Backgrounder: Labrador will benefit from improved tourism offerings to help the tourism sector recover and attract visitors in the region
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $1.1 million in 12 projects to support the tourism sector in Labrador.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Town of Red Bay | Relocate and revitalize the Right Whale Exhibit to increase visitation by making it more accessible. | $234,645 Non-repayable |
Alice Moores Town Manager/Clerk 709-920-2197 |
| Crooks Lake Trout Lodge Ltd | Enhance the product offering of an existing outfitting operation by adopting more environmentally sustainable practices and upgrading infrastructure. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Ann Crosby 902-443-6395 |
| Hunt River Lodge Limited | Enhance the product offering of an existing outfitting operation by improving lodge facilities. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Chris Daly |
| Flowers River Outfitters Limited | Enhance an existing outfitting business by improving its environmentally sustainable practices. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Ann Crosby 902-443-6395 |
| Quebec - Labrador Fishing and Adventures Ltd. | Enhance the product offering of an existing outfitting operation by improving accessibility and upgrading furnishings. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Paul-Aime Joncas Owner/Operator 418-350-6595 labradorsalmonlodgeadventure@gmail.com |
| Hotel North | Improve visitor accessibility at an existing tourism accommodations facility. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Lloyd Hillier |
| Expeditions North Inc. | Enhance the product offering of an existing outfitting operation by adopting environmentally sustainable practices. | $85,000 Non-repayable |
Paul Ostiguy President 514-267-1929 postiguy@mckenzieriverlodge.com |
| Big Land Fishing Lodge and Tours Inc | Enhance the product offering of an existing outfitting operation. | $75,000 Non-repayable |
Matt Rogers Owner 709-638-3679 bigfishinglodge@gmail.com |
| Hawke River Outfitters Limited | Enhance the product offering of an existing outfitting operation by modernizing furnishings and adopting environmentally sustainable practices. | $75,000 Non-repayable |
Ann Crosby 902-443-6395 |
| Fox Boat Charters Incorporated | Enhance the product offering of an existing adventure tourism operation to develop capacity for growing demand. | $60,000 Non-repayable |
Margaret Fox 709-922-2112 |
| Forteau Food Processors Limited | Undertake enhancements to an existing accommodations property by improving the interior and exterior of its cottages. | $60,000 Non-repayable |
Stelman Flynn 709-931-2907 |
| Southern Labrador Development Association | Enhance product offering for economic development, including within the tourism sector, by improving its website and conducting a governance review. | $25,438 (REGI) |
Russell Hancock Coordinator 709-931-2010 slda@mylabrador.ca |
| Total | $1,105,083 |
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
Paul McGrath
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-689-5731
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