Sports-Tourism Market in the Strait is a Grand Slam
News Release
Government of Canada Invests in Elite 10 Curling Championships
March 15, 2017 – Port Hawkesbury, NS – Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Port Hawkesbury is proving to be a popular destination in the curling circuit, having hosted the Nationals as recently as 2013, and five Grand Slam of Curling events since 2005. This month, Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling is returning to the Town of Port Hawkesbury, and bringing with it the top ten curling teams from around the world. This event will attract 60 athletes, dozens of personnel from SportsNet, Grand Slam, and international media organizations, as well as a small army of 85 local volunteers.
The Government of Canada, through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)’s Business Development Program, is assisting the Town of Port Hawkesbury to promote the municipality as a premier sports-tourism destination.
Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso, on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, last night announced $87,000 in funding for the Town of Port Hawkesbury to host the 2017 Elite 10 – Grand Slam of Curling, March 16-19, 2017.
Additional support for the project includes $35,000 from the Province of Nova Scotia’s Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage.
Quotes
“The Government of Canada collaborates with communities, volunteer organizations and the private sector to support community priorities and opportunities for growth. Nova Scotia is becoming a leading tourism destination to athletes across Canada, generating economic activity in the area.”
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
“A diverse tourism industry is vital to building a strong, sustainable economy for our region. That is why we are pleased to partner with the Town of Port Hawkesbury as it works to promote the area as a sports-tourism destination, complementing other offerings in the Strait area, and encouraging visitors to extend their stay.”
Rodger Cuzner, Member of Parliament for Cape Breton-Canso
‘‘The Town of Port Hawkesbury is thrilled to receive the continued support of the Government of Canada and to again play host to elite curlers from across Canada. This event not only highlights the tremendous resource that our community volunteers have become, but also builds upon our Town’s capacity to host prestigious sporting events. We are so excited welcome the coaches, athletes, fans and media to our region.’’
Paula Davis, Director, Marketing, Recreation, Tourism and Culture, Town of Port Hawkesbury
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Contacts
Lori Selig
Acting Director of Communications and Outreach,
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Phone: 902-266-7477 (cell)
E-mail: lori.selig @canada.ca
Paula Davis
Director,
Marketing, Recreation, Tourism and Culture,
Town of Port Hawkesbury
Phone : (902) 625-7891
E-mail : phcc@mac.com