July 5, 2022
(Above image: Honourable Jim Carr, RAMWC President & CEO Terry Slobodian, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change Terry Duguid)
Thanks to funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), the Royal Aviation Museum of Western Canada (RAMWC) has received $500,000 for exhibit development.
On June 10, 2022, Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change on behalf of the Honourable Daniel Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan and Member of Parliament for Saint Boniface – Saint Vital, and the Honourable Jim Carr, Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, announced an investment of $10,853,481 to support 39 projects in Manitoba’s hard-hit tourism sector. This funding is provided through the Tourism Relief Fund, Canada Community Revitalization Fund, and Regional Relief and Recovery Fund programs.
From northern lights and polar bears in Churchill to The Forks historic site in downtown Winnipeg—tourism is an integral part of the province’s economy. The Government of Canada recognizes the impact that the pandemic has had on Manitoba’s tourism industry, and is helping travel, tourism and recreation providers recover, build back better, and safely welcome visitors to enjoy new and unique experiences and destinations.
As the Honourable Dan Vandal stated, “Summer is right around the corner the time is now to welcome visitors back to our province and safely enjoy all Manitoba has to offer. Manitoba is known as a gathering place, where people come together to experience the rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and history of our province. Tourism is a critical industry for Manitoba and through these investments, our government is helping the travel, tourism, and recreation providers create new—or enhance existing—experiences, revitalizing communities, and attract visitors. Together, we are ready to welcome people from across Canada and the world back to Manitoba.”
Assiniboine Park Conservancy and The Forks Renewal Corporation also received $500k each, to put towards The Leaf – Canada’s Diversity Gardens and a Treaty Knowledge Centre, respectively. Pineridge Hollow received funding to develop winter recreational activities that include skating trails Indigenous teaching guides, outdoor classrooms, and self-guided meditation spaces. Eagle Nest Landing Inc., Fort Whyte Alive, and Canadian Fossil Discovery Centre were also among the recipients.
“Manitoba is home to a wide range of unique and diverse tourist attractions – places that draw visitors from near and far seeking to experience all that this province has to offer. Over the last two years, our tourism operators have demonstrated a spirit of unbreakable perseverance and resilience. It is a pleasure to be able to support them in their efforts to showcase us among Canada’s top destinations.” Terry Duguid, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
RAMWC also received funding from the City of Winnipeg for exhibit development.
View the full list of PrairiesCan funding recipients.
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