Backgrounder: Canada and Ontario invest in more accessible sport, recreation and cultural facilities in Northern Ontario

Township of Ear Falls

Rehabilitation of a Recreational Centre

The rehabilitation of the recreational centre will improve accessibility. The washrooms will be rebuilt to include larger stalls and height-appropriate and accessible fixtures. A chair lift will also be installed from the first floor to the second floor. The upgrades will better accommodate visitors with mobility issues.

$92,400

$76,992

$61,608

Dryden Go-Getters

Expansion and Upgrades to Dryden Go-Getter Senior Activity Centre

The expansion and upgrades to the Dryden Go-Getter Senior Activity Centre will involve a new, 2,500 square foot addition that will  include an office space, a stage with storage, meeting rooms, a kitchenette, an accessible washroom and solar panels installed on the exterior.The Centre’s existing kitchen will also be renovated to include senior friendly cabinetry and appliances. The updates will provide seniors with a safer and more accessible space for activities.

$481,876

$401,162

$321,652

Municipality of Machin

Rebuilding Bay Dock Access

The project will improve public access to the dock at Vermilion Bay by addressing drainage and erosion issues, levelling the area leading to the waterfront at Eagle Lake and repaving the road and parking area.  The upgrades will provide for better entry to Eagle Lake and easier access by emergency vehicles.

$87,500

$72,909

$58,341

City of Dryden

Dryden Recreation Centre Expansion and Retrofit Project

The renovation and expansion of the Dryden Recreation Centre will include: the addition of four, accessible change rooms; a new multi-purpose space with washrooms and an elevator; and upgrades to various mechanical components. In addition, the pool roofing membrane will be replaced and a combined heat and power station installed to allow the facility to generate its own heat and electricity.The project will improve access to recreational activities and the ability to host events, extend the life of the building and reduce operating costs.

$1,966,061

$1,638,220

$1,310,871

Friends of Cedar Bay

Cedar Bay Community Stable Rehabilitation

The rehabilitation and expansion of the Cedar Bay Community Stable will involve extending electricity to the pavilion where community events occur, constructing new accessible washrooms and purchasing a new tractor, which is essential for the proper functioning of the stable. The upgrades will improve the safety and accessibility of the facility and support the expansion of programs and services, many of which target high-risk youth.

$31,280

$26,064

$20,856

Central Community Club Inc.

Central Community Club Recreation Facility Reconstruction Project

The reconstruction of the Central Community Club Recreation Facility will replace the boards surrounding the hockey rink, pave and line the ice surface, construct a players’ bench area and upgrade exterior lights. The project will restore access to and improve the quality of free outdoor recreation and provide an accessible and modern facility that can host community events.

$325,600

$271,062

$217,338

Neskantaga First Nation

Neskantaga Community Recreation Centre Renovation

The  arena will be renovated by adding insulation and change rooms, and the facility expanded with the creation of an accessible gym. The project will improve the quality and safety of the community centre, and provide a space where residents of all ages and abilities can participate in recreational and social activities.

$2,242,781

$548,136

$199,458