Backgrounder: Vancouver’s North Shore communities receive over $2.7 million to revitalize public spaces and enhance tourism experiences

Today, the Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Member of Parliament for North Vancouver, on behalf of the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $2.7 million in PacifiCan funding for seven projects throughout Vancouver’s North Shore. This includes over $2.6 million for six projects funded through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund and $99,999 for one project funded through the Tourism Relief Fund.

The projects announced today include:

Canada Community Revitalization Fund

City of North Vancouver
$97,500
Funding will upgrade pathways in the commercial corridor of Lonsdale Avenue to increase accessibility. Funding will also help create queueing areas along the sidewalk, allowing the public to safely gather while visiting and shopping.

City of North Vancouver
$217,500
Funding will help build a permanent skate park at Mahon Park. The new park will provide free skateboarding, scooting, cycling and roller-skating recreation for the community.

City of North Vancouver
$500,000
Funding will create pedestrian-friendly spaces and pathways along the Esplanade corridor by installing accessible footpaths, public seating, bike racks, safety barriers, fencing and lighting.

Greater Vancouver Water District
$354,000
Funding will revitalize the outdoor space surrounding the new Watershed Centre in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve by expanding the trail network, creating a public gathering space, displaying educational illustrations and installing bike racks and a water fountain.

District of North Vancouver
$750,000
Funding will help build a new field house at Delbrook Park that includes an accessible washroom and storage space for community use.

Squamish Nation
$750,000
Funding will help design and build a multi-use recreational facility in Xwmelch'sten (West Vancouver) for a variety of sports and community events.

Tourism Relief Fund

Grouse Mountain Management Inc.
$99,999
Funding will help build a new chair lift at the Grouse Mountain resort, which will reduce wait time for skiers and improve North Vancouver’s reputation as an urban-accessible ski resort.

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