are self led, with easy games that are only a few feet above the forest floor, while still attached to a continuous safety line.

Accessible Zip Line

This unique and accessible zip line is ten feet above the ground, and has specialized safety equipment that is compatible with adaptive and assistive technologies. It’s a unique and independent experience suitable for people with reduced mobility. The minimum age is 9 years old, and you must be over 55″ tall.

For all the above courses, the maximum weight at Skywoood is 113 kg / 250 pounds.

Treewalk Village

This playground is definitely one of the most unique playgrounds your kids will experience! There are seven treehouses connected by log bridges and ramps, slides and zip lines in a safe environment. Children 3 and older can explore safely on their own (with a parent or guardian supervising from the ground) or do the course with their guardian. Everything is fully enclosed with safety hammock nets, so there is no need for special safety equipment.

The student ambassadors ended up going on the zip line course, which involves going up a very tall ladder, then climbing sky bridges into the canopy until you’re high enough to get some momentum. Even if you’re scared, the guides are well prepared to help you through the course and to help build your confidence.

Our student ambassadors quickly found themselves going from nervous to relaxed about as quickly as it takes to get from one end of the zip line to the other.

As mentioned above, the zip line course includes eight different lines, going throughout the trees and then over a cliff. Flying 70 feet above the Jones Creek Marsh, participants really get to appreciate the beautiful nature around this area, while not interrupting the animals and plants on the ground.

Overall, the experience at Skywood Eco Adventure is one that we’re not soon to forget, and highly recommend! Whether you’re a local or visiting the Brockville area, Skywood will give you a new perspective to what is around us in nature all while having an exciting afternoon!

George Fischer “The Thousand Islands” Book Signing

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If the name doesn’t ring a bell, his photography will. George Fischer has been photographing the Thousand Islands for over two decades. His photos capture the essence and beauty of the Brockville and Thousand Islands region.

George Fischer has put together a new book about this region, aptly titled “The Thousand Islands – Seasons of the St. Lawrence“. This book brings a new take on life upon the mighty St. Lawrence River, looking more at the life of the people living in this beautiful area. Showing a unique look at island life, George Fischer’s photos show the seasons and our history with a vivid display of colour. With every season, every bend in the river, and every morning sky, George Fischer opens the door to the exciting, relaxing – and sometimes challenging – life along the St Lawrence River.

This book is a must buy for anyone living in the Thousand Islands region, on either side of the border.

The book is available to purchase at the Brockville Tourism office. Also, if you attend the Thursday, June 20th, 2019 Refugee Island Breakfast though, you can have your copy signed by the author himself!

That’s right, George Fischer will be attending the Refugee Island Breakfast on Thursday, June 20th 2019 from 8 to 10am. He will be signing copies of his book that have been pre-ordered or bought from the Brockville Tourism office. Make sure you come in soon – numbers are limited and they are flying off the shelves. To get your book signed, make sure you come into the Brockville Tourism Office (10 Market Street West, Brockville Ontario) and purchase your tickets to Island Breakfast as soon as possible!

Meet Brockville Tourism’s Young Professionals

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This week is Brockville Young Professionals Week! From May 12th to 18th, the city of Brockville will be recognizing the young professionals who make up the Brockville workforce and why it’s so important to make sure there is a healthy amount of young professionals in any workplace.

Half of the Brockville Tourism full time staff of four is made up of young professionals! They both recently started, so let’s meet the two new faces in Brockville Tourism.

Rebecca Bredin – Social Media Specialist

Hi! My name is Rebecca Bredin, and I’m the social media specialist at Brockville Tourism. It might sound like the most millennial job in the world, but this job is pretty important in the grand scheme of things! Social media is how over two thirds of people get their daily news. We want to make sure that Brockville’s tourism industry is part of that information being read by people. I compose blog posts and maintain all of our major social media platforms. I also have taken on projects that will help attract a new demographic of young professional tourists. I’ve returned to Brockville after living in Japan, South Korea, and Toronto for the last ten years, so I can see with experienced eyes now how special Brockville can be to urban dwellers. The farms, the water, the islands, the peaceful atmosphere – it’s a welcome break for those who live with long commutes over an hour dreaming about greener pastures!

I’m also convinced that Brockville is pretty Instagram friendly – this city is very easy on the eyes. Never forget, people in Toronto drove in flocks to go see a field of sunflowers over an hour away for the chance to get a perfect selfie. The perfect selfie can be taken in so many places in the 1000 Islands. I think we locals take it for granted! So invite your friends and family to Brockville for a weekend – tell them to do it for the ‘gram!

Alex Stobo – Tourism Specialist

I’m Alex Stobo – Brockville’s Tourism Specialist! What’s my job all about? Getting locals AND visitors connected with everything that’s awesome about Brockville. Growing up in Brockville I got great at “making my own fun” and now, I get to spend my days helping people find their fun!
I’m stoked to be back on the beautiful River St. Lawrence after seven years spent studying and working in Canada, the USA and Ireland. In the last year alone, I have taken in world class performances in England, finished countless pints in good Irish company, cozied up with Danish locals who taught me the meaning of Hygge, “chilled out” in Amsterdam after missing my flight home, and tasted some of the tastiest treats Belgium has to offer – yes, the chocolate is as good as expected.
As someone who has chosen to make a career out of exploring the world and leaving no stone unturned wherever I go, when I say there is so much to do here in Brockville, I really mean it. This is a beautiful city, with so much potential for young professionals to build thriving lives.
Feel free to reach out – I’m always down to connect & grab coffee!
Instagram @alexandrastobo
Facebook: Alex Stobo

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