| Grand total of infrastructure investments: |
$33.6 M |
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| Infrastructure projects: |
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| Fisgard Lighthouse National Historic Site |
| Project descriptions: |
| Fisgard Lighthouse - Exterior Lighting |
$350 K |
| This project will ensure one of Victoria`s most iconic buildings is showcased at night as well as during the day, facilitating after-hours use of the site for special events and programs. As the lighthouse continues to serve as an active automated light station, the exterior lighting will meet Coast Guard safety requirements. |
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| Site Description: |
| Fisgard Lighthouse commemorates the national significance of the first lighthouse on Canada's west coast. Fisgard has been an important symbol of sovereignty-British, Colonial and Canadian-since 1860. Along with Race Rocks lighthouse, Fisgard provides a guide for mariners to Royal Roads anchorage, Esquimalt harbour and its naval base, and points the way to Victoria harbour. |
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| Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site |
| Project descriptions: |
| Fort Rodd Hill - Exterior Lighting |
$570 K |
| This project will introduce a new level of lighting to the site- comparable to that recently completed at Fort Langley National Historic Site. The lighting will focus the public's attention on the area, improving awareness and likely increasing subsequent days of attendance. Lighting will also increase safety for visitors using the oTENTiks. |
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| Fort Rodd Hill - Restoration |
$2.4 M |
| The project will involve restoring many of Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site’s concrete walls designed to help fortify Canada’s West Coast. The fort’s walls are a key feature of the historic site, transporting visitors into the hallways and barracks that once surrounded Canadian and British soldiers. Restoration work will be done on the Upper Fortifications, Lower Battery Casemate Barracks and Lower Battery Canteen. |
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| Garry Oak Ecosystems Species at Risk Recovery in Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site and Gulf Islands National Park Reserve |
$922 K |
| To continue leadership in the conservation of Garry Oak ecosystems and associated species at risk by implementing recovery strategies including reintroduction of native plants, removal of exotic invasive species and providing continuing opportunities for public engagement in conservation. The revitalized historic nature trail, with new interpretive signage developed in collaboration with the Royal BC Museum and members of the Songees and Esquimalt First Nations, is a tangible example of stewardship actions that facilitate public connection to nature and history. |
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| Site Description: |
| Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site commemorates the national significance of the Victoria-Esquimalt coast artillery fortress in the defence of Victoria and the naval base at Esquimalt harbour, as part of the larger defence strategy of the British Empire and Canada, 1878 to 1956. |
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| Gulf Islands National Park Reserve |
| Project descriptions: |
| Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Sidney Island Visitor Day Use Area Rehabilitation |
$220 K |
| This work will involve rehabilitating important visitor facilities at Sidney Island – the most popular destination in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve. The day-use and camping areas will receive a boost with improved washrooms and picnic areas. The group camping site will also be enhanced. |
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| Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Improving Intertidal Health through Clam Garden Restoration |
$896 K |
| Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is collaborating with First Nations youth and elders and making history by reviving a traditional management practice that largely disappeared from the West Coast generations ago. Using both traditional and scientific knowledge, the park reserve is working with First Nations to actively restore two clam gardens that are at least 300 years old. Continued monitoring of the local shellfish and fish populations in the clam gardens will demonstrate the impact these restored sites have on the intertidal ecosystem and whether they can be used as a tool to improve the health of shellfish populations. |
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| Gulf Islands National Park Reserve - Greenburn Dam Rehabilitation |
$1.8 M |
| This project involves a major upgrade of Greenburn Dam to address safety issues and meet national park standards while considering the health of the local ecosystem, habitat for species at risk and potential benefits for visitors. |
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| Site Description: |
| Established in 2003, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve safeguards a portion of British Columbia's beautiful southern Gulf Islands archipelago for Canadians. These islands are representative of the Strait of Georgia Lowlands, one of the most ecologically at risk natural regions in southern Canada. A natural playground for nearby residents of Victoria and Vancouver, Gulf Islands National Park Reserve provides valuable habitat for seals, porpoises, sea lions, river otters, nesting shorebirds and other wildlife. |
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| Multiple sites |
| Project descriptions: |
| Species at Risk Recovery Strategies (multiple sites including Gulf Islands NPR and others) |
$395 K |
| This project will support the Coastal BC Field Unit in meeting its obligations under the Species at Risk Act to post Recovery Strategies on the Species at Risk Act (SARA) Public Registry. This will also help in identifying critical habitat for species atrisk. |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve |
| Project descriptions: |
| Green Point Campground Electrification |
$1.8M |
| The objective of the project is to provide a high quality and innovative camping experience in the park, by offering electrical service in each drive-in campsite. This reflects the direction outlined in the Park Management Plan to "Enhance Visitor Experiences". |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Green Point Campground Shower Buildings |
$1.5 M |
| Shower facilities are one of the most requested improvements by campers and will help to provide a high quality and innovative camping experience in the park. This project also reflects the direction outlined in the Park Management Plan objective to "Enhance Visitor Experiences" |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Dune Ecosystem Restoration |
$207 K |
| To continue restoration of the dune ecosystem and protect a rare and significant habitat, including: removing invasive species, reintroducing Pink Sand Verbana (species at risk) and restoring natural cycles of sand deposition and erosion. The project will also provide opportunities for visitors, community members and students to actively participate in dune restoration and monitoring activities. |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Highway 4 –Repair and Repaving |
$10.7 M |
| Highway 4 is the only road that provides access to the west coast of Vancouver Island and to the town of Tofino, Ucluelet, the First Nations Communities of Esowista and Ty-Histanis, many businesses, and Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. This project includes repairs and repaving of 21.4 kilometres of Highway 4 and associated infrastructure within the park. Much of the Highway 4 work is already complete and being enjoyed by community members and visitors alike. |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Water and Sewer Utilities Upgrade |
$4.3 M |
| This project continues work on a new, safer sewer & water distribution system in the Long Beach Unit of Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and includes Parks Canada’s contribution to shared infrastructure required to connect the park, local First Nation communities and the regional airport facilities to a viable potable water source. |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Grice Bay Road and Visitor Day Use Area Rehabilitation |
$1.5 M |
| Repairs will be made to Grice Bay Road to improve the driving surface, correct drainage, replace culverts and improve the Grice Bay Day Use Area parking lot. New benches and picnic tables will be installed for visitors. |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Radar Hill Road and Visitor Day Use Area Rehabilitation |
$1.5 M |
| This work will repair and repave the Radar Hill Road and improve the trail lookout area to meet visitor needs. Presently, visitors to the site are disappointed by current lookout. |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - West Coast Trail Infrastructure Rehabilitation |
$3.7 M |
| This funding will repair bridges, boardwalks, ladders and other infrastructure on the West Coast Trail, a 75 kilometres world famous hiking trail in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve. |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Sewage Lagoon Rehabilitation |
$650 K |
| The 40 year old facility will be rehabilitated to improve capacity and meet current environmental standards. |
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| Pacific Rim National Park Reserve - Restoring Salmon Streams for People and Wildlife |
$191 K |
| To restore stream ecological integrity by applying best management practices to clear log-jams, establish spawning areas, stabilise stream banks and plant native conifers. A video will also be produced to promote ecological restoration efforts and environmental stewardship. |
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| Site Description: |
| Backed by the Vancouver Island Mountain Range and facing the open Pacific Ocean, Pacific Rim National Park Reserve presents the rich natural and cultural heritage of Canada's west coast. It’s cool and wet maritime climate produces an abundance of life in the water and on land. Lush coastal temperate rainforest gives way to bountiful and diverse intertidal and sub tidal areas. These natural wonders are interwoven with the long and dynamic history of the Nuu-chah-nulth First Nations and European explorers and settlers. |
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| * Please note that the sum of individual project values may not equal the grand total indicated at the top of this document due to standard rounding errors. |
