2016 British Columbia Announcement

Grand total investment*: $38.8 M

 

Fort Langley National Historic Site

Fort Langley National Historic Site stands on a small knoll on the south bank of the Fraser River, in the exact location where the Hudson's Bay Company established a small post to trade with the First Nations of the West Coast. This enterprise grew, evolved, and influenced history, leading to the creation of the colony of British Columbia.

 

Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site

Perched on a wharf and piling structure over the South Arm of the Fraser River, the Gulf of Georgia Cannery is a commanding structure in the village of Steveston; a small community in Richmond, British Columbia. This historic site commemorates Canada's West Coast fishing industry, having been used as a cannery, reduction plant, and net loft, with buildings constructed between 1894 and 1964.

 

Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site

Located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, in the West Shore area of Victoria, Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site commemorates the national historic significance of the Victoria-Esquimalt coast artillery fortifications. From 1878 to 1956, this fortress guarded Victoria and the naval base at Esquimalt harbour, as part of the larger defence strategy of the British Empire and Canada.

 

Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Backed by the Vancouver Island Mountain Range and facing the open Pacific Ocean, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve protects and presents the rich natural and cultural heritage of Canada's West Coast. The cool and wet maritime climate produces an abundance of life in the water and on land. Lush coastal temperate rainforest gives way to bountiful and diverse intertidal and sub tidal areas. These natural wonders are interwoven with the long and dynamic history of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations, and European explorers and settlers.

 

 

List of projects – multiple locations:

 

Project name: Coastal British Columbia Sign Replacement Program

Estimated total: $4.9 M

Project description:  This sign refurbishment program will ensure visitors can locate parks and sites in coastal British Columbia (Pacific Rim and Gulf Islands national park reserves, and Fort Langley, Fort Rodd Hill and Gulf of Georgia Cannery national historic sites), and navigate to these special places in a safe and effective way.

 

Project name: Fort Langley and Fort Rodd Hill national historic sites - Rehabilitation of Water, Sewer and Ground Water Drainage Systems

Estimated total: $4.1 M

Project description: The water and wastewater systems in these sites will be upgraded to meet industry regulations and standards.

 

Project name: Gulf of Georgia Cannery and Fort Langley national historic sites - Fire Suppression Systems – Inspections, Design Work and Rehabilitation

Estimated total: $550 K

Project description: This project will modify and improve the existing fire suppression system at Fort Langley National Historic
Site, and design work to the system at the Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site, to ensure that these irreplaceable historic buildings and artifacts are protected for visitors to enjoy for many years to come.

 

List of projects – individual locations:

 

Project name: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve – Pacific Traverse Trail Project

Estimated total: $17.7 M

Project description: This new multi-use, non-motorized trail will run the length of the Long Beach Unit, and connect people with the natural, cultural, and historical wonders of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve, in a way that is safe, scenic and environmentally-friendly.

 

Project name: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Wick Road Rehabilitation

Estimated total: $4.6 M

Project description: Located in the Long Beach Unit of the park reserve, Wick Road provides the only access to several high profile visitor areas. This project will address overall pavement condition and culvert/drainage corrections to provide a rehabilitated road surface that is safe for all users and minimizes ongoing maintenance costs.

 

Project name: Gulf of Georgia Cannery National Historic Site – Envelope Repairs

Estimated total: $3.6 M

Project description: Building envelope repairs, including work on windows, louvers siding and metalwork, is required to protect the site facilities from further deterioration and water damage to the buildings and exhibits.

 

 

Project name: Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - K^wisitis Visitor Centre Rehabilitation

Estimated total: $1.9 M

Project description: The K^wisitis Visitor Centre is Pacific Rim National Park Reserve’s premier iconic building and primary visitor centre. The windows, fire suppression system, ventilation system, roof, and portions of the interior will be rehabilitated to meet code compliance and ensure continued quality visitor service. 

 

Project name: Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site - Envelope Roof Repairs/Re-shingle

Estimated total: $727 K

Project description: Roof repairs and re-shingling will improve the condition of multiple buildings, including the Warrant Officer Quarters, Entrance Kiosk, Carriage House, Collections Building, WWII Hut, Journey's End Building, Upper Battery Guardhouse, Lower Battery Guardhouse, Casemates Barracks, and Canteen, as well as the Welcome Centre. By protecting Fort Rodd Hill Nation Historic Site’s historic buildings, visitors can continue to discover and explore the fascinating history showcased at the site.

 

Project name: Fort Langley National Historic Site - Deferred Work on Site Buildings

Estimated total: $682 K

Project description: This project will address deferred architectural, structural and electrical repair work on existing built infrastructure. Identified as high priority, the Cooperage, Welcome Centre washrooms, and the existing elevators will be refurbished to ensure that these facilities meet code and industry standards.

 

 

* Please note that the sum of individual project values may not equal the grand total indicated at the top of this document due to standard rounding errors.