Backgrounder: Victoria and Cape Breton Counties will benefit from improved tourism offerings to help the sector recover and attract visitors to the region
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada is investing more than $460,000 (non-repayable) in eight projects to support the tourism sector in Victoria and Cape Breton Counties.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Indian Brook Adventures Inc. (operating as Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort) | Cabot Shores Wilderness Resort in Indian Brook, along the Cabot Trail will upgrade its existing accommodations, which include treetop domes, yurts and chalets. It will also grow infrastructure for hiking, water adventures, live music and more. It will build a greenhouse and upgrade its clean energy technology. The project will enhance its overall tourism product by improving comfort for visitors, building on experiential tourism offerings while boosting sustainability. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Paul Weinberg
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| 3287775 Nova Scotia Limited (operating as Hotel North) | Hotel North, adjacent to the Newfoundland ferry terminal in North Sydney, will replace all its windows, which are aging and damaged. The hotel will also upgrade bathrooms with new tiles and vanities. The renovations will improve the quality of accommodations as it caters to interprovincial and international travelers. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Lloyd Hillier 3287775 Nova Scotia Limited 902-794-4628 lloyd.hillier@nf.sympatico.ca |
MacAulay Resorts Limited (operating as Inverary Resort)
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Inverary Resort in Baddeck will add outdoor dining and event space, upgraded AC and ventilation, a new two bedroom cottage and recreation activities including kayaking. The additions will support the business’s focus on conferences, events and tours, while improving efficiency and comfort. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Scott MacAulay President MacAulay Resorts Limited 902-295-3500 scott@capebretonresorts.com |
The Sydney Downtown Development Association will work with community partners to host the Evergreen Festival in December 2022. The Festival will draw people to Downtown Sydney to enjoy food, shopping, outdoor games, and live entertainment, supporting local businesses, artists, and tourism during the winter season. |
$50,000 Non-repayable |
Michelle Wilson Executive Director Sydney Downtown Development Association 902-304-9996 michelle@downtownsydney.ca |
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| Ingonish Harbour Resort Inc. (operating as Knotty Pine Cottages Limited) | Knotty Pine Cottages of Ingonish Beach will construct a new cottage and add storm doors and wind screens to several of its existing cabins. The project enables the company to stay open year-round, providing oceanfront accommodations to golfers, skiers, and an influx in international visitors as the area’s tourism cluster grows. | $45,000 Non-repayable
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David Li Director Ingonish Harbour Resort Inc. 902-285-0135 Lidavid111@gmail.com |
| Shoreline Adventure Center Inc. | Shoreline Adventure Center in Wreck Cove will update and winterize four of its cottages with a number of additions including generators, insulation, and heat pumps, as well as accessibility upgrades. The project will help the Center operate year-round to respond to growing demand for accommodations in the area. | $27,000 Non-repayable
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Amy McGraw, Trevor Bungay, Ruth Shore and Adam Shore Co-owners Shoreline Adventure Center Inc. 902-929-2246 902-607-2541 info@shorelineadventurecenter.com |
| Bras d'Or Seaside Retreat Inc. (operating as Adventures East Campground & Cottages) | Adventures East in Baddeck will modernize its log cabins with upgrades to bathrooms, flooring, kitchens, electrical and decking. The project will improve guest comfort and help grow the business by attracting discerning travelers. | $25,000 Non-repayable |
Shane Thomsen Owner Bras d'Or Seaside Retreat Inc. 902-295-2417 Shanethomsen204@gmail.com |
| VNE Jackson Inc.(operating as I Bike Sydney | I Bike Sydney will acquire electric bikes and charging stations, creating new excursion experiences for cruise ship passenger and other visitors. | $21,647 Non-repayable |
Nadine Jackson Manager VNE Jackson Inc. 902-578-5528 vnejackson@eastlink.ca |
| Total | $468,647 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Lauren Sinclair
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
782-641-6365
Lauren.Sinclair@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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