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Province announces $50M fund for major tourist attractions
NANAIMO — Applications are now open for funding to help drive tourists to the province’s largest attractions when restrictions ease in coming weeks.
Premier John Horgan on Tuesday, May 18 announced $50 million for tourism operators and bus companies. Payments max out at $1 million for operators and $500,000 for bus companies.
Horgan said the pandemic had far-reaching effects on B.C.’s tourism industry and economy.
“Not just on those anchor attractions, but to the many communities that depend on tourism landmarks to have people coming through their community to boost the local economy and bring visitors to town.”