Resort Municipality Initiative

Last updated on July 23, 2026

The Resort Municipality Initiative (RMI) is managed by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts, Culture and Sport. 

The RMI is intended to support small, tourism-based municipalities to build and diversify their tourism infrastructure, deliver exceptional visitor experiences and incorporate sustainable tourism practices and products. 

The RMI funds projects which result in the following key outcomes for resort-based communities:

  • Extend or diversify communities’ tourism seasons
  • Increase/return visitation
  • Improve the sustainability of the tourism sector
  • Enhance the visitor experience

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Contact information

For more information on the RMI, please email: tourismbranch@gov.bc.ca