2024 was a big year for tourism in Corner Brook, Mayor says it will be a big focus in 2025

    Tuesday, 31 December 2024 07:00

    By Tonya Organ

    This year was the largest cruise ship season ever with 38 ships visiting Corner Brook in 2024. 

    2024 was a banner year for tourism in Corner Brook filled with exciting events for both visitors and locals alike. At the last public meeting, councillor Pamela Keeping gave an update on the year to date. Some of the highlights from the year included:  Another successful Jigs & Wheels festival that helped to support over 30 local businesses and organizations.  Our largest cruise ship season ever with 38 ships visiting Corner Brook in 2024.  The Colours of Corner Brook Festival provided live entertainment, photo booths, a petting zoo, and over 50 vendors to more than 8,000 visiting cruise ship passengers and local residents. Over 80 people took part in the Corner Brook Mummer Parade  collecting donations for the local foodbank. Mayor Jim Parsons says tourism will continue to be a big focus for the city in 2025. 

     

     

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