Small and medium-sized businesses across Scotland are being invited to take part in a prestigious Trade Mission to Nova Scotia, Canada, from Sunday 22 to Wednesday 25 March 2026, organised by the West Highland Chamber of Commerce.
The packed visit is aimed at assisting smaller businesses to take their first steps into international trade, with full support, introductions, and guidance along the way.
Unlike many trade initiatives, you don’t need to be a Chamber of Commerce member or an experienced exporter to take part. This fantastic opportunity is open to any small or medium-sized Scottish business with an interest in growing their network and exploring new ideas, partnerships or markets overseas.
Making Global Trade Accessible
Frazer Coupland, CEO of the West Highland Chamber of Commerce, said: “This mission is designed especially for small businesses who might never have thought global trade was for them. We’ll take care of the planning, open the right doors, and make it easy to explore what international growth could look like for your business.”
What’s Included:
- Pre-arranged business meetings with trusted Canadian contacts
- Networking events and local briefings to understand the Nova Scotia market
- On-the-ground support from the West Highland Chamber and Scottish Government partners
- Opportunities across key sectors including (but not limited to) food and drink, tourism, renewable energy, tech, and the creative industries
Trade mission delegates will cover their own travel and accommodation and a £450 registration fee, to include all business meetings, networking events, and logistical support.
The trade mission to Nova Scotia is supported by the Scottish Government and the Scottish Chambers of Commerce, helping participants make the most of Scotland’s strong cultural and business links with Canada.
Since the launch of the International Trade Partnership Programme in 2019, the Scottish Chambers network have delivered over 115 trade missions with 1200 participating businesses, with £90 million+ sales in the pipeline generated from the trade missions networks.
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Past participants on West Highland Chamber trade missions say the experience gave them new confidence, customers and connections:
“We came home with contacts and insights we couldn’t have found on our own.” – Raven Botanicals
“The trip turned into ‘Team Scotland’ – we supported each other and came back stronger.” – 126 Water
