8 September 2009
Lower Trinity South, Newfoundland and Labrador
An interpretive tourism trail that follows in the footsteps of soldiers who fought for control of the Avalon Peninsula in the 17th Century is a step closer to completion, thanks to funding under the Community Adjustment Fund (CAF), a key economic stimulus initiative under the Government of Canada’s Economic Action Plan.
Senator Fabian Manning made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Peter MacKay, Minister of National Defence, Minister of the Atlantic Gateway and Minister Responsible for Newfoundland and Labrador. The federal assistance will provide $219,000 to the Lower Trinity South Regional Development Association to develop new segments of the D’Iberville Coastal Heritage Hiking Trail.
By enhancing and extending the D’Iberville Trail we are contributing to the economic vitality of the communities adjacent to this unique tourism attraction,” said Senator Manning. “The extension of the Trail will generate local economic activity and support jobs, which are priority objectives of federal stimulus investments, while contributing to the growth of the local tourism industry.
In 1696, Pierre le Moyne D’Iberville marched an army of French soldiers across the Avalon Peninsula staging intense and destructive attacks against English settlements in order to gain control of the region and the rich fishing grounds off the coast.
The D’Iberville Coastal Heritage Hiking trail, which stretches from New Chelsea to New Melbourne, retraces a part of the route that D’Iberville travelled with his soldiers. This project builds on previous work completed by the Lower Trinity South Development Association and will include the development of additional hiking trails as well as interpretive and directional signage.
“The story of the European influence on North America begins right here in our province,” said Francis Glynn, chair of the Lower Trinity South Regional Development Association. “With this trail, we are highlighting part of our provincial and national history. Through this project we are further developing our tourism industry and we are doing our bit to keep the story going regarding D’Iberville’s activity in Newfoundland and Labrador.”
The Community Adjustment Fund is part of the federal government’s Economic Action Plan. Over the next two years this $1 billion economic stimulus initiative will help to create jobs, maintain employment and support local economic development in communities across the country.
Non-profit organizations; post-secondary institutions; individuals; co-operatives; small and medium sized enterprises; First Nations governments; and provincial and municipal governments that have eligible projects that can be completed before March 31, 2011 are invited to submit proposals.
For more information regarding the CAF application process, please contact the local ACOA office or consult ACOA’s website at www.acoa-apeca.gc.ca.
For information on Canada's Economic Action Plan, please visit www.actionplan.gc.ca.
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Lower Trinity South will extend and enhance an interpretive tourism trail with support provided by the Government of Canada’s Community Adjustment Fund.
Senator Fabian Manning today announced an investment of $219,179 for the Lower Trinity South Regional Development Association to extend the development of the D’Iberville Coastal Heritage Hiking Trail.
The trail stretches from New Chelsea to New Melbourne and retraces part of the route of a 17th Century French military expedition led by Pierre le Moyne D’Iberville. The project will build on previous work and will include the development of additional hiking trails as well as interpretive and directional signage.
Over the next two years, the Community Adjustment Fund, part of Canada’s Economic Action Plan, will deliver a total of $1 billion in economic stimulus to communities across the country.
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INFORMATION:
Doug Burgess
Director, Public Affairs,
ACOA NL
709-772-2935
