📋 Tender Overview
BackgrounderToday the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan Minister of International Development and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada PacifiCan announced over 5.5 million in PacifiCan funding for 23 projects throughout the Thompson Okanagan. This includes 3.2 million for nine projects funded through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and over 2.3 million for 14 projects funded through the Tourism Relief Fund.The projects announced today includeCanada Community Revitalization FundCity of Kelowna750000Funding will go towards adding accessibility features to Pandosy Waterfront Park in Kelowna including a floating dock pedestrian lighting wayfinding signage and mobile infrastructure.City of Penticton750000Funding will go towards building a new lake-to-lake bike route between Okanagan Lake and Skaha Lake. The safe and dedicated cycling route and pedestrian sidewalk will allow easy public access across the city.200000Funding will go towards the construction of two accessible community washrooms at Pentictons Kiwanis Park Safety Village and Riverside Park.City of Vernon639000Funding will be used for the continued development of Civic Memorial Park. Project activities include upgrading an existing building to improve energy efficiency and the creation of accessible public washrooms and a community meeting space.City of West Kelowna416250Funding will go towards revitalizing four community parks in West Kelowna Beechnut Pritchard Paula and Shetler Park. Upgrades include landscape and parking enhancements and the installation of new playground equipment volleyball courts and picnic areas.District of Peachland53188Funding will be used to expand and improve the accessibility of multi-use pathways that link Heritage Park to downtown Peachland. Project activities include installing new streetlights expanding the parking lot and adding safe trail connections and crosswalks.Golden Off Road Motorcycle Association30000Funding will go towards building a new recreational site at the trailhead of the Associations new off-road motorcycle trail system. The campground will include 20 campsites and serve as a staging area for snowmobile activities in the winter.OKeefe Ranch and interior Heritage Society94915Funding will help create ten glamping accommodation units at the OKeefe Ranch Historic Site in Vernon. The project will leverage green technology and improve accessibility for persons with disabilities.Osoyoos Museum Society310530Funding will go towards redeveloping the lower level of the Osoyoos Museum to include cultural artifact displays and multi-purpose work rooms to host community gatherings and events.Tourism Relief Fund1375647 Alberta Ltd.99999Funding will help Alpha Mountain Lodging establish a cabin retreat and backcountry guide business in Revelstoke. Work includes building four cabins for all-season tourism use.Argus Properties Ltd.99999Funding will help build a floating platform and ramp extension for Hotel Eldorados marina dock on Okanagan Lake. Improvements will expand existing floatplane services bringing visitors from Vancouver to Kelowna.British Columbia Snowmobile Federation500000Funding will go towards creating a recreational snowmobile trail program which will support snowmobile clubs in the province and enhance tourism offerings.Carpe Diem Tours Ltd.85000Funding will go towards purchasing a new vehicle and facilitate further development of winery tours targeted to francophone and other visitors to the Okanagan.Elevation Outdoors Experiential Programs Association219600Funding will go towards expanding operations at Kelowna Bike Rentals including the purchase of 92 new bikes including adaptive e-bikes mountain and city bikes and cycling accessories.ERTCU Travel Group Ltd99999Funding will help develop and market a series of new RV tours across rural British Columbia targeting the international market. Extreme Yeti Adventures Ltd.96000Funding will go towards purchasing state-of-the-art avionics equipment parachutes and additional aircraft to offer customers a safer and improved skydiving experience in Golden.Iconoclast Developments Ltd.99999Funding will go towards renovating and improving Sorcerer Lodges on-mountain lodge facilities and infrastructure near Golden.Renedian Adventures Ltd.99999Funding will go towards purchasing four motorcycles a van and trailer and hiring additional staff to increase motorcycle tour services in Kelowna.Revelstoke Accommodation Association135000Funding will help Tourism Revelstoke develop a Destination Management Plan in collaboration with tourism stakeholders in the region. The plan will be a guiding document for Revelstokes tourism vision.Revelstoke Mountain Resort99999Funding will go towards building a mountain bike skills park which will extend the ski resorts tourism seasons.Thompson Okanagan Tourism Association500000Funding will go towards conducting sustainability assessments for rural tourism businesses in British Columbia to help them adopt and implement sustainable and environmentally responsible operational practices.Vernon Winter Carnival Society125000Funding will go towards new activities that expand the Vernon Winter Carnival a 10-day winter festival featuring over 100 local events.Wine Country Studios56960Funding will go towards expanding and promoting unique Metis art workshops and classes to tourists visiting West Kelowna.
