Canada makes key funding to assist NWT tourism business

CanNor is investing over $ 375,000 to help renovate the soon-to-be-relocated Yellowknife Visitor Center

The tourism industry plays an important economic, social and cultural role in the Northwest Territories and is an important part of the diversification of the Nordic economy. The Government of Canada has supported the industry since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and has demonstrated its commitment to helping the northern tourism industry through the crisis and for the post-pandemic period so that the areas are ready to welcome tourists from in across Canada and around the world once the right conditions are in place.

During the pandemic, tourism companies have demonstrated their resilience, patience, creativity and adaptability. Tourism is a major driver of economic diversification in the NWT and will play a key role in the area’s economic recovery. The Government of Canada continues to support the industry through CanNor and is stepping up aid by providing a new investment in NWT’s tourism infrastructure.

Federal government supports tourist infrastructure in Yellowknife, NWT

Today, Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honorable Mélanie Joly, Minister for Economic Development and Languages ​​and Minister responsible for CanNor, announced an investment of over $ 375,000 to award a two-year Yellowknife renovation project support soon relocated visitor center.

The renovation will improve the visitor experience and ensure accessibility to the new Center Square Mall in downtown Yellowknife. The Yellowknife Visitor Center is a tourist hub and is often the base for visitors exploring Yellowknife, NWT’s north slave region and beyond. The new central location in downtown Yellowknife will also support the city’s economic development.

This announcement demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to supporting the tourism industry in the Northwest Territories and across the country. CanNor’s continued support to the NWT tourism industry is helping to build a stronger and more resilient tourism economy in the north and supporting the communities.