Backgrounder: Investments in Fundy region will increase tourism experiences and improve community infrastructure
Backgrounder
February 28, 2022 · Riverside – Albert, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Government of Canada invests more than $870,000 in a community shared space and two tourism businesses to stimulate local economies, create jobs, boost tourism, and improve the quality of life of Atlantic Canadians.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| $207,544 through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) for a project: | |||
| Village of Riverside-Albert | For the construction of a community playground, an outdoor space that will be accessible to under-represented groups and benefit youth. | $207,544 non- repayable |
Jillian Hutchinson jillianhutchinson@riversidealbert.com |
| $665,120 through the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF) for two projects: | |||
| Pinewood Escapes | To create a key vacation rental destination along the Fundy coast. | $320,120 repayable |
Melissa Roy melissa@pinewoodescapes.ca |
| Hope-Wellness Eco-Resort | To establish a four-season eco-resort in rural New Brunswick. | $345,000 repayable |
Ashley Ward and Katie Carson hope.wellness.ecoresort@gmail.com |
| TOTAL | $872,664 |
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
Danielle Phillips
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Danielle.Phillips@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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