Visit Moose Jaw is an event and hospitality organization that works to find, attract, and help fund big events including the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, Mosaic Concert Series, Snowbirds Golden Anniversary, and many more.
Visit Moose Jaw plays a pivotal role in promoting Canada’s Most Notorious City as an attractive destination for tourists and event planners alike. By making the planners of major events aware of the city’s potential and offering funding support, the organization has a important and continual positive impact on the local economy.
Some of the events being sponsored by Visit Moose Jaw in 2023 included the 2023 World Para Ice Hockey Championship in May and June, the Saskatchewan Festival of Words in July, with the Saskatchewan Barrel Racing Association Finals to be held in August, and the Homestand ’23 concert in September.
They also sponsor dozens of smaller tournaments and championships for basketball, canine agility, hockey, curling, powerlifting, rodeo — the variety is surprising, and the volume adds up.
Visit Moose Jaw is comprised of six entertainment and hospitality businesses:
- Comfort Inn & Suites Moose Jaw
- Grant Hall Hotel
- Moose Jaw Exhibition Company
- Moose Jaw Events Centre
- Quality Inn & Suites
- Temple Gardens Hotel & Spa
Event funding from Visit Moose Jaw is based on increasing the number of hotel bookings. When that metric is increased, the entire city benefits because event attendees also shop, eat, and explore while they’re here.
Visit Moose Jaw is essentially a grant program. Anyone planning an event or considering planning an event should apply for funding to see if they qualify.
One of the event categories Visit Moose Jaw would like to see more of is professional conferences. While industry conferences in Saskatchewan try to use different venues each year, that often just means alternating back and forth between Regina and Saskatoon.
The organization believes that Moose Jaw can compete with Saskatchewan’s two larger cities for its share of the conference pie — it’s simply a matter of getting the word out.
If you or someone you know is considering bringing an event to Moose Jaw, Visit Moose Jaw’s funding application is easily accessed through their website at visitmoosejaw.ca/take-action. By contacting Visit Moose Jaw, clients can also learn more about the city and its facilities and attractions, and can access networking resources to find the right people at the right time to bring their event to fruition.
