The DTTA uses Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) funds to advance the City of Dryden as a tourist destination by supporting and promoting local events, initiatives, and infrastructure that bring people to the City.
Do you have an idea that promotes tourism in the community?
With a simple application, the DTTA committee can help by providing funds to the Dryden area, clubs, groups, and events (new and old) that attract visitors to the Dryden area.
We have created a simple and straight-forward funding application for you to use. This application is currently available on www.dryden.ca
Trailblazer Tagged Fishing Contest $6700 – Development & Marketing
Mavis & Ghost Lake Trail Signage $904 – Highway Signage
Trailblazer App $9350 – Development & Implementation
Dryden Ski Club $65,250, Phase 1 Terrain Park Development
Dryden District Conservation Club $40,300, Development of Trap Shooting Course
Dryden Fall Fest $13,700, Fred Penner & festival enhancements
Tagged Fishing Contest $34,523, marketing
Van Horne Landing Seating $19,427 – NOHFC / City of Dryden partnership to install seating at Van Horne Landing as part of the Signature Trail Enhancement Project
2022 Trailblazer Magazine $10,509 – Advertising & Magazine Distribution
Dryden Bowling Association $3,000 – Sponsorship of the Claude Stansfield Bowling Tournament
Trailblazer App $7200 – (Year 2/3) Annual Cost for app
Canada Day Rock Concert $28,800 – Snakeoil Concert held at the arena by Dryden Rock Revival
Downtown Beautification $795
Dryden GM Ice Dogs $2500 – Family Weekend Event Funding
Mavis & Ghost Lake Trail Signage $904 – Highway Signage
Dryden Bowling Association $4,500 – Live Streaming Equipment
DHS Girls Hockey $4,050 – Transportation to and from Winnipeg for hockey tournament
Snow Cross $13,738 – Advertising campaign
Northern Little Bands Tournament $5,000
Keewatinook Ladies Broomball Tournament $5,000 – referee costs
Dryden District Chamber of Commerce $3840 – Home and Leisure Show advertising campaign
Dryden Fall Fest $15,000 – monetary support for 36-37% of our total budget
Northwest Power Maxout $3,400 – Advertising and project support
We Run This City $7,500 – Advertising and prize money support
First Nation Memorial Classic Baseball Tournament $809.10 – Ball diamond rental fees
Rainbow Alliance Dryden $1000 – Event support
Dryden and District Museum $4,290 – Summer Cultural Heritage exhibit support
Wilene Moffat $1,695 – Refurbishing the eagle at the tourism center
Sunset on the Strip $7,500 – Event support
2024 Funding
Vacant – Member of the Public