Province commits $5M to tourism projects in North
The provincial government has announced nearly $5 million in funding to support 24 tourism projects in Northern Ontario.
The funding, which is being provided through the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC), includes money for a variety of local construction projects.
"Northern Ontario is an incredibly scenic region, with limitless potential for tourism," said Northern Development Minister Greg Rickford. "These investments will help northern tourism operations expand their offerings, create jobs and promote regional prosperity, while showcasing this beautiful part of Ontario to visitors from across the province and around the world."
The following projects are receiving NOHFC funding for construction works:
- $500,000 for the Town of Blind River to renovate Marina Park
- $419,465 for Veilleux Camping & Marina – a resort in Hearst – to purchase equipment and build new facilities, including campsites and fishing huts
- $369,550 for the Municipality of Red Lake to hire an engineering firm to produce technical drawings of Red Lake Events Centre
- $319,114 for the Town of Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands to refurbish Northeastern Manitoulin and the Islands Recreation Centre
- $317,224 for Kapuskasing Golf Club to revamp its clubhouse
- $253,239 for the Township of St. Joseph to rehabilitate Richards Landing Municipal Marina
- $251,700 for Blind River Curling Club to repair its roof
- $200,000 for Lakehouse Marina to establish a waterfront resort and event centre in Echo Bay
- $199,350 for Blind River Development Corporation to renovate Blind River Visitor Information Centre
- $177,220 for the Town of Thessalon to update Lakeside Park washroom facilities
- $162,000 for Gore Bay Museum to restore its glass canopy and replace its roof
- $131,150 for the Town of Thessalon to revamp Thessalon Marina
- $110,520 for the Local Services Board of Lac St-Thérèse to refurbish a dock and boat launch
The NOHFC provides financial assistance to projects that stimulate growth, job creation and skills development in Ontario’s north.
Since June 2018, the fund has invested more than $575 million in 4,835 projects, leveraging more than $1.86 billion in investment and creating or sustaining more than 7,700 jobs.