Celebrate Culture.
Preserve and promote local histories, heritage and folklore.
About Octopus Consulting
Owned and operated by Crystal Braye, an independent folklorist with a background in heritage and tourism, Octopus Consulting will work with you to celebrate local traditions, safeguard intangible cultural heritage and create meaningful experiences for your visitors.
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Areas of Focus
Octopus Consulting offers a diverse range of consultancy services to heritage and tourism-based businesses seeking to connect with the rich cultural legacy of Atlantic Canada.
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Safeguard intangible cultural heritage through oral history projects, community events, or publications in print and online.
Services
- Research & Writing
- Oral History Interviews
- Heritage Asset Documentation
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Preserve local heritage while creating meaningful experiences for your community and visitors.
Services
- Exhibit Development
- Oral History Collection & Archiving
- Research & Writing
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Design visitor experiences aimed at enhancing product offerings to improve satisfaction and attract more business.
Services
- Visitor Experience Strategies
- Product Development
- Event Planning
Services
- Project Planning
- Oral History Interviews
- Heritage Asset Documentation
- Interpretive Planning & Exhibit Development
- Tourism Product Development
- Research & Writing
- Event Planning
- Grant Writing
Get in Touch
Looking for help with a project? Have an idea you'd like to get off the ground? I'd love to chat about it!