Government of Canada supports tourism recovery and community infrastructure in Niagara region
Backgrounder
October 12, 2022
Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced an investment of more than $8.2 million, through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), for 34 community infrastructure and tourism projects in the Niagara Region:
| Recipient | Project | Funding contribution | Fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls | Improve tennis and basketball courts throughout the City of Niagara Falls. | $750,000 | CCRF |
| Corporation of the City of St. Catharines | Renovate the St. Catharines Museum and Welland Canals Centre. | $176,250 | CCRF |
| Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie | Revitalize downtown Jarvis Street to embrace the historical riverfront area. | $750,000 | CCRF |
| Corporation of the Town of Lincoln | Construct a community butterfly garden in the Town of Lincoln (Beamsville). | $425,000 | CCRF |
| Corporation of the Town of Lincoln | Improve accessible parking, lighting and signage in downtown Jordan Village. | $188,625 | CCRF |
| Corporation of the Town of Pelham | Rehabilitate the Town of Pelham's tennis courts in Centennial Park. | $201,750 | CCRF |
| Corporation of the Town of Pelham | Improve the infrastructure of a community event space at the Town Hall/Peace Park complex. | $750,000 | CCRF |
| Downtown Bench Beamsville Business Improvement Association | Transform a pedestrian pathway into a 200-ft public walking art gallery. | $33,000 | CCRF |
| Downtown Niagara Falls o/a Downtown Board of Management | Install retractable gates in downtown Niagara Falls to convert busy roadways into walkable promenades. | $90,000 | CCRF |
| Grimsby Public Library | Retrofit the Grimsby Public Library and Art Gallery. | $41,790 | CCRF |
| Niagara Falls Lions Club* | Construct a 373-sq. ft. addition and a new barrier-free washroom in the existing Niagara Lions Club building. | $110,671 | CCRF |
| Niagara Falls Public Library | Expand and improve the Stamford Library, making it more accessible. | $750,000 | CCRF |
| Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority | Improve greenspace infrastructure and increase safe access to six sites throughout the Niagara Watershed. | $750,000 | CCRF |
| Niagara-on-the-Lake Public Library | Purchase and install various accessibility items, a self-checkout unit and install a library lending locker. | $68,678 | CCRF |
| St. Catharines Downtown Association | Beautify the area used to implement the Downtown St. Catharines Summer Activation. | $84,724 | CCRF |
| St. George and St. Archangel Michael Serbian Orthodox | Renovate and beautify outdoor grounds at the Serbian Community Centre in Niagara Falls. | $149,872 | CCRF |
| The Niagara Parks Commission | Improve landscape and access of the Canadian Horseshoe Falls at the new Niagara Parks Power Station. | $522,285 | CCRF |
| Twenty Valley Tourism Association | Construct oversized benches in the Niagara Benchlands. | $63,400 | CCRF |
| Welland Public Library | Improve the accessibility of Welland Library entrance/exit doors. | $28,875 | CCRF |
| 2021 Canada Games Host Society | Support cultural/arts programming through nightly live performances at the 2022 Canada Games. | $197,000 | TRF |
| The Authentic Downtown Niagara Falls | Create a mixed-use event space on Queen Street in Downtown Niagara Falls. | $65,159 | TRF |
| Bench Brewing | Renovate historic church to be used as a venue for large events and expand outdoor patio area. | $500,000 | TRF |
| Byland Estate Winery | Increase accessibility, improve the hosting area and add amenities. | $56,900 | TRF |
| Centennial House Bed and Breakfast and Small Weddings | Modernize and upgrade amenities and infrastructure. | $21,154 | TRF |
| City of Niagara Falls | Undertake review of Niagara Falls' music economy with focus on its impact to grow tourism and extend visitation. | $500,000 | TRF |
| Hare Wine Co. | Create a new seated wine tasting experience and launch an online Wine Club. | $100,000 | TRF |
| Henry of Pelham | Restore and renovate a historic barn to improve experiences, including tours and events. | $100,000 | TRF |
| Hinterbrook Estate Winery | Expand outdoor tasting garden and improve accessibility. | $100,000 | TRF |
| Icellars Estate Winery | Purchase wine bottling system to create wine tasting kits and enhance virtual wine tasting experiences. | $60,000 | TRF |
| Mazewood | Create a permanent snow hill to facilitate and increase winter outdoor recreational activities and a Christmas market. | $100,000 | TRF |
| Pearl Morissette Estate Winery | Expand the existing farm and gardens, develop an agri-tourism strategy, including guided tours and workshops, and the develop an online sales e-platform. | $49,500 | TRF |
| Plenty Canada* | Enhance Jordan Hollow Park by installing contemporary Indigenous public art to create the Jordan Hollow Indigenous Cultural Park. | $180,000 | TRF |
| Ravine Vineyard Estate Winery | Expand outdoor covered patio space. | $100,000 | TRF |
| Reif Estate Winery | Create a four-season tented facility adjacent to vineyard to allow for year-round outdoor events. | $50,000 | TRF |
| *Pending successful execution of contribution agreement with FedDev Ontario. | |||
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