Resources Online - Information for Tourism Investors

Following are existing resources on-line to assist you in assessing tourism investment opportunities in Alberta. These resources are offered for your information only and are only provided to assist with research efforts.

  1. Private Venture Investing - Questions An Investor Should Ask

    This fact sheet was developed through a joint initiative between Alberta Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and Manitoba Agriculture and Food.

    It provides general information and a framework for assessing investment opportunities in small and mid sized private companies. This clearly applies to all sorts of businesses, including those in the tourism and hospitality sectors.

  2. Investment Canada Act

    Information provided to assist non-Canadians wishing to invest in Canada. Produced by Industry Canada, a Government of Canada Department.

  3. The Investment Canada Act - Does It Apply To Your Situation

    Further investment information provided by Industry Canada.

  4. Canadian Representatives Abroad

    A list of Federal, Provincial and Civic Government Contacts in International locations. Maintained by Industry Canada.

  5. Acts Under the Responsibility of the Federal Ministry of Industry

    Various acts - particularly those that legislate business operations in Canada.

  6. Investor Education Centre

    Access to subscription-only websites at the Edmonton Public Library. Provides access to websites as selected by the Investor Learning Centre of Canada [i.e. banks, trust companies, security exchanges, information on corporations, financial calculators, investment fraud, investment organizations/agencies, securities commissions/regulations and taxation].

Further research assistance is available through the consultative services of the Tourism Investment Unit. Contact: