The community of Tulita has a second campground in development. The Bear River Campground is expected to be completed next summer and will include a cookhouse, tent pads, heated Macpherson tents and a walking trail.
The project will be funded by the Government of the Northwest Territories, the Hamlet of Tulita and the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor).
This is the second time that these partners have collaborated to advance tourism infrastructure in Tulita. The Hamlet’s first campground Mackenzie Park was completed in 2017.
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Each project has led to economic benefits for the hamlet, both short term through construction jobs, and long term through park operation, maintenance and tourism.
Below is the full news release issued by CanNor.
Investment supports growing interest in campground facilities in hamlet
September 4, 2018 – Tulita, NT – Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)
Developing tourism infrastructure in the North allows communities to grow and diversify their economies. That is why the Government of Canada, through the Northern Aboriginal Economic Opportunities Program (NAEOP), has invested over $79,000 to construct a campground and facilities in the Hamlet of Tulita.
The announcement was made today by Michael McLeod, Member of Parliament for the Northwest Territories, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CanNor.
Funding will go towards the construction of a campground with twenty camping pads, fire pits, communal eating shelters, washroom facilities, and a seasonal dock to allow access from the Bear River. The campground will enhance facilities for summer tourists, extend the camping season into the winter, and increase seasonal community employment.
Quotes
“Our government is strongly committed to working collaboratively with residents, businesses, as well as with local and territorial governments to bring people together on projects that benefit their communities. There are great opportunities for economic and tourism development thanks to the Bear Creek Campground and we’re proud to see the community seizing these. This investment will help provide an enjoyable experience for tourists and will benefit residents of the Hamlet of Tulita.”
- The Honourable Navdeep Bains
Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CanNor
“Through this investment, there will be increased economic activity in the Hamlet of Tulita. Residents will benefit from increased visitor numbers and spending. The Government of Canada is proud to support projects that foster economic development and support the wellbeing of communities in the North.”
- Michael McLeod
Member of Parliament for Northwest Territories
“The Bear River Campground will enable Tulita and the Sahtu Region to further tap into the direct and indirect benefits created through tourism. The project demonstrates the successful collaboration at the local, territorial and national levels to build on regional strengths to advance economic diversification. This is the second campground that will be established in Tulita in as many years, which speaks to the community’s overwhelming ability to welcome visitors and in doing so, build and expand their economy.”
- Wally Schumann
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment
Government of Northwest Territories
“The campground is for the benefit of the residents of Tulita and our visitors to help promote healthy, active living.”
- Honourable Rocky Norwegian
Mayor, Hamlet of Tulita
Quick facts
- CanNor funding for this project was $79,957 with the Hamlet of Tulita contributing $82,936, and the Government of the Northwest Territories adding $30,000. Total funding for the project is $192,893.
- The Hamlet of Tulita is a small Dene and Métis community of 500 accessed by air and winter road only.
- The community is a stopping point for guided and unguided paddlers undertaking trips on the region’s various rivers.
Associated links
- Tuktoyaktuk Ready for Tourism Boost Driven by Highway Expansion
- Supporting Local Indigenous Tourism in the Northwest Territories
Contacts
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Nilani Logeswaran
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development
Tel: 343-291-2849
Cell: 613-668-1794
Nilani.Logeswaran@canada.ca
Media Relations
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada
343-291-1777
ic.mediarelations-mediasrelations.ic@canada.ca
Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency
Naomi Sharpe
Manager, Strategic Communications and Media Relations
867-975-3749
Naomi.Sharpe@canada.ca
Hamlet of Tulita
Tim Tomczynski
Economic Development Officer
867-588-4471
edohamletoftulita@outlook.com