Backgrounder: Growing tourism opportunities in Western Newfoundland
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada, through ACOA, is investing $624,159 in several tourism and community-related projects on Newfoundland and Labrador’s west coast. The projects aim to enhance and improve infrastructure and experiences so visitors can further enjoy the area’s rugged and beautiful landscape.
| CLIENT | PROJECT DESCRIPTION | GOVERNMENT OF CANADA INVESTMENT |
| Corner Brook Port Corporation | Engage engineering expertise to assess the feasibility of expanding the port to meet the needs of increased marine activity there. | $130,000 non-repayable |
| Town of Humber Arm South | Construct two pump tracks and a beach volleyball court to enhance the community’s recreation infrastructure and provide a fun and safe outdoor space for youth and residents that will support community revitalization. | $125,142 non-repayable |
| Corner Brook Stream Development Corporation | Upgrade an urban community trail system to improve accessibility (such as greater access with wheelchairs, strollers and other mobility devices) to remove barriers for those with mobility challenges. | $105,981 non-repayable |
| Gros Morne Co-operating Association | Construct six kilometres of multi-use trail that can be used during all four seasons. The trail will also connect local residents and businesses while providing easy access to recreational areas with high-value experiences. | $93,750 non-repayable |
| Town of Cow Head | Enhance Cow Head's downtown core through the installation of an accessible welcome hub directly benefiting persons with disabilities. This space will also act as a community gathering space and provide information on accessible attractions and other tourist destinations in the area to the benefit of tourists and residents presented in both official languages. | $92,986 non-repayable |
| Western NL DMO Inc. (Go Western) |
A primary activity for this initiative is the development of partnerships and collecting activity content and marketing for marketing on province's marketing website. This initiative will assist tourism operators and not-for-profit experiences. Group training and mentoring and one-to-one mentoring with operators in winter tourism experience provision will be available. |
$76,300 non-repayable |
| Total | $624,159 |
Contacts
Connor Burton
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Rural Economic Development and of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Connor.Burton@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Paul McGrath
Director of Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
709-689-5731
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