Connecting Atlantic Canada’s UNESCO wonders to the world
Media advisory
Joggins, Nova Scotia · February 18, 2026 · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Alana Hirtle, the Member of Parliament for Cumberland—Colchester, will announce financial support to establish the Atlantic Canada UNESCO Tourism Corridor, which will create new opportunities for tourism and economic growth throughout the region.
The announcement will be made on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency.
Date: February 19, 2026
Time: 11:00 a.m.
Location:
Joggins Fossil Cliffs Visitor Centre
100 Main Street
Joggins, NS
B0L 1A0
Contacts
Lola Dandybaeva
Manager of Media Relations
Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
lola.dandybaeva@justice.gc.ca
Media Relations
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
mediaroom-salledesmedias@acoa-apeca.gc.ca