Grants and Contributions

Following these observations, the committee engaged a specialized firm to carry out a pre-feasibility study for a multifunctional corridor along a well-defined route. The route was chosen by the committee with the aim of serving most of the town’s districts and most age groups. Two residences for seniors and people with disabilities (about 200 people) will be served, along with the area around École du Perce-Neige. The school is one of the largest in Quebec, with over 900 students. The Town plans to upgrade its existing 2.5 km of multi-use trails and construct an additional 5.3 km. The results of the pre-feasibility study and the road safety committee’s analysis show that the development of a multifunctional corridor would contribute to user safety and be economically viable for the Town. The corridor would follow the route laid out by the committee and would be a combination of a designated roadway, a school corridor, sidewalks and a bike path. There will be vertical and horizontal signs all along the route to ensure user safety.

The objective is to identify/research a walkway corridor along the stretch of coastline from Rose Blanche to Cape Anguille.
The outcome of this project will connect communities through exiting footpaths, through trail way infrastructure already in place and to look at new trail development. Linking the communities will create a safer, inclusive pedestrian and cycling route. Once complete, residents will benefit from a multi-purpose path that will better connect different neighbourhoods and connect the region as a whole. This project is regional in scope and will involve a MOU amongst the various communities.

Purchase 1 accessible van to service the Rainy River District (covering over 15,000 km) towns and Indigenous communities in Northwestern Ontario, which would service: Fort Frances, Emo, Rainy River, Couchiching, Seine River, Lac La Croix, Nigigoonsiminikaaning, Rainy River First Nations, Naicatchewenin, Mitaanjigaming, Mishkosiminiziibiing First Nation, Anishinaabeg of Naongashiing, Ojibways of Onigaming as well as residents living in the unincorporated areas of the district.

Restoring stream bank and riparian zone, creating recreational green space, adding walkway, picnic tables, and other design elements.

The Old Days Pond Access to Nature project will directly enhance access to nature at Old Days Pond by resorting and replanting 3000m2 of native wetland vegetation and repairing 350m of walkway providing public access to green space and natural wetland area and enhancing the quality or quantity of healthy and safe natural systems to connect people to nature. Additionally, the 6 to 8 bird boxes throughout the conservation area to support the long-term health and biodiversity of the wetland ecosystem.

Transit assessment to identify transit and transportation needs, gaps and potential solutions for Fraser Valley Regional District, BC.

Undertake a transit infrastructure study in an effort to modernize the existing transit fleet for communities in Kings County, NS.

Assessment of the transit landscape and potential needs to improve the existing transportation options including needs for improved transit safety, transit infrastructure, service options and route feasibility.

The project involves building a new multi-use path, which would start at the church (a historic site) and end at Lépine street. With this multi-use pathway, residents will be able to safely walk, bike or use other forms of active transportation. The path will be about 300 m long and 3 m wide and will border the cemetery.

The Nanoose Economic Development Corporation (NEDC) is applying for $907,641.88 in funding for Phase 2 of the Snaw-Naw-As multi-use trail. NEDC leads the overall economic development of Snaw-Naw-As Nation members and was created to implement various community and economic development initiatives that were outlined throughout several community engagement and planning sessions. The waterfront area was identified by Nation members and staff as a key area for economic and redevelopment opportunities, including implementing a commercial campground, office space, boat launch aquaculture business, member housing, and outdoor gathering spaces.
Funding for the construction of Phase 1 of the Snaw-Naw-As multi-use path was approved by the British Columbia Active Transportation (BCAT) Fund and involved connecting the campground on Snaw-Naw-As Road to the Market and employment centre between Island Highway and Lantzville Road. Previously there were informal trail connections, however safety concerns were expressed by community members who were unable to utilize the trails for a variety of reasons related to accessibility. The multi-use path is the first within the Nation’s community to provide active transportation infrastructure from the community to the Market and employment centre, with the hope to enhance pedestrian and cyclist activity that is accessible for all ages and abilities. The Market and employment centre is a critical amenity to the community and offers a range of services to up to 30,000 motorists passing along the highway everyday, including electric vehicle charging and a Tim Hortons. The Market also employs approximately 25 members of Snaw-Naw-As Nation, which is critical to the local tourism industry.
NEDC is seeking funding to implement Phase 2 of the Snaw-Naw-As multi-use path, the final segment of this project that will fully link the community’s waterfront to the Market and employment centre. The main benefit of the project is to increase the amount of active transportation infrastructure in the community, while addressing safety concerns by providing users with a safer connection from the waterfront to the Market and employment centre. The project will also provide Snaw-Naw-As members with increased opportunities to remain active and to enhance active transportation connectivity and accessibility to homes within the community. In doing so, the proposed project will support Snaw-Naw-As’ priorities to build a stronger and more resilient community through increased health benefits and accessibility. The proposed project will support Snaw-Naw-As’ most vulnerable members such as youth, elders, young families with baby strollers, and low-income members.
Phase 2 involves installing a 295-metre asphalt extension to the Snaw-Naw-As multi-use path. The proposed project will provide the following amenities:
• 82 sq.m area for a food truck platform (approx. 4m x 20m)
• 10 outdoor lamp posts for pathway lighting
• 3 benches and 5 picnic tables
• 1 bike rack
• Non-greenery landscaping (1 totem pole and 1 trash / recycling receptacle)
The project is being delivered and sponsored by NEDC and has the full support of Snaw-Naw-As First Nation Chief and Council. Other supporters of the development are the Parksville and Qualicum Beach Chamber of Commerce, as well as the Oceanside Tourism organization, who have expressed their support for tourism-related development from the Nation, including the campground and waterfront development. The project also supports the Pan-Canadian Framework on Climate Change by investing in healthier, more sustainable modes of transportation; and CleanBC’s goal of doubling active transportation trips by 2030. It also provides a key step in connecting to the wider community and regional trail network, including the 'North Road Beach Access Trail' approximately 1km east.