Ottawa Invests $830,000 in Six Tourism Projects in the Northwest

More than $830,000 in fresh Federal funding aims to help enhance tourism in Northwest BC.

Provided through the Tourism Relief Fund, the investment will be split between six projects in the Skeena-Bulkley Valley.

$375,000 will go towards upgrading the dock infrastructure at the Granisle marina to allow for more annual visits.

Another $156,000 will help the Tluu Xaada Nay Society in Masset construct a woodcarving area in their Longhouse to showcase Haida works.

Tourism Prince Rupert gets $130,000 to put towards their on-going project to install new signage, featuring the Sm’algyax language and the work of local artists.

More info on each project is available below:

Bella Coola Heli Sports Inc.
$99,999

Funding will help expand staff housing facilities to support Bella Coola Heli Sports Inc.’s future business growth.

Bella Coola Valley Tourism
$27,200

Funding will go towards a revamped visitor guide, an enhanced website and upgraded social media and digital presence to support tourism to Bella Coola.

Firvale Wilderness Lodge Ltd.
$41,846

Funding will support adding a new water filtration system and new and upgraded septic systems to camping domes at Firvale Wilderness Lodge in Hagensborg, B.C.

Tluu Xaada Naay Society (Masset)
$156,000

Funding will go towards constructing a woodcarving area to showcase Haida artisan works to visitors to the Tluu Xaada Naay Longhouse in Haida Gwaii. This investment is expected to create 13 new jobs and showcase Haida culture to thousands of visitors each year.

Tourism Prince Rupert
$130,000

Funding will support the design, production and installation of new welcome and wayfinding signage in Prince Rupert. The signage will feature Indigenous Sm’algyax language and the work of local Indigenous artists. This investment will support growing the local tourism economy.

Village of Granisle
$375,000

Funding will go towards upgrading the existing dock infrastructure at the Granisle marina. This investment is expected to lead to a minimum 15% increase in domestic tourist visits to the marine facility in 2023.