10 August 2011
North Cape, Prince Edward Island
With support provided by the federal and provincial governments, Fisherman’s Haven Park and the North Cape Complex will receive some needed enhancements and upgrades.
“Our Government understands the importance that facilities, like Fisherman’s Haven Park and the North Cape Complex, play in sustaining a vibrant and strong community,” said the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of National Revenue, on behalf of the Honourable Bernard Valcourt, Minister of State for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and La Francophonie. “The upgrades made to both of these community centres will benefit local families as well as tourists visiting the Tignish area.”
Fisherman’s Haven Park will receive a new outdoor stage and new interpretative signage will be added and further upgrades will be made to the parking lot and canteen. The upgrades at the North Cape Complex include replacing the building’s siding and trim, adding rooftop air conditioning units, exterior lighting and improving the drainage. Inside the complex, the Marine Aquarium will receive upgrades and the flooring in the gift shop and restaurant will be replaced.
“These projects will greatly enhance the attractiveness of the Fishermen’s Haven Park and the North Cape Complex for residents and visitors, and I commend Tignish Initiatives for undertaking these projects,” said Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair. “These projects are an excellent example of governments and community organizations working together to strengthen economic opportunities in rural Prince Edward Island.”
The Government of Canada, through ACOA, has invested $90,383 to help with the upgrades. The Government of Prince Edward Island, through the Department of Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development and Skills PEI, has invested $149,485.
The planned enhancements at Tignish Shore Fisherman's Haven Park will help make the park more sustainable for the community's ongoing operation. The park has become a destination for locals and visitors alike and is a valued tourism asset for the area,” said Russell Gallant, Vide- President, Tignish Initiatives Corporation. “North Cape continues to be the most significant tourism draw to the region and the new enhancements will ensure that visitors will not be disappointed with their experience. On behalf of Tignish Initiatives and our community we wish to thank both levels of governments' for their investment in rural PEI and we look forward to carrying out the proposed improvements.”
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With support provided by the federal and provincial governments, Fisherman’s Haven Park and the North Cape Complex will receive some needed enhancements and upgrades.
National Revenue Minister Gail Shea and PEI Fisheries, Aquaculture and Rural Development Minister Neil LeClair announced a combined investment of $239,868 for the upgrades.
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INFORMATION:
Katie MacNevin
ACOA PEI & Tourism
902-626-2878
Kim Klein
PEI Dept of Fisheries and Aquaculture and Rural Development
902-838-0670
