Rocky Mountains Range of Stone Mountain Provincial Park in Northern BC
NORTHERN BC– Throughout Northern British Columbia, communities are ready to welcome residents and visitors alike to enjoy new and improved public spaces and tourism experiences.
The Federal Government announced over $2.4 million in PacifiCan funding for ten projects across Northern BC. This includes over $1.1 million for three projects funded through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and almost $1.3 million for seven projects funded through the Tourism Relief Fund.
Skidegate Band Council is receiving $513,443 to revitalize Skidegate Waterfront Park playground by replacing aging structures with a new multi-age play facility. The project will include redesigning the park and installing new equipment to improve accessibility and encourage recreational activities in the community.
Upgrading existing infrastructure and building new public assets will mean British Columbians have better access to recreational programs and facilities. These projects will grow economic opportunities, create jobs, and improve community wellness. Communities benefiting from today’s announcement include: Terrace, Quesnel, Kitimat, Haida Gwaii, Mackenzie, Lone Butte, Tlell, Barkerville and 108 Mile Ranch.
This funding announcement builds on the recent opening of PacifiCan offices in Prince George, Prince Rupert and Fort St. John to help support economic development for British Columbians in the North. With new officers living and providing service in Northern B.C., PacifiCan will be more accessible to all communities in the region.
“On behalf of the Skidegate Band Council, I would like to say Haawa (thank you) to the Government of Canada (Pacifican) for this amazing contribution to our playground project. Not only will the community of Skidegate benefit from the new playground, but all Haida Gwaii residents and visitors will as well,” Ashley Crosby, Executive Assistant, Skidegate Band Council.
The projects include:
District of Kitimat
$499,000
Funding will go towards creating a public day use area in Minette Bay Park. Project activities will include landscaping, constructing a waterfront deck, floating dock and play area, and installing fire pits and park furniture
Quesnel Curling Club
$134,800
Funding will be used to replace the roof of the Quesnel Curling Centre to improve the integrity of the building and ensure the club remains an active gathering place for the community
Skidegate Band Council
$513,443
Funding will help revitalize Skidegate Waterfront Park playground by replacing aging structures with a new multi-age play facility. The project will include redesigning the park and installing new equipment.
108 Golf Resort
$99,999
Funding will go towards upgrading and expanding resort facilities such as snowmobile and ski trails and RV campgrounds.
Kasiks Wilderness Resort
$99,999
Funding will support resort renovations and developing tourism experiences that reflect authentic Kitsumkalum Indigenous culture.
The Barkerville Heritage Trust
$62,000
Funding will go towards developing ten virtual heritage walking tours for exploring the community of Wells and the National Historic Site of Barkerville.
Kermodei Tourism Society
$249,000
Funding will be used to develop and implement a tourism plan that helps communities in the Terrace region plan for the future of tourism in the regio
Mackenzie Outdoor Route and Trail Association
$173,000
Funding will improve parking and road access to Morfee Mountain and support year-round trail use for Mackenzie residents and visitors.
Secretariat of the Haida Nation
$500,000
Funding will support modernizing and expanding visitor accommodations and cultural tourism programming on Haida Gwaii.
Wettstone Guest Ranch
$99,999
Funding will help build a new on-site lodge for workers and guests staying at the Wettstone Ranch in Lone Butte.
