VANCOUVER ISLAND – Throughout Vancouver Island, communities are ready to welcome back residents and visitors to enjoy new and improved public spaces and tourism experiences. Upgrading existing infrastructure and building new public assets will help municipalities across British Columbia provide better access to recreational programs and
The Federal government announced an investment of over $4.3 million through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for 13 projects, and $406,647 through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) for five projects, all located throughout central and northern Vancouver Island.
These investments will enable the upgrade of public spaces and enhancement of tourism experiences in many communities spanning from Ladysmith to Port Hardy. The Regional District of Nanaimo, host of the announcement, received $500,000 in CCRF funding to improve Jack Bagley Community Park in Nanoose Bay.
“The Regional District of Nanaimo is grateful to the Government of Canada’s for supporting the revitalization of community spaces such as community parks which are more important than ever to our residents and their well-being,” said Tyler Brown, RDN Chair. “Thanks to receiving grants such as the Canada Community Revitalization Fund there will be improvements to the Jack Bagley Community Park in Nanoose Bay to improve accessibility and encourage a wider diversity of activities that will be enjoyed at the park by all,” said Tyler Brown, Chair, Regional District of Nanaimo.
With this funding, the Regional District will develop new pickleball and tennis courts, a new event space and picnic shelter, and several accessibility enhancements. The project will support community engagement, encourage sport tourism in the region, and create a hub for outdoor recreation programming.
The projects announced include:
Ahousaht First Nations
Renovate Thunderbird Hall in Ahousaht – $139,458
Cape Mudge Indian Band
Install lighting at We Wai Kai sports field in Campbell River – $750,000
Town of Comox
Demolish an existing building and construct a new marine services building in Comox – $380,000
Denman Island Community Education Society
Create an outdoor multi-use community space on Denman Island – $93,850
Stz’uminus First Nation
Revitalize downtown Oyster Bay – $521,900
District of Lantzville
Upgrade the main street in the village core of Lantzville – $487,500
Protection Island Lions Club
Renovate facilities at the Beacon House on Protection Island – $13,000
Regional District of Nanaimo
Construct sport courts and improve Jack Bagley Park – $500,000
Parksville & District Historical Society
Construct a new entrance pavilion at the Parksville Museum – $90,000
City of Parksville
Upgrade the Lions Ventureland Playground in Parksville – $300,000
Village of Port Alice
Repair and construct pedestrian walkways in Port Alice – $97,500
District of Ucluelet
Build bike lanes, improve accessibility, and beautify a section of Peninsula Road in Ucluelet – $750,000
Regional District of Mount Waddington
Renovate the boardwalk in Winter Harbour – $259,720
Tourism Relief Fund
Ay Lelum The Good House of Design Inc.
Design and produce authentic Indigenous tourism products for the BC market – $99,999
CruisePlus Management Ltd.
Enhance cruise packages to promote multi-day tourism across – $99,999
Coastal Rainforest Safaris Inc.
Acquire new boat to expand tour capacity in Port Hardy – $99,999
Farewell Harbour Lodge Ltd.
Upgrade remote lodge facilities on Berry Island to capture wellness market – $99,999
Cedar House Gallery Ltd.
Enhance an Indigenous art gallery in Ucluelet – $6,651
