Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Last updated on August 8, 2024

The Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport integrates the tourism sector with the arts, culture and sport sectors to create a more vibrant British Columbia for residents and visitors.  

Featured Topics

  • Tourism Resources
    Review the latest tourism research, learn about funding and programs, connect with industry partners and much more. 
  • Arts and Culture 
    The province's creative sectors are thriving, largely due to the important contributions made by the arts and culture community. 
  • Sport 
    Information on sport participation, athlete support, hosting tournaments, and funding. 
  • BC Athletic Commissioner
    A governing body committed to the safety and integrity of combat sports in the province. 
  • Mountain Resorts
    The British Columbia provincial government works with many partners to provide timely decisions for new mountain resort proposals, major resort expansions and other existing projects.
  • Creative Industries Sector
    Supports for the arts, culture and creative sectors.

Featured Services

  • DestinationBC
    Destination British Columbia is responsible for marketing the Super, Natural British Columbia® brand to the world. 
  • CreativeBC 
    A strategic and integrated approach to the growth and development of the province's creative industries. 
  • Indigenous Tourism BC 
    The Indigenous Tourism Association of British Columbia is committed to growing and promoting a sustainable, culturally rich Indigenous tourism industry.
  • ViaSport 
    A not-for-profit organization created in 2011 as a legacy of the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. 
  • BC Arts Council
    Support for arts and cultural activities in communities across B.C. 

Minister

Honourable Lana Popham

Honourable Lana Popham

Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport

Parliamentary Secretaries

Parliamentary Secretary Bob D'Eith

Bob D'Eith

Parliamentary Secretary for Arts and Film


Parliamentary Secretary Brittny Anderson

Brittny Anderson

Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism

Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister Neilane Mayhew

Neilane Mayhew

Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport