About the DTDC
The Dryden Tourism Development Corporation (DTDC) is a not-for-profit Municipal Services Corporation leading tourism development in Dryden. Our work is centered on building a stronger, more vibrant visitor economy — while celebrating the unique outdoor, cultural, and sporting experiences Dryden has to offer.
DTDC Mandate
Premier Destination
Positioning Dryden as a premier destination for outdoor, cultural, and sport tourism.
Destination Offerings
Managing and optimizing Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) revenues to strengthen destination offerings.
Visitor Growth
Increasing visitor spending and overnight stays through enhanced infrastructure, marketing, and product development.
Applications for Funding
Applications for funding through the DTDC are now open.
Applicants are reminded to apply a minimum of 60 Days prior to their project / event planned start date.
Final Reporting
10% Project Funding Holdback
Successful applicants are required to submit a final report in order to be eligible for future funding consideration. Furthermore, a minimum 10% funding holdback is applied to projects and only released once the final report is submitted.
About MAT
Overview of Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT)
- Legislation came into effect December 1, 2017 that allows municipalities the ability to implement a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).
- If adopted, unless otherwise exempt, all transient accommodators operating within Dryden’s municipal boundary would be obliged by law to collect and remit the MAT on all room revenue sold for overnight accommodation.
- Purchases that consist of accommodation that is not short-term in nature cannot be taxed.
- The regulations require municipalities to share 50% of the revenues from the tax with an eligible tourism entity.
- The eligible tourism entity must use the revenue they receive for the exclusive purpose of promoting tourism.
Board of Directors
Current Members
Mayor Jack Harrison - Chair
email: mayor@dryden.ca
Councillor Martin MacKinnon - Board Member
email: mmackinnon@dryden.ca
Roger Nesbitt - Board Member
email: rnesbitt@dryden.ca
Strategic Guidance
Supporting Materials
The DTDC utilizes the most recent Dryden Economic Development and Tourism Strategic Plan as a guiding document for the advancement and growth of tourism in the City of Dryden.
Contact Us
Economic Development
30 Van Horne Ave
Dryden, ON
P8N 2A7
Phone: (807) 223-4100
Email: edo@dryden.ca