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. Owned and operated by Crystal Braye, an independent folklorist with a background in heritage and tourism, Octopus Consulting works to actively safeguard intangible cultural heritage, celebrate local traditions and create meaningful visitor experiences. Services include: project planning, grant writing, oral history collection and archiving, heritage asset documentation, research, writing, exhibit development, visitor experience strategies, tourism product development, event planning and more.