Crabbe Mountain lodge expansion ready to host skiers and visitors during the 2023 Canada Winter Games
News release
February 17, 2023 · Central Hainesville, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators are focused on delivering world-class tourism experiences. The Government of Canada invested in an expansion to the Crabbe Mountain lodge so the resort can welcome more visitors during the 2023 Canada Winter Games and throughout the year.
Expanded lodge will facilitate year-round offerings and meet future needs
Today, the Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, announced that a repayable contribution of $1,000,000 allowed for the expansion of the Crabbe Mountain lodge as the resort prepares to host the alpine ski, para alpine and mogul events at this year’s Winter Games, which open February 18.
The newly-expanded facility, which is almost triple in size, includes accessible washrooms, new conference and event spaces, increased seating and changing areas, and improved food services. In addition to hosting athletes, volunteers and spectators for the 2023 Canada Winter Games, the upgraded lodge will support an extended tourism season with the potential for year-round offerings, such as hiking and mountain biking.
Today’s announcement demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to support Atlantic Canadian tourism organizations and operators as they continue to grow their businesses and position the region as a destination of choice.
Quotes
“Tourism operators are working tirelessly to grow their businesses and deliver memorable, world-class experiences. Projects like the Crabbe Mountain expansion will continue to strengthen the tourism sector, attracting visitors from near and far to enjoy the unique, year-round offerings of Atlantic Canada.”
- The Honourable Ginette Petitpas Taylor, Minister of Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA.
"We are thrilled with the support that we have received from ACOA in helping to fund our lodge expansion. Our guests and employees will enjoy an upgraded experience all under one roof. After being awarded the Alpine, Para Alpine and Moguls events for the PEI 2023 Canada Winter Games, we advanced the timing for our expansion so that we would be able to provide a fantastic venue for the athletes and volunteers. This upgrade will allow us to look at year- round opportunities in the future which will benefit the local economy."
- Cindy MacDougall, President of the Board for Crabbe Mountain
Quick facts
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The 2023 Canada Winter Games will bring together more than 3,600 participants who will take part in 20 different sports across 150 events from February 18 to March 5.
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Crabbe Mountain includes over 102 skiable hectares with 260 metres of vertical, 35 alpine trails, 30km of X-country trails, three lifts including one quad chair and comprehensive snowmaking.
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The funding announced today is provided through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s (ACOA) Regional Economic Growth through Innovation program.
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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
Brion Robinson
Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Brion.Robinson@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Jordan Cheney
General Manager, Crabbe Mountain
506-260-9350
gm@crabbemountain.com
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