Backgrounder: Federal investments to boost tourism in rural New Brunswick
Backgrounder
October 25, 2024 · Salisbury, New Brunswick · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
The Government of Canada is investing $782,907 in six projects to help four organizations and two municipalities in rural New Brunswick seize opportunities to boost tourism and ensure the industry is well positioned for long-term, sustainable growth.
| Client Name | Project | ACOA Support |
| Town of Salisbury | To connect a trail to the outdoor amphitheatre in support of rural tourism. | $244,480 Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) (Non-repayable) |
| Fundy – St. Martins | To engage expertise to coordinate the implementation of a variety of infrastructure projects to enhance the overall tourism experience in the Fundy – St. Martins area. | $91,903 Innovative Communities Fund (ICF) (Non-repayable) |
| Poley Mountain Resorts | To develop additional biking trails and purchase related equipment to enhance its multi-seasonal tourism product offerings. | $60,000 Regional Economic Growth Initiative (REGI) (Repayable) |
| Stoke Resorts | To construct two, multi-story luxury cabins for tourists participating in activities offered on Poley Mountain and the Fundy Trail Parkway. | $232,200 Tourism Growth Program (TGP) (Repayable) |
| Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame | To expand their display area highlighting antique motors, tools and vehicles. | $78,099 Tourism Growth Program (TGP) (Non-repayable) |
| Firefly Forest Ltd. | To purchase equipment to upgrade and expand its wastewater infrastructure to support a growing camping and RV attraction. | $76,225 Tourism Growth Program (TGP) (Repayable) |
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
Ann Kenney
Senior Communications Officer
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
ann.kenney@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Austin Henderson
Chief Administrative Officer
Town of Salisbury
Austinhenderson@salisburynb.ca
Jim Bedford
Mayor of Fundy – St. Martins
JamesBedford@FundyStMartins.ca
James Hare
General Manager
Poley Mountain Resorts Ltd.
Jamie@poleymountain.com
Marcel Leblanc
Vice President
Stoke Resorts (Ten Thirty-Four Holdings & Investments Ltd.)
Marcel.leblanc.cfp@gmail.com
Angela Nicholson
President
Maritime Motorsports Hall of Fame
maritimemotorsports@gmail.com
Bruce Fowler
Secretary
Firefly Forest Ltd.
fireflyforestrecreation@hotmail.com
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