PRESS KIT
The
Great Western Muse Cruise is an electronic showcase of Canadian arts and
culture – presented in a format for travelers.
The Cruise offers culture seekers the maps and information for getting
the most out of a trip to Western Canada.
The
Great Western Muse Cruise website lists
galleries, studios, museums and theatres – emphasis is on arts and culture
venues. This accumulated
information was created to document a lucrative industry that is often
overlooked by policy makers and not presented to its potential to Canadian and
International travelers – Cultural Tourism.
A bonus to the Muse Cruise presentation is commentary and
thoughts from people who have patronized the establishments, an added feature of
recommended places to eat and sleep, and suggested theme tours.
This is a huge
endeavor, four provinces wide. For
that we have looked for guidance from organizations like YellowheadIT! Highway
Association and Travel Alberta, as well as many independent artists, gallery
owners, musicians and thespians. We
doubt very much that this program will ever be complete as the industry grows
substantially every year! What we
like to call the West’s truly sustainable industry!
For more
information, to set up an interview, or to find out more about this innovative
bridge between arts and patrons, contact:
In May 2005 DTMI attended a Travel Show in Ottawa where this family
won the Muse Cruise Draw for some great Alberta culture - artwork, books, music and videos!