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.
