Valemount will receive $56,566 for tourism related projects, Prince George-Valemount MLA Shirley Bond said Tuesday.
The money comes from the provincial government's resort municipality initiative and will allow Valemount to implement projects such as a local festival and work on Cranberry Marsh.
The program is incentive-driven, with contributions based on accommodation revenues from the previous year of business in 14 eligible municipalities.
"We know that a key driver of the Valemount economy is the tourism sector," Bond said. "The funds generated through the resort municipality program allow communities to invest in projects that can improve tourism infrastructure or enhance service with the goal of increasing the number of tourists who choose to visit our region."
