Government of Canada Strengthens Maritime Tourism in Prince Rupert
News Release
April 9, 2016 – Prince Rupert, British Columbia – Western Economic Diversification Canada
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada, congratulates the City of Prince Rupert on the grand opening of the new marina at Cow Bay.
Through the Western Diversification Program, Western Economic Diversification Canada provided $2 million to the City of Prince Rupert to construct a new marina and public breakwater at Cow Bay. The new marina has the capacity to attract large-scale marine tourism traffic to the North Coast region and become an integral part of marine tourism infrastructure developed along the B.C. coast. The marina will also support First Nations’ tourism activities and regional transportation needs by providing infrastructure for water taxis, chartered fishing vessels, and other water-based activities. As much of the waterfront in Prince Rupert is used by the industrial sector, the new public breakwater will enhance the community’s access to the water and provide a space for local residents to enjoy aquatic activities for years to come.
Quick Facts
- The City of Prince Rupert was established in 1910 and is part of the Skeena-Queen Charlotte Regional District. The total population of Prince Rupert is approximately 13,000 and the coastal city is one of two port cities in British Columbia.
- The Western Diversification Program is one of the programs through which Western Economic Diversification Canada makes strategic investments in initiatives that enhance and strengthen the economy of Western Canada.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada is proud to support infrastructure that will help strengthen the marine tourism industry in Prince Rupert and increase waterfront access for local residents. Our investment in this project is helping to diversify the economy, supporting local businesses and enhancing recreation will benefit the whole community."
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, and Minister responsible for Western Economic Diversification Canada
"We are very grateful to Western Economic Diversification Canada for their significant contribution to the Cow Bay Marina and public breakwater project. This project represents a fantastic new opportunity for increased tourism. It has already received a lot of interest from boaters planning to travel through this summer."
- His Worship Lee Brain, Mayor, City of Prince Rupert
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Contacts
Ben Stanford
Regional Communications Manager
Western Economic Diversification Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Telephone: 604-666-3395
Email: ben.stanford@canada.ca
Ken Veldman
Director, Public Affairs
Prince Rupert Port Authority
Prince Rupert, B.C.
Telephone: 250-627-2526
Email: kVeldman@rupertport.com
Paul Vendittelli
Economic Development Officer
Prince Rupert and Port Edward EDC
Telephone: 250-627-5138
Email: paul.vendittelli@princerupert.ca
WD Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-WEST (9378)
Teletypewriter (TTY): 1-877-303-3388
Website: WD is online at www.wd-deo.gc.ca.
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