Who We Are

Destination Southwest Nova Association (DSWNA) is a tourism marketing and management organization encompassing the Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, and South Shore tourism regions.

DSWNA is an independent, not-for-profit tourism, culture, heritage, and trade association, administered by a general manager and governed by an industry-elected, volunteer Board of Directors.

As a voice of tourism in Southwest Nova Scotia, DSWNA focusses on the following integrated activites to increase visitation, industry participation, product development, season extension, and revenue growth:

• Destination Marketing & Promotion
• Product Development
• Visitor Services
• Membership & Communications

DSWNA Staff

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General Manager

Madonna Spinazola
Phone: (902) 678-5331
Cell: (902) 679-8571

Executive Assistant

Jeanette Joudrey
Phone: (902) 634-8844
Cell: (902) 521-4658

Marketing Director

Liz Morine
Phone: (902) 365-3105
Cell: (902) 679-8021

Communications & Visitor Services Director

Ainsley Bartram
Phone: (902) 678-1728
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Membership & Sales Representatives

Lillian Stewart - Fundy Shore & Annapolis Valley region
Cell: (902)  698-1358

Betty d’Eon - Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region
Cell: (902) 740-6347

Administrative Assistant

Jennifer Balser
Phone: (902) 645-2307