Government of Canada Investment Supports Tourism and Growth in the Township of Nipigon

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July 17, 2015 – Township of Nipigon, Ontario – Industry Canada/FedNor

The Honourable Greg Rickford, Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario (FedNor), announced today an investment to strengthen tourism and community economic development in the Township of Nipigon.

A FedNor investment totalling $39,000 will enable the Corporation of the Township of Nipigon to host the Nipigon River Brook Trout Festival from July 17 -19, 2015. The two-day festival is expected to attract anglers and outdoor enthusiasts to the area, positioning the region for increased tourism and growth.

Quick Facts

The Nipigon River Brook Trout Festival is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the world record brook trout, caught on the Nipigon River on July 21^st, 1915. The festival will showcase the region as a mecca of world-class fishing and outdoor adventure.
The funding announced today is provided through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, which supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation throughout the region.
Since 2006, through FedNor's Northern Ontario Development Program, the Government of Canada has invested $351 million in support of more than 1,675 projects. These investments have supported more than 22,700 jobs throughout Northern Ontario.

Quotes

"Our Government is proud to invest in tourism initiatives that support the sustainable growth of Northern Ontario communities. Today's announcement will assist the Township of Nipigon in its efforts to diversify and grow the local economy while positioning the region for long-term prosperity."
– The Honourable Greg Rickford
Canada's Minister of Natural Resources and Minister for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario

"We would like to thank the Government of Canada for its support and for helping us increase tourism activity in the region. The Nipigon River Brook Trout Festival will promote the Township of Nipigon as a destination of choice for outdoor and eco-tourism adventures."
– Mayor Richard Harvey
Township of Nipigon

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Contacts

Alexandra Lemieux
Press Secretary
Office of the Honourable Greg Rickford
613-996-2007
Alexandra.Lemieux@NRCan-RNCan.gc.ca

Kim Fewchuk
Communications Officer
FedNor
705-971-4112 or 1-877-333-6673 Ext 306

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