The Government of Canada is investing $12.4 million to support the construction of a new green multi-purpose community facility in Winnipeg. The Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South Centre, Ben Carr, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister and Special Advisor for Water and Member of Parliament for Winnipeg South, Terry Duguid, made the announcement today along with President and CEO of FortWhyte Alive, Liz Wilson.
Funding will support the construction of the Buffalo Crossing facility, which will serve as a gateway to FortWhyte Alive. FortWhyte Alive is a 660-acre reclaimed urban green space in Winnipeg, Manitoba dedicated to providing programming, natural settings and facilities for environmental education, outdoor recreation and social enterprise. The new community space will be a hub for immersive outdoor recreational and educational experiences. Featuring green building elements, the 18,000 square foot space will be a living exhibit of climate resilience while also minimizing its impact on the planet.
The new facility will seamlessly integrate the community with their surrounding environment, further supporting FortWhyte Alive's mission of providing foundational outdoor experiences to foster lifelong relationships with nature and to promote stewardship. The surrounding landscape will also be an accessible, welcoming, and inviting space for community members to connect with nature.
By investing in infrastructure, the Government of Canada is growing our country's economy, building resilient communities, and improving the lives of Canadians.
