Stevie McKeeman

With many visitors heading to Algonquin this fall season, we are to highlight a few operational details that are important for operators to know in advance of group visits. How to get a permit Between September 1, 2026, and October 31, 2026, bus permits are available for purchase in advance of arrival, starting May 15, 2026, by […]

March 19th, 2026 This week, OMCA’s Safety and Regulatory Affairs Strategist, Ray Cherrey, was delighted to help longtime member company Denny’s Bus Lines celebrate its amazing drivers. During the awards ceremony, Ray spoke to the group of drivers about OMCA and the industry, and presented an inspiring 50-year tenure award to a longtime friend, Harold

March 13, 2026 Ontario Motor Coach Association (OMCA) and Motor Coach Canada (MCC) were excited to host our first Group Tour Industry Regional Meet-Ups in Montreal on March 11th and Quebec City on March 12th, 2026. Despite the unexpected ice storm, we are grateful to the members who could make it safely to the event.

OMCA is pleased to announce that Jennifer McGregor, President of Alternative Sales Strategy and the association’s Membership and Sponsorship Specialist, has been selected to deliver the Export READI™ training across Canada, endorsed by the Tourism Industry Association of Canada (TIAC). Jennifer will lead the Export READI™ training designed to help tourism businesses and destinations strengthen

Accessible Transportation Regulations for Canadian Bus Operators in the Intercity Scheduled Service Sector Canada’s national transportation network is built on accessibility and inclusion. If you operate an intercity scheduled service that crosses provincial and international borders or manage a terminal—it’s important to understand which federal accessibility rules may apply to your business. Three key frameworks

September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an opportunity for everyone in the motor coach and group travel sector to reflect and take action in ways that are meaningful to them. This day honours the children who never returned home from residential schools and acknowledges the strength of Survivors, their families, and

Thank you to the many members who attended the June 2025 OMCA Townhall. The recording can be viewed in the Webinar Archives section of the online Member Portal. We have provided a quick overview below of the key takeaways from the webinar. What’s New Board and OMCA Councils: We welcomed our new 2025 Board and

June 2025 This month, members and the OMCA team worked together to inform government about the needs of the motor coach tourism industry during Lobby Day at Queen’s Park. Advocacy is vital to the health of our industry. It keeps us top of mind in policy decisions. It vocalizes the concerns of our members. It