Fernie will receive a total of $383,316 for projects that help support tourism infrastructure and amenities, Bill Bennett, MLA for Kootenay East announced today.

Golden will receive a total of $554,708 for projects that help to support tourism infrastructure and amenities.

Ucluelet will receive a total of $179,714 for projects that help support tourism infrastructure and amenities.

Harrison Hot Springs will receive a total of $283,359 for projects that help support tourism infrastructure and amenities, MLA for Chilliwack-Hope Laurie Throness announced today.

Tofino will receive a total of $636,935 to support local tourism infrastructure and amenities.

Sun Peaks Mountain Resort Municipality will receive a total of $289,472 for projects that help support tourism infrastructure and amenities, Terry Lake, MLA for Kamloops-North Thompson announced today.

Kimberley will receive a total of $76,255 to support local tourism infrastructure and visitor services.

British Columbia’s tourism sector continues to show growth in international overnight visitors. There were an additional 52,872 more visitors in June of 2015 compared to 2014 – representing a 9.5% increase over June 2014. This brings the total number of visitors to B.C. in the January to June period up by 156,856 visitors – or 8.3% – over the same period last year.

Young people considering what skills they will need for tomorrow’s in-demand occupations will have an opportunity for interactive, hands-on experience at WorkBC’s Find Your Fit tour stop at the Pacific National Exhibition in Vancouver.

The tourism sector is having an excellent year and it’s not surprising that many British Columbians are choosing to staycation and enjoy the spectacular tourism experiences in their own backyards.