PacifiCan Announces Investments in Tourism and Small Businesses in BC

The Government of Canada is making investments in tourism and small businesses across British Columbia through two recent funding announcements from the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan).

Through PacifiCan’s Tourism Growth Program, more than $725,000 will be distributed across four organizations based in the Thompson Okanagan to attract visitors and drive local economic growth. Through this support:

• Thompson Okanagan Tourism Foundation is receiving $250,000 in funding to restore the historic Adra Tunnel on the Kettle Valley Rail Trail in Naramata.
• Silver Star Freestyle Club is receiving $250,000 to create a state-of-the-art freestyle ski and snowboard training park at SilverStar Mountain Resort in Vernon.
• Hunters Range Snowmobile Association is receiving $65,000 to upgrade its grooming equipment and trail infrastructure in Enderby for an improved rider experience.
• Wine Growers British Columbia Society is receiving $162,500 to create a user-friendly trip planning resource on its website.

Pacifican also announced support for small businesses in BC through $2.7 million in funding for Small Business BC. Small Business BC supports BC entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses through free resources, seminars, grants, personalized advice, and more.

Learn more about Pacifican’s funding for the Thompson Okanagan: https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2024/10/thompson-okanagan-communities-receive-over-725000-to-create-memorable-outdoor-experiences-and-support-sustainable-tourism.html

Learn more about PacifiCan’s funding for Small Business BC: https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/news/2024/11/government-of-canada-announces-27-million-to-support-small-businesses-in-british-columbia.html