SMITHERS – New Democrat MLA Nathan Cullen says new support from the BC NDP government for a tourism project in Stikine will attract visitors, boost the local economy and help the community recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The Hudson Bay Mountain Resort is a huge part of our community and an outstanding ski destination here in Northern B.C.,” said Nathan Cullen, MLA for Stikine. “I’m thrilled that our government is supporting new improvements to the resort with a investment of more than $400,000 that will create more opportunities for them to attract more visitors to our beautiful community.”

This funding of $418,000 for the Hudson Bay Mountain Resort is part of a $21.3 million investment from the BC New Democrat government for shovel-ready destination development projects. People in Stikine will benefit from this funding, as it will not only support people working in tourism but also help grow the local economy into the future.

The destination development funding invests in implementation-ready tourism infrastructure and amenities projects that support the recovery and resilience of tourism by creating jobs and developing infrastructure that will attract visitors to B.C. communities in the near and long term.  Projects were chosen for their demonstrated tourism benefits to communities and British Columbians, along with new jobs, many of which will provide employment for apprentices, youth, new Canadians, women, and First Nations.

Since the beginning of the pandemic, the New Democrat government has worked closely with B.C.’s tourism sector and provided $228 million in support to ensure businesses and non-profits can continue to draw visitors and benefit local communities for years to come.

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For more information on destination development funding and a list of projects, visit: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2022TACS0003-000124