Over 30 community infrastructure and tourism projects receive nearly $7.5 million to help them recover and to grow the economy across the Golden Horseshoe

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Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a total investment of nearly $7.5 million for 31 projects across the Golden Horseshoe, including Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk and Brant. These investments, through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), will create and revitalize community spaces and enhance tourism attractions to welcome more visitors and build stronger, more vibrant communities.

Recipient Name Project Funding contribution Fund

A Pirate's Life

Upgrade a boat to add a new location for tourist cruises in downtown Hamilton.

$100,000

TRF

Blueberry Hill Estates

Create an on-farm stay experience and convert the existing barn space into an indoor tasting area for the winter season.

$71,500

TRF

Cobalt Connects Creativity

Broaden the scale and scope of Hamilton Winterfest, including food and art programs.

$500,000

TRF

Dover13 Wines & Spirits

Improve the outdoor event and seating space, as well as create a performance area.

$60,000

TRF

Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association

Create Indigenous and culinary focused tourism experiences with the Indigenous Culinary Experiences Pilot Project.

$500,000

TRF

Long Point Region Conservation Authority

Revitalize the Conservation Education Centre to modernize educational displays and improve accessibility.

$143,250

TRF

The Hospitality Centre Corporation

Move and renovate the Convention Centre's front lobby and modernize the lighting system.

$100,000

TRF

Manns Distillery

Create an outdoor food service area including a pizza oven.

$73,500

TRF

Tourism Burlington

Create a strategic marketing plan that will help the tourism and hospitality industry in Burlington.

$55,000

TRF

Art Gallery Of Hamilton

Update the existing lobby, improve audible accessibility and install accessible elevators.

$750,000

CCRF

The Green Cities Foundation

Improve a children's playground at St. Matthew's House in Hamilton by creating an outdoor play space and community gardening space.

$250,000

CCRF

Community Living North Halton

Repair and improve accessibility and energy efficiency of the Todd Road Community Hub.

$186,000

CCRF

Conservation Halton

Install solar, low-voltage lights along 2.5 kilometres of trail and parking areas in Kelso.

$168,750

CCRF

Conservation Halton

Enhance Mountsberg Park by upgrading the park's Cameron courtyard to improve accessibility.

$204,000

CCRF

Conservation Halton

Create additional and accessible outdoor gathering and venue space at Kelso Quarry Lake including installation of a multi-purpose dock and lookout.

$118,000

CCRF

Conservation Halton

Modernize the open space at Conservation Halton Headquarters including permeable paths and parking areas.

$350,000

CCRF

County of Brant

Construct an accessible community centre including energy efficient features and outdoor patio space with native landscaping.

$750,000

CCRF

Downtown Milton Business Improvement Area

Install a new mural in a public parkette on Main Street in downtown Milton.

$45,000

CCRF

Dundas Valley School of Art

Upgrade the onsite community garden with the creation of a butterfly and native species garden, seating and covering for shade.

$54,000

CCRF

Green Venture

Replace pavement in three sites in the historical shopping area of Barton Village with the creation of accessible green spaces.

$111,600

CCRF

Halton Islamic Association

Improve the outdoor landscape of the Masjid Halton.

$75,000

CCRF

Hamilton Olympic Club

Install accessible outdoor spectator bleachers and shade structure at Hamilton's Ray Lewis Track and Field Centre.

$292,500

CCRF

Kiwanis Homes Inc.

Construct an accessible public parkette on Sanford Avenue North in Hamilton with seating and shade/rain structures.

$235,826

CCRF

Norfolk County

Complete accessibility and energy-efficiency improvements at the Langton Community Centre.

$207,750

CCRF

Norfolk County

Install EV Charging Stations at the community administration building, Simcoe Community Recreation Centre and five county arenas.

$75,000

CCRF

St. Paul's United Church

Install Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hearing assistance equipment throughout the church and community building.

$5,170

CCRF

The City of Brantford

Modernize and upgrade three playgrounds in the City of Brantford including Central Park,
Recreation Park and Hillcrest Park.

$335,868

CCRF

Waterford Heritage Trail Association

Improve accessibility of the Waterford Heritage Trail between Waterford and Brantford.

$450,000

CCRF

Workers Arts and Heritage Centre

Renovate the heritage-listed "Custom House" to be more accessible and energy efficient.

$75,000

CCRF

YMCA of Hamilton/ Burlington/ Brantford

Complete rooftop restoration, roof replacements, window replacements and other ductwork at the Les Chater YMCA and Flamborough YMCA.

$561,112

CCRF

YWCA Hamilton

Construct the YWCA Hamilton Women's Drop-in Space.

$576,000

CCRF

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