Hamilton Halton Brant:
Find your way to the heart of Ontario
RTO3’s consumer and visitor-facing website – Hamilton Halton Brant: Find your way to the Heart of Ontario – is a trusted resource for visitors seeking things to do, places to stay, and events to enjoy in our region. Tourism operators within Hamilton Halton Brant can take advantage of free marketing opportunities to connect with potential visitors through:
Business Listings: Promote your tourism business with a dedicated page that includes your location, contact information, and key offerings.
Tourism-Focused Event Listings: Add your events to our consumer-facing events calendar to attract more attendees.
Experiences, Tours, and Packages: Highlight unique offerings to showcase what makes your business stand out.
Special Offers: Share exclusive deals or discounts to entice visitors and drive bookings.
How to Participate: Qualified businesses can submit product, experience or travel deal for listings through the buttons below, or create a self-serve account for the website to upload content at their own convenience. Submission of content is not a guarantee for a listing. RTO3 retains the right to make a final decision on what content is included on the website and the eligibility of an operator to receive a website account. For guidelines and assistance, contact Aiden Eng, Manager, Marketing & Communications.
Holiday Marketing Campaign 2025
(November 16 to December 31)
Our holiday period campaign, running from November 16 to December 31, will primarily leverage the festivities of the end-of-year holidays.
Yule Love the Holidays showcases everything from Santa parades to holiday markets, and seasonal performances to firework events for the New Year.
Your Winter Wanderland will be your one-stop guide for all things winter and cover everything from the many culinary events in January, Black History Month events in February, and Maple March and Family Break activities.
Explore Proudly and Visit Responsibly continues to invite visitors to become part of our region’s story through respectful, responsible travel that protects natural spaces while supporting local cultures and businesses.
Our Gateway to an Ontario Getaway page remains active throughout the holidays and winter to promote Hamilton Halton Brant as a holiday destination to audiences in Calgary, Edmonton, Halifax and beyond.
How to Participate: Qualified businesses can submit product, experience or travel deal for listings through the buttons below. Submission of content is not a guarantee for a listing. RTO3 retains the right to make a final decision on what content is included on the website. For more information and assistance, contact Aiden Eng, Manager, Marketing & Communications.
#1: Creating an Operator Profile
Your Operator Profile showcases your business or organization to potential visitors. Be sure to communicate the unique ways it caters to visitors. See samples here.
#2: PROMOTING A SPECIAL EVENT OR FESTIVAL IN OUR EVENTS CALENDAR
Hamilton Halton Brant is known for having some of the best festivals and events in the province. Visitors often check our Events Calendar to see what’s going to be happening when they visit, so posting your events is a great way to increase interest and exposure. See samples here.
#3: POSTING A FEATURED EXPERIENCE OR TOUR
Visitors looking for a unique way to experience Hamilton Halton Brant are often interested in experiences that locals have curated. If you’ve got a unique hands-on activity, guided or self-guided tour, or other unique experience, promote it here. See samples here.
#4: SHOWCASING A TIME-BOUND TRAVEL DEAL
Today’s savvy travellers are always on the hunt for a great deal! Share your best hotel packages, dining deals, and admission offers, and we’ll help spread the word about your offers in ongoing marketing tactics, including e-marketing, social media activities and blog posts. See samples here.
Marketing with Destination Ontario
For larger businesses and organizations with tourism-focused events that wish to promote across provinces and even internationally, consider submitting your content to Destination Ontario to gain access to their larger audience base through their AlwaysON content form below.
Get Involved
For more information about our Marketing initiatives or to learn how you can get involved, explore our Marketing Opportunities page or RTO3 Partnership Funding Program pages, review content in our Resource Library, or contact Aiden Eng, Manager, Marketing & Communications.