Tourism Can Inspire

Faces Behind the Places

Noelle Piche

Kingston,
Ontario
I feel so lucky to work in an industry that brings so many people together. I have always been so proud of our beautiful area of the world and sharing that with others has always brought me so much joy.

About Noelle Piche

She started at 15 as the Thousand Islands Girl, sharing stories with cruise passengers and making Thousand Islands dressing live on board. Today, she leads initiatives that attract visitors from Canada and around the world to Kingston and the Thousand Islands region 🚢🌍 In just two years, Noelle has helped more than double Kingston’s cruise ship visits, expanded tours from 2 to 16 annually, and added over 800 new tour operators to the local network. Her leadership helps drive local business growth, support jobs, and strengthen the visitor economy. From organizing Indigenous drum ceremonies at cruise arrivals to launching sustainability webinars and creating youth environmental programs, Noelle is building a tourism industry rooted in culture, connection, and community.

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