Marketing Levy
The Province of Nova Scotia has provided municipalities with the authority to implement a marketing levy bylaw to support local tourism is the Digby area. The Town of Digby enacted its first marketing levy bylaw in 2022.
In February of 2024 the by law was updated and the Town of Digby adopted the Marketing and Promotion Levy Bylaw.
Application of Levy
- A marketing and promotions levy is hereby imposed in the Town of Digby, the rate of which shall be three percent (3%) per night, per room.
- The levy imposed under this By-law, whether the purchase price is stipulated to be payable in cash, on terms, by installments or otherwise, must be collected at the time of the sale on the total amount of the purchase price and must be remitted to the Town pursuant to Section 6.
- If a person collects an amount as if it were a levy imposed under this By-law, the person must remit the amount collected to the Town at the same time and in the same manner as the levy collected under this By-law.
As of January 2026, the Marketing and Promotion Levy Advisory Committee has awarded funds to:
Digby Area Tourism Association
Digby Scallop Days
Wharf Rat Rally
Electric City Project
Hike Nova Scotia
FAQ:
What is a marketing Levy?
A marketing levy is a fee collected from visitors who stay at registered accommidations. Marketing levies are in place across Canada and the Maritimes and the funds collected are used to promote tourism in the area.
How much is the Marketing Levy fee?
The levy fee will be 3% of the accommodation purchase price.
Who pays for the Levy?
Visitors who stay in registered tourist accommodations within the boundaries of the Town of DIgby pay the levy.
Why a Tourism Marketing Levy?
The Marketing Levy is a tool that generates revenue to help grow the local tourism economy.
Are you interested in applying for Core Funding or Special Funding from the Marketing Levy? Forms are available below for download. Completed forms can be dropped off at Town Hall, 147 First Avenue, Digby, NS, Attention Marketing and Promotions Levy Committee or emailed to .Requests will come forward for discussion at the next meeting of the Committee.
Please note that Core Funding Applications must be submitted on or before February 28 of each year.
Town of Digby and Municipality of Digby Special Project Funding Application PDF Fillable.pdf