FedNor invests $97,500 to upgrade infrastructure at Camp Horizon
News release
Federal funding supporting the long-term growth and sustainability of local tourism operator
September 5, 2023 – Field, ON – Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor
Today, Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages, announced $97,500 to help Camp Horizon modernize its operations and become more environmentally sustainable. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor.
Provided through the Government of Canada’s Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), this non-repayable investment helped Camp Horizon install a septic system. This project is supporting the long-term success of the business by ensuring its operations meet health and safety requirements, while improving the overall guest experience. Upgrading onsite infrastructure has allowed Camp Horizon to connect cottages and trailers to the new septic system, which has helped reduce its environmental footprint and paved the way for future growth opportunities.
Quotes
“This is a concrete support to help grow tourism in Northern Ontario and strengthen our regional economy. This will help operators modernize, expand and build for the future. Our region is powered by tourism, so come and see what it has to offer!”
- The Honourable Patty Hajdu, Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor
“Tourism is a big economic driver in Nickel Belt – Greater Sudbury, and this investment in Camp Horizon will help protect the environment and support the long-term success of this wonderful vacation destination. If you are looking for an unforgettable experience for the whole family, it’s a great time to visit Camp Horizon or any one of Northern Ontario’s tourism gems.”
- Marc G. Serré, Member of Parliament for Nickel Belt and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Official Languages
“We are thrilled that FedNor stepped in to help us install a new septic system so we can grow our business, reduce our environmental footprint and create a better guest experience. This was a critical upgrade that we needed to complete and we are so pleased that the Government of Canada helped make it happen!”
- Tara Hest, Owner, Camp Horizon
Quick facts
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Camp Horizon is a year-round vacationland that offers excellent fishing, cottage and cabin rentals, campsite rentals, boat rentals, hunting packages, snowmobiling and so much more! Located in Field, Ontario, Camp Horizon is situated on Lake Muskosung and perfectly suited for a quiet family getaway, or for outdoors enthusiasts to enjoy.
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Launched in July 2021, the Tourism Relief Fund was created to help organizations and businesses in the tourism sector adapt their operations to meet public health requirements, offer innovative products and services to visitors and prepare to welcome back travellers. Canada’s regional development agencies are delivering $485 million in Tourism Relief Fund support.
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With an overall budget of $500 million, including $485 million for regional priorities administered by Canada’s regional development agencies and $15 million for the National Priorities Stream administered by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, the Tourism Relief Fund is part of the billion dollars in tourism support announced in Budget 2021.
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A minimum of $50 million of the fund’s regional priorities budget has been earmarked for Indigenous tourism projects. Indigenous communities that rely heavily on tourism have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.
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Contacts
Zeus Eden
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Indigenous Services and Minister responsible for FedNor
zeus.eden@sac-isc.gc.ca
Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario
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