Based on the joint cultural heritage of the project area, the project was aimed at developing the conditions for nature and cultural tourism by strengthening local structures. As a concrete activity in the project, it was intended to renovate two well-known buildings and turn them into functional and symbolic centres. The old school in the village of Vuokkiniemi would be restored as a workshop and village house for young people, suitable also for short courses and programme services as well as indoor sports. The design of the house included space for tourist information and possibly a small shop and an exhibition about the new national park. After the establishment of the national park, the premises could be used as the first information point of the park. In the White Sea Karelian village of Suomussalmi, the intention was to renovate the Karelian-style building called Domnan Pirtti (Domna Cottage) to function as a cultural and excursion centre, with a coffee shop and dining facilities. Additionally, the intention was to compile a report about the state, demarcation and development of a trekking track at the eastern border for tourists and hikers, which would be a foundation for Metsähallitus and the local tourist businesses to develop services and thus strengthen the development of local tourist industries. The workshop operations in Vuokkiniemi would be established in cooperation with the youth workshop Hanslankarit in Suomussalmi and HUMAK University of Applied Sciences in Haapavesi. It was the intention to organise a joint visible cultural event in both Vuokkiniemi and Suomussalmi, where people could meet and make connections.