Backgrounder: Fraser Valley communities in British Columbia receive over $2.5 million 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 over $2.5 million in PacifiCan funding for ten projects throughout the Fraser Valley and Fraser Canyon. This includes $1,243,887 for four projects funded through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and $1,271,818 for six projects funded through the Tourism Relief Fund.

The projects announced today include:

Canada Community Revitalization Fund

Chilliwack Economic Partners Corporation
$637,500
Funding will restore Skelton block, two significant historical buildings in the community, and create a pedestrian friendly space with patio seating.

SVC Recreation Society
$164,139
Funding will help convert a barn into vibrant community centre in Hope for community activities and employment opportunities.

Bridge River Valley Community Association
$350,000
Funding will help rehabilitate the Bralorne Pioneer Mines Ltd office building and convert it into a museum in Gold Bridge.

District of Lillooet
$92,248
Funding will revitalize Downtown Park in Lillooet by helping expand a permanent town market venue within the park, replacing drinking fountains and building accessible public washrooms.

Tourism Relief Fund

River Wrangler Sportfishing
$99,999
Funding will support purchasing a new boat and expanding river fishing service capacity in Chilliwack.

Tourism Chilliwack Inc.
$454,320
Funding will help construct kiosks and wayfinding signs that celebrate the history, culture and language of both the Sto:lo Nation and the Ts'elxwéyeqw Tribe in Chilliwack.

Tourism Abbotsford Society
$66,500
Funding will support a nine-day local food festival in Abbotsford.

Sts'ailes
$500,000
Funding will support an Indigenous-led tourism destination through trail upgrades and the construction of an eagle-viewing tower over the Harrison River Valley.

REO Rafting Ltd.
$99,999
Funding will enhance the sustainability of the REO Rafting Resort, an anchor tourism destination in the Fraser Canyon, with new solar power infrastructure, wellness offerings, and glamping amenities.

Gold Country Communities Society
$51,000
Funding will support expanding an Indigenous-focused geocache tour in south central B.C.

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