Fernie residents are invited to have their say on the 2025–2027 Resort Development Strategy (RDS).
The three-year plan lays out how the community will spend its grant money.
“As a designated resort municipality, Fernie receives tourism funding through the Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI),” said the city.
“The RDS is a required plan that outlines how this funding—approximately $1.5 million—will be used to support local tourism projects, events, and activities over the next three years.”
The draft plan is currently under review by the B.C. government, and once approved, Fernie can begin implementing the projects.
In the meantime, residents can read the draft plan, share feedback and ask questions as the city works toward implementing the proposed Resort Development Strategy.
Fernie’s outdoor recreation opportunities set it apart as a hot spot for tourists from across the country and internationally, ranking 73rd on the world’s top 100 tourist destinations in the 2023 Tourism Sentiment Index.
You can read the draft plan and submit feedback through this link.
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