The Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario is supporting 36 regional initiatives with $7.6-million.
The money will allow municipalities to complete essential work to improve their community as well as assist organizations with tourism campaigns over the summer.
The Municipality of Red Lake is receiving nearly $74,000 to complete the design and construction plans for a new Regional Events Centre.
The Friends of White Otter Castle is welcoming more than $185,000 to complete essential restorations and upgrades to the White Otter Castle, south of Ignace.
The City of Kenora is getting $1-million to launch Phase 4 of the communities downtown revitalization strategy.
The FedNor investment includes over $1 million in Destination Marketing Organization assistance to support seven projects designed to position the region as an attractive travel destination and dynamic place to live and work.
Tourism Northern Ontario is receiving $50,000 to launch an Experience Fishing Program, a three-year pilot project designed to train lodge-based tourism operators to attract and service new clients.
Indigenous Tourism Ontario is getting $200,000 to implement a Northern Ontario Indigenous Culinary Tourism Strategy.
Here is a breakdown on some of the regional funding:
Kenora
City of Kenora $1,000,000
Launch Phase IV of the community’s downtown revitalization strategy.
Municipality of Red Lake $73,900
Complete Class A engineered drawings, design development, construction plans, and Leadership Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) accreditation services for Regional Events Centre.
Thunder Bay/Rainy River
Atikokan EDC $185,000
Purchase a custom-designed mobile event stage to create tourism opportunities throughout the Atikokan region.
Atikokan EDC $81,900
Implement the Tourism Atikokan Marketing Plan that includes updated highway signage, print and video materials.
Atikokan EDC $171,900
Hire a community economic development officer for a three-year period to support community and regional development initiatives in the Atikokan region.
Cushing Lake Resort $90,000
Support the expansion of the Cushing Lake Resort, which includes installing a new water filtration system, docks, electrical upgrades and safety enhancements.
Friends Of White Otter Castle $185,310
Complete essential restorations and upgrades to White Otter Castle.
Rainy River Future Development Corporation $55,000
Develop a tourism marketing plan for the region.
Township of Conmee $146,000
Support the construction of an outdoor tourism facility.
Upsala Local Service Board $21,200
Implementation of a new branding and marketing strategy.
Thunder Bay/Superior North
City of Thunder Bay $750,000
Infrastructure to support the development of Prince Arthur’s Landing Phase 2 Cultural Campus on the Thunder Bay Waterfront.
Destination Marketing Organization Initiatives
Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada $250,082
Market preparedness and brand development for Destination Indigenous.
Indigenous Tourism Ontario $200,000
Implement Northern Ontario Indigenous Culinary Tourism Strategy.
North of Superior Tourism Association Inc. $60,708
Develop the Lake Superior Circle Tour website and mobile app.
North of Superior Tourism Association Inc. $328,409
Hire a coordinator for a three-year period to implement the Lake Superior North Shore Tourism Strategy.
Tourism Industry Association of Canada $124,980
Coordinate and host the Canadian Experiences Rural Summit in Northern Ontario.
Tourism Northern Ontario $50,000
Launch the Experience Fishing Program, a three-year pilot project designed to train lodge-based tourism operators to attract and service new market segments.
