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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