21 May 2010
Niagara Falls, Ontario
Niagara Falls, Ontario – Prime Minister Stephen Harper today participated in a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the upcoming expansion of the Niagara Falls History Museum and the construction of a new Visitor Centre, a project supported by the Federal Government. Rob Nicholson, Member of Parliament for Niagara Falls and Minister of Justice; Gary Goodyear, Minister of State (Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario and Science and Technology); Brad Duguid, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure for the Government of Ontario; Kim Craitor, Member of Provincial Parliament for Niagara Falls and Ted Salci, Mayor of the City of Niagara Falls also participated in the event.
"This project is just one of the projects our Government has supported to preserve the Niagara Region's rich cultural heritage and to encourage historical tourism, especially for the upcoming bicentennial celebrations of the War of 1812," said Prime Minister Harper. "The initiative is also creating jobs and strengthening the local economy, while creating a lasting legacy for the residents of the Niagara region."
The expansion will allow the Museum to accommodate the expected increase in visitors leading up to the 200th anniversary year of the War of 1812. Located in the heart of Niagara on the site of the Battle of Lundy's Lane, the Museum and Visitor Centre will be a major attraction for tourists wanting to learn more about the local historic sites. The Niagara Falls History Museum is expected to be renovated and fully operational by June 2012.
In the 2010 Speech from the Throne, the Government committed to engaging millions of citizens and strengthening knowledge and pride in Canada by commemorating the bicentennial of the War of 1812.
For more information on the project, please see the backgrounder.
