Backgrounder: Communities throughout central and northern Vancouver Island receive funding to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced an investment of over $4.3 million through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for 13 projects, and $406,647 through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) for five projects, all located throughout central and northern Vancouver Island.

The projects announced today include:

Canada Community Revitalization Fund

Ahousaht First Nations
Renovate Thunderbird Hall in Ahousaht, B.C.
$139,458 

Cape Mudge Indian Band
Install lighting at We Wai Kai sports field in Campbell River, B.C.
$750,000

Town of Comox
Demolish an existing building and construct a new marine services building in Comox, B.C.
$380,000

Denman Island Community Education Society
Create an outdoor multi-use community space on Denman Island.
$93,850

Stz'uminus First Nation
Revitalize downtown Oyster Bay.
$521,900

District of Lantzville
Upgrade the main street in the village core of Lantzville, B.C.
$487,500

Protection Island Lions Club
Renovate facilities at the Beacon House on Protection Island.
$13,000

Regional District of Nanaimo
Construct sport courts and improve Jack Bagley Park.
$500,000

Parksville & District Historical Society
Construct a new entrance pavilion at the Parksville Museum.
$90,000 

City of Parksville
Upgrade the Lions Ventureland Playground in Parksville, B.C.
$300,000

Village of Port Alice
Repair and construct pedestrian walkways in Port Alice, B.C.
$97,500

District of Ucluelet
Build bike lanes, improve accessibility, and beautify a section of Peninsula Road in Ucluelet, B.C.
$750,000

Regional District of Mount Waddington
Renovate the boardwalk in Winter Harbour, B.C.
$259,720

Tourism Relief Fund

Ay Lelum The Good House of Design Inc.
Design and produce authentic Indigenous tourism products for the B.C. market.
$99,999

CruisePlus Management Ltd.
Enhance cruise packages to promote multi-day tourism across B.C.
$99,999

Coastal Rainforest Safaris Inc.
Acquire new boat to expand tour capacity in Port Hardy, B.C.
$99,999

Farewell Harbour Lodge Ltd.
Upgrade remote lodge facilities on Berry Island to capture wellness market.
$99,999

Cedar House Gallery Ltd.
Enhance an Indigenous art gallery in Ucluelet, B.C.
$6,651

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