Growing tourism opportunities in Western Newfoundland

More than $600,000 invested to enhance infrastructure and strengthen the tourism industry

Corner Brook – From skiing and snowmobiling in the winter to hiking and mountain biking in the summer, Western Newfoundland is a world-class tourist destination year-round. It supports hundreds of good jobs and generates many direct and indirect economic opportunities. Activities that all grow the province’s reputation as an attractive place to live, visit and do business. The Government of Canada is investing in tourism operators to help expand their operations and building up community infrastructure to make sure Western Newfoundland can attract more visitors, and deliver enhanced, accessible experiences for everyone to enjoy.

Committed to enhancing tourism ecosystem

Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced a total investment of $624,159 for six tourism-related projects in Western Newfoundland. Funding for these projects has been made possible through Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) and the Innovative Communities Fund (ICF).

Among those receiving non-repayable financial contributions are: Western NL DMO Inc. (Go Western), Town of Cow Head, Gros Morne Co-operating Association, Corner Brook Stream Development Coproration, Town of Humber Arm South, and Corner Brook Port Corporation.

For a full list of the projects, see the backgrounder. This announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to bolstering the region’s tourism ecosystem so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy, celebrate, and benefit from new and improved destinations and attractions.