Backgrounder: Long Range Mountains region will benefit from improved tourism offerings to help the tourism sector recover and attract visitors
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $3.3 million in 34 projects to support the tourism sector in the Long Range Mountains region.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Gros Morne Inn Inc. | Improve existing tourism experience by renovating the interior and exterior of the Inn. | $450,000 Repayable |
Ian Stone 709-746-3079 |
| Abicon Assets Inc. | Establish a new glamping accommodations property. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Desmond Mollon Director 709-216-8336 |
| Acadian Hotel Inc. | Enhance the product offering of an existing accommodations property. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Ms. Doreen Snow Owner 709-643-5176 |
| Bambury's Hillside Chalets Inc. | Expand the chalets to increase capacity and modernize the facilities. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Trevor Bambury Owner 709-458-7987 trevor.bambury@hotmail.com |
| Deer Lake Motel | Enhance the product offering of an existing accommodations property. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Mr. Chris Legge General Manager (709) 635-2108 |
| Eltoq Developments Inc. | Enhance an existing recreational vehicle park operation. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
C. Lynn Kendall Vice President |
| Gaia Holdings Inc. | Upgrade and modernize existing tourism accommodation. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Adrian Noordhof Director 709-689-4825 |
| Grand Lake Adventures Inc. | Upgrade and improve existing outfitting operation. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Mr. Greg Samms Owner 709-635-5385 |
| House's Limited | Modernize existing tourism accommodations to enhance visitor experience. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Darel House |
| Lakeside Cabins Ltd. | Expand existing tourism accommodations and enhance visitor amenities. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Andrea Pittman 709-636-8830 |
| Ledonis Ltd. | Enhance an existing recreational vehicle park operation. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Ryan Wentzell 709-898-2490 |
| Marble Zip Tours Inc. | Improve adventure tourism experience by enhancing existing products. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Martin Flynn President 709-632-5463 |
| Mayflower Limited | Modernize existing tourism accommodations and invest in marketing activities to accelerate recovery and growth. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Shanna Pilgrim |
| Mayflower Outfitters Inc. | Modernize existing outfitting and adventure lodge to enhance visitor experience. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Shanna Pilgrim |
| Ocean Investments Limited | Improve existing tourism accommodation, including modernizing restrooms, optimizing space and installing energy efficient heating. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Todd Wight Owner 709-458-2730 |
| Patey & Sons Ltd. | Enhance existing outfitting lodge by upgrading infrastructure and installing energy efficient generators. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Eric Patey 709-225-3221 |
| Portland Creek Outfitters (2003) Ltd. | Develop capacity for more inclusive tourism experiences and adopt more environmentally sustainable practices. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Leonard Payne |
| Rob Clarke Motorsports Inc. | Enhance the product offering of an existing adventure tourism operation. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Mr. Robert Clarke President/Owner 709-668-0262 |
| Roberts’ Outfitting Ltd | Enhance the product offering of an existing outfitting operation. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Annie Roberts President 709-635-2251 robertsoutfitting@email.com |
| Rolen Holdings Inc. | Enhance existing tourism accommodations by installing energy efficient heating and modernizing amenities. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Desmond McDonald Manager 709-454-8395 |
| Sugar Hill Inn Inc. | Upgrade and improve existing accommodations property. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Mr. Vincent McCarthy Director 709-458-2147 |
| Taylor’s Brook Outfitting Ltd. | Improve existing tourism offerings by enhancing its lodge facilities. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Graydon Rodgers Owner/Operator 709-636-2972 |
| Thistledown Limited | Enhance existing tourism offerings by improving amenities and increasing accessibility and inclusivity. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Donna Thistle Owner 709-638-0545 |
| Gros Morne Adventure Guides Incorporated | Enhance waterfront property infrastructure to host and expand marine and hiking tours. | $85,000 Non-repayable |
Kristen Hickey Owner 709-458-2722 |
| Long Range Construction Inc. | Expand capacity of its tourism accommodations by offering a new all-season geo-dome experience. | $80,000 Non-repayable |
Tracy Langdon Bookkeeper 709-451-3147 |
| Spirity Pond Ltd. | Enhance existing tourism accommodations through landscaping and construction of four new glamping domes. | $80,000 Non-repayable |
Shawn Shears 709-458-2229 |
| Invertebrate Management Limited | Enhance visitor experience by expanding the facility and modernizing amenities. | $75,000 Non-repayable |
Lloyd Hollett Director 709-635-4545 |
| Parson's Pond Outfitters Limited | Enhance visitor experience by improving existing tourism outfitting accommodation. | $75,000 Non-repayable |
Roger Keough Owner 709-243-7207 |
| Pollen Nation Farm Ltd. | Enhance existing agri-tourism operation by upgrading commercial bee farm property. | $61,000 Non-repayable |
Amanda Oake / Nathan Hornidge Owners 709-640-9388 |
| Buckle’s Busing Ltd. | Enhance visitor experience through modernization of the interior of tourism charter vehicles. | $51,250 Non-repayable |
Adam Buckle Director 709-639-7837 adam@bucklecharters.com |
| Village Cottages Ltd. | Enhance visitor experience by improving the interior and exterior of existing tourism accommodation. | $50,000 Non-repayable |
Sheila Shears Owner/President 709-458-2807 sheilashears@hotmail.com |
| Where-Ya-Wannabee Outfitting Lodge Inc. | Enhance product offering by upgrading and improving existing outfitting operation. | $50,000 Non-repayable |
Mr. David Butt Manager 709-640-2581 |
| Bough Wiffen Outfitters Ltd. | Improve existing tourism offerings by enhancing lodge facilities and amenities. | $30,000 Non-repayable |
Norman Pilgrim Manager 709-457-2451 normanpilgrim@nf.sympatico.ca |
| Lauralee Ledrew | Implement a marketing strategy to promote a FarmStay experiential accommodations property. | $22,500 Non-repayable |
Lauralee LeDrew Owner 709-215-4166 |
| Total | $3,309,750 |
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
Julie Afonso
Manager of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-743-5835