Destination Development

Amplify Will Continue to Rock B.C. Communities

The Province has approved a one-year $7.5 million renewal of the program, which supports live music events in BC, industry development, and artists' career development. The fund not only serves to develop BC's music industry, but also helps attract visitors and grow BC tourism.

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Ferry Improvements Making Life Better for Coastal Communities

Coastal communities are benefiting from improved ferry services, including a 15% fare reduction on smaller and northern routes, 2,700 additional round trips a year, free Monday to Thursday passenger travel for seniors, and a fare freeze on major routes.

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Province Funding Restoration of Historic Nanaimo Coal Mine Structure

The Morden Colliery, originally built in the early 1900's, is an important piece of Vancouver Island's coal mining history, and one of only two remaining structures of its type in North America. After stabilizing and repairing the structure, plans are underway to connect it to Hemer Provincial Park via a multi-use trail.

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Immigration Pilot Program Helps Drive Economic Growth

The Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) Entrepreneur Immigration Regional Pilot aims to attract international entrepreneurs to establish businesses in regional communities. Through the program, experienced entrepreneurs and high-demand foreign workers can gain a permanent path to citizenship.

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Greater Victoria Harbour Authority Hails 12-year Deal with Norwegian Cruise Lines

The new long-term deal guarantees Norwegian Cruise Lines a Pier-A South Berth at Ogden Point through 2030. The harbour authority says that the long-term certainty could attract capital investment, and allow businesses working with the cruise industry to plan for the long-term.

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Province Provides Record Funding for Ground Search and Rescue in B.C.

The government of BC is providing $18.6 million in one-time funding to ground search and rescure groups (GSAR), to be used over the next three years. The new funding, supplemental to the $9 million already provided for operational costs, will provide administrative support, allow for equipment renewals, and bolster training.

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Improving Internet Access for People in the Kootenays

26 communities in the Kootenays will be receiving improved high-speed internet, thanks to $4.8 million in provincial funding. Utilizing the funding, the Columbia Basin Broadband Corporation (CBBC) will be installing 125 kms of fibre-optic infrastructure, allowing faster and more reliable internet service for residents in the Slocan Valley and South Country areas.

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First Peoples Hospitality Program Provides Training and Job-search Support in the Hospitality Industry for Young Indigenous Adults

The First Peoples Hopitality Program, which couples 18 weeks of occupational skills and employability training with 6 weeks of on-the-job experience, aims to provide a career path in the hospitality industry for up to 20 local young Indigenous adults. Local inns and hotels have partnered with the program to ensure that participants will have job opportunities upon completion of the training.

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New MOU Between CCCTA and ITBC to Nurture Indigenous Tourism

A new memorandum of understanding between Indigenous Tourism BC (ITBC) and the Cariboo Chilcotin Coast Tourism Association (CCCTA) seeks to promote the growth of Indigenous tourism in the region. Through collaboration, both parties hope to develop new tourism experiences and build a sustainable visitor economy.

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B.C. First Nations, Province Partner in Historic Revenue-sharing Agreement

In a historic new agreement with the provincial government, First Nations communities will receive 7% of the total provincial gaming revenue for the next 25 years, providing a stable and long-term revenue source for community investment.

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