B.C. invests $2.3 million in Kootenay tourism initiatives SHARE ON: Kootenay Rockies Tourism development projects are getting a helping hand as summer approaches. The $2.3 million in provincial funds are a part of a larger StrongerBC investment of roughly $13.6 million province-wide. “People across the Kootenays are ready to come back stronger than ever before,” said Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Andersen. “Tourism is an important part of the Kootenays and by investing in projects and organizations that will attract even more visitors to our incredible region, we will recover quickly and build a thriving region for years to come.” West Kootenay initiatives receiving funding are as follows: