Indigenous Tourism Businesses in BC Recipients of Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream Funding
The Government of Canada and the National Aboriginal Capital Corporations Association (NACCA) announced and celebrated a number of projects receiving non-refundable funding support through the Indigenous Tourism Fund’s Signature Indigenous Tourism Experiences Stream.
A total of $2.7M in non-repayable funding has been awarded to 3 Indigenous tourism businesses in BC:
- Homalco Wildlife Tours is receiving $1 million to expand its offerings with new vessels, upgraded accommodations, and a pier replacement, supporting significant growth in wildlife and cultural tourism.
- Ktunaxa Nation is receiving $745,000 toward St. Eugene Resort, a transformed residential school, to add glamping options, renovate hotel rooms and upgrade its RV park to enrich its offerings while honouring its history.
- Nk’Mip Desert Cultural Centre is receiving $1 million to expand exhibits, revitalize interpretive programs and showcase the modern Osoyoos Indian Band to solidify its role as a leading cultural tourism destination.
Together with the seven other projects across Canada receiving funding as part of this announcement, these projects are expected to attract a total of 187,000 additional tourists to Indigenous tourism businesses, boosting revenue streams and creating approximately 200 new jobs for Indigenous Peoples.
This initiative is also a part of the Federal Tourism Growth Strategy, which aims to realize the full potential of Canadian tourism and confirm Canada’s place as a top global destination.
Read the full News Release: https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2025/03/advancing-the-indigenous-tourism-sector.html
