The Ministry of Water, Land and Resource Stewardship recently announced a new Adventure Tourism Hub with the goal of streamlining permitting process and making it…
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Nominate someone for B.C.’s top honours
To celebrate service excellence, the B.C. government invites the public to nominate outstanding individuals for the province’s two highest honours: the Order of British Columbia…
Local tourism groups get Destination BC marketing funding
This National Tourism Week, Destination BC is announcing nearly $4.2 million in funding through the 2025/26 intake of its Co-operative Marketing Partnerships Program. This funding…
CAMAL taking over operation of Fort Steele
Cranbrook Archives, Museum and Landmark Society (CAMAL), the new operator of Fort Steele Heritage Town, is planning new, dynamic, interactive and diverse visitor experiences that…
Grant funds available for fairs, festivals and events
The B.C. government is providing $15 million in one-time grants to eligible events through the B.C. Fairs, Festivals and Events fund (BCFFE). Event organizers will…
Destination BC launches climate resiliency initiative
To support sustainability and climate resilience, Destination BC has released the BC Tourism Climate Resiliency Initiative (BCTCRI), to help B.C.’s tourism industry face the impacts…
Meet B.C.’s new official fossil emblem
The elasmosaur is now British Columbia’s official fossil emblem. The elasmosaur is a large marine reptile that lived along the coast of B.C. This prehistoric…
Four regional tourism projects get $2.74 million in support
Four East Kootenay tourism projects are among 31 new infrastructure tourism projects in B.C. to receive significant funding from the Destination Development Fund. The Destination…
National Fire Equipment Cache announced for Banff
The federal government July 6 announced the upgrading of a National Fire Equipment Cache in Banff National Park, through the construction of a new facility…
Local sporting events get provincial funds
Nearly 140 sport organizations throughout the province, including six in the East Kootenay, are benefiting from $1 million in support from the B.C. government to…