The province is cutting several cheques to support tourism in the Okanagan, Shuswap and Thompson regions.
The money is part of a $50 million investment across B.C. that includes new tourism attractions, campground developments, incorporating Indigenous culture and language, accessibility improvements, and climate change adaptations.
Projects in the Okanagan, Shuswap and Thompson include:
- City of Kelowna Island Stage Rejuvenation - $999,868;
- City of West Kelowna Boucherie Road Multi-use Pathway Phase 1 - $500,000;
- City of Vernon Becker Bike Park trail revitalization - $500,000;
- Silver Star Resort Association Silver Star Campground Enhancement - $774,850;
- Vernon Snowmobile Association Snowmobile Chalet Replacement at Silver Star - $100,000;
- Osa国际传媒橩eefe Ranch & Interior Heritage Society accessibility improvements - $30,000;
- Shuswap Tourism Farmgate Trail - $100,000;
- Back Country Horsemen Society of BC Skimikin South Multi-use Trail Loop (South Shuswap) - $86,000;
- Discover Naramata Community and Business Society dynamic digital audio tours - $79,120;
- Town of Osoyoos 85th Street pedestrian plaza construction - $550,000;
- Upper Similkameen Indian Band Hedley Mascot Mine rehabilitation - $932,345;
- Merritt Walk of Stars Society Walk of Stars: Digital & Infrastructure Revitalization $310,302.
The funding includes $20 million for repairs to Science World in Vancouver.
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