May 30 2009 - 6:00pm
The goal of the Gateway Project to facilitate a significant joint venture to create an attraction-type facility, that houses the Phase I home of the Rocky Mountain Grizzly Centre to further the goals and objectives of scientific research and interpretive programs; a permanent location for the historical wooden oil derrick with an upgraded and enhanced interpretive display; a welcoming atmosphere which will enhance the visitor experience with upgraded and expanded Visitor Information Facilities and Visitor Services programs, in an effort to increase tourism visitations and enhance the eastern gateway to the City of Fernie, the East Kootenay and British Columbia.
Help support this venture by attending the fundraising dinner at the Park Place Lodge on Saturday, May 30th.
"A Fine Balance" Tickets: $100.
($80. charitable tax receipt will be issued upon request)
Featuring:
Cocktails 6 pm ~ Dinner 7 pm
Special Guest Speaker: Grizzly Bear expert, Charlie Russell
Gateway Project Concept Design Reveal
Silent Auction
Fundraising Landscape Mural Launch
RSVP to the Chamber office:
Tel: 250-423-6868 or by email to: office@ferniechamer.com
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The Fernie Gateway Project
The Fernie Gateway Project is a collaborative partnership between the Rocky Mountain Grizzly Centre, the Fernie Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Centre, the Fernie Derrick Society and the City of Fernie.
The goal of the Gateway Project to facilitate a significant joint venture to create:
-an attraction-type facility that houses the Phase I home of the Rocky Mountain Grizzly Centre to further the goals and objectives of scientific research and interpretive programs;
-a permanent location for the historical wooden oil derrick with an upgraded and enhanced interpretive display;
-a welcoming atmosphere which will enhance the visitor experience with upgraded and expanded Visitor Information Facilities and Visitor Services programs, in an effort to increase tourism visitations and enhance the eastern gateway to the City of Fernie, the East Kootenay and British Columbia.
The final product will be an outstanding landmark that characterizes the entrance to Fernie, is a draw for the traveling public, and is a center of excellence for Grizzly research and interpretive educational programming. It will also be a positive demonstration of the Fine Balance that can be achieved between nature & the environment and development & industry.
Phase I of the Fernie Gateway Project is slated for launch on May 30, after which time the project design concept will be presented to the community and the general public.
