Backgrounder: Prince Edward Island Tourism will benefit from investments to modernize tourism offerings to help attract more visitors to the region
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada is investing more than $300,000 in four projects to support the tourism sector in Prince Edward Island.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| The Fiddling Fisherman Lookout Inc. | Renovations to create a new multi-experience event and entertainment destination that will offer year-round, high-yield experiences to visitors. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Julie Chaisson Owner fiddlingfisherman@gmail.com |
| Dalvay-by-the-Sea | Invest in new recreational equipment and infrastructure, to offer more activities that will attract adventure-seeking visitors. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Cheryl Penney Director, Finance cpenney@dpminc.com |
| Anne & Gilbert | Develop the Island Theatre Festival, a theatre production created in collaboration with Holland College and the arts community. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Campbell Webster President campbell@campbellwebster.ca |
| Laughing Lighthouse Rentals | Install a solar array and winterize facilities to extend the operational season and reduce the property's environmental footprint. | $27,308 Non-repayable |
Deborah Travers Owner debbieanntravers@gmail.com |
| Total | $327,308 |
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
Mike Critchley
Senior Communications Advisor
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Michael.Critchley@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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