Business support
Starting a tourism business
Starting a business can feel overwhelming. We’ve brought together tourism resources to help get you started with confidence.
Thinking about starting a tourism business in the Yukon?
Starting a business is an exciting step, but it can also be difficult to know where to begin. TIA Yukon has brought together tourism-specific funding, training, resources and industry connections to help you navigate the process with confidence and build a strong foundation for your business.
While many of the business supports available across the Yukon are equally valuable to tourism operators, this section focuses on opportunities specifically designed for or relevant to the tourism industry.
Where to start
Join Trailhead: our Tourism & Culture Bootcamp for new entrepreneurs
A free, self-paced online course designed exclusively for Yukon entrepreneurs.
FundingExternalApply for the Spark Micro-grant for new businesses
A Government of Yukon micro-grant program that supports new and emerging entrepreneurs who offer visitor experiences and services in the Yukon. Successful applicants receive between $1,000 and $5,000.
ResourcesExternalCheck out Yukon Tourism’s collection of industry resources
A collection of resources from the Government of Yukon’s Destination Development team, including contacts for reaching out to make an appointment directly with the team of advisors.
ConnectionsGet to know the industry
A wide range of organizations support tourism businesses in the Yukon and across Canada. Learn who they are and how they can help.
ConnectionsConnect with other tourism businesses
TIA Yukon is a network of businesses working together to share knowledge, solve challenges and shape the future of tourism in the Yukon. Reach out to a business to learn from them.
Here to help
Can’t find what you’re looking for?
If you’re looking for a specific resource or funding opportunity and cannot find it here, our team is happy to help point you in the right direction.