Title:
Expanding Community Tourism Platforms
Agreement Number:
2021-CN-000679
Agreement Value:
$333,600.00
Agreement Date:
Dec 22, 2020 - Mar 31, 2023
Description:
Develop and promote Hay River as a tourism destination. Hay River’s 2020 Tourism Development Plan identifies key community tourism infrastructure investments necessary for the growth and development of tourism opportunities. This project will support those investments and enable the Town to partner with tourism operators to develop market-ready tourism products and services. The project activities include procurement of multipurpose flooring and conference equipment for the community center and expanding the capacity of the Porritt Landing Marina by purchasing seasonal docking. The Town will also create marketing and promotional materials for conferences, accommodations, and local and attractions, purchase trade show equipment, improve its tourism website and carry out a targeted digital and traditional advertising.
Organization:
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Expected Results:
As a result of the project, the Town will be ready to promote Hay River as a tourism destination. Increased visitation and longer overnight stays will increase the business opportunities for the tourism, hospitality and service industries. The project is expected to create 3 new positions, expand 14 positions and maintain 22 positions in the sector.
Location:
HAY RIVER, Northwest Territories, CA X0E1G1
Reference Number:
0780-2020-2021-Qrt4-0000098
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Government
Recipient's Legal Name:
TOWN OF HAY RIVER
Federal Riding Name:
Northwest Territories
Federal Riding Number:
61001
Program:
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth)
Program Purpose:
Inclusive Diversification and Economic Advancement in the North (IDEANorth) makes foundational investments in economic infrastructure, sector development and capacity building to help position Northerners in the territories to take advantage of Canada's innovation economy. The IDEANorth program focuses on four priority areas: economic growth and sector development; business scale-up, productivity and innovation; small-scale economic infrastructure development; and foundational economic infrastructure.