Backgrounder: Northern British Columbia communities receive over $830,000 in funding to 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 over $830,000 in PacifiCan funding through the Tourism Relief Fund for six projects throughout the Skeena-Bulkley Valley.

The projects announced today are:

Tourism Relief Fund

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.

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