The Metropolis of Thunder Bay obtained a $230,821 funding for the winter tourism programming from FedNor on Friday.
THUNDER BAY — The town’s winter tourism programming bought an additional shot within the arm on Friday.
The Federal Financial Growth Company for Northern Ontario (FedNor) introduced that they are going to be offering the Metropolis of Thunder Bay with a $230,821 funding for his or her winter tourism programming.
“Thunder Bay’s winter tourism industry generates not just incomes and economic activity for our region, but it also provides good jobs across the region,” stated Patty Hajdu, minister chargeable for FedNor and MP for Thunder Bay-Superior North.
“This is a way for FedNor to not only support them but to make that tourism is still a huge consideration in the winter.”
Hajdu, who can also be minister of Indigenous companies, added that the advantages of individuals coming to Thunder Bay are long-lasting.
“I can’t tell you how often people have come here for a specific event and they’ll say ‘I had no idea how beautiful it was,’” Hajdu stated.
“They put Thunder Bay on their lists of places to come back to when they have an opportunity to spend some time exploring our region.”
The funding can be used to help the town’s SnowDay on the Waterfront, which takes place on Household Day (Feb. 17) at Marina Park.
The occasion options public artwork, snowshoeing, skating, ice fishing and video games.
A part of the funding was additionally used to assist the town in its internet hosting of the 2024 Ontario Winter Video games.
“Thunder Bay is a four-season destination, and winter activities for all ages are key to our approach,” Mayor Ken Boshcoff stated in a ready assertion.
“We’re grateful for this investment in our community, helping us offer exciting winter experiences that attract visitors and strengthen our cultural hub.”
