Backgrounder: Sea to Sky communities receive over $1.9 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

Today, Patrick Weiler, Member of Parliament for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, announced over $1.9 million in PacifiCan funding for 11 projects in British Columbia’s Sea to Sky country. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan). This includes almost $1.4 million for four projects through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and over $500,000 for seven projects through the Tourism Relief Fund.

The projects announced today include:

Canada Community Revitalization Fund

Resort Municipality of Whistler
$142,416
Funding will support revitalizing pedestrian infrastructure at Whistler Olympic Plaza and the Ted Nebbeling Bridge, a key component of the ‘Village Stroll’ in downtown Whistler. Project activities include replacing the heat tracing system, which melts ice and snow to improve safety and accessibility, and repairing the bridge deck and stonework.

Sea to Sky Community Services Society
$475,000
Funding will go towards building a community space and upgrading outdoor areas at the new Foundry Sea to Sky Centre in Squamish. Project work includes removing the old youth centre, building a multi-purpose indoor space, installing a kitchen, and upgrading the gardens, basketball court, skatepark and discovery trail.

Tourism Pemberton Destination Marketing Association
$278,150
Funding will go towards revitalizing backcountry infrastructure in Pemberton. Project activities include installing outhouse facilities, improving service road access, and installing signage, which will help protect the forested areas and enhance visitor experience.

Whistler 2010 Sport Legacies Society
$500,000        
Funding will support developing a tent and RV campground at the Whistler Olympic Park to provide visitors with more affordable, year-round accommodation options. Project work includes building the sites, an adventure playground, BBQ shelter, washrooms and bike course.

Tourism Relief Fund

Canadian Outback Rafting Co. Ltd.           
$99,999          
Funding will help expand the company’s business offerings to include multi-day rafting, glamping, and dining experiences to increase tourism activity in the Sea to Sky corridor near Squamish.  

KIND Yoga Incorporated     
$25,526          
Funding will help this women-owned business develop an off-grid yoga retreat in Squamish. Project work includes establishing a studio and creating a year-round yoga experience.

Rope Runner Inc.
$9,558
Funding will help expand the Squamish company’s outdoor aerial adventure park to include an axe throwing facility. This project will provide an additional attraction for visitors to the Sea to Sky region.

Spearhead Huts Society     
$99,999          
Funding will help build a well and install solar power at the Kees and Clair Hut near Whistler to provide visitors with access to water and a sustainable source of power.

Squamish Off-Road Cycling Association 
$67,250          
Funding will go towards revitalizing trail infrastructure and developing a new adaptive mountain biking trail near Squamish.

Squamish Windsports Society      
$135,617        
Funding will help upgrade visitor amenities at the company’s windsports facility in Squamish. Project activities include purchasing a boat and jet skis for rescue operations, and creating an additional dock, stairways, and compostable toilets.

TTQ Economic Development Corporation
$99,999          
Funding will go towards upgrading campground amenities in Sloquet Hot Springs. Project work includes building new campsites and a cabin, and installing wall tents, benches, platforms, gazebos, and picnic tables.

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