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Atlantic Canada’s small towns and rural areas are vibrant places bustling with economic, social and cultural activity. The Government of Canada is investing to help communities in the Lunenburg area thrive, building long-term prosperity.
Improving visitor experiences, and business opportunities
Today, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA, announced total contributions of nearly $2.2 million for three community organizations, a municipality and a local food producer in Nova Scotia’s South Shore.
The funding will help the Lunenburg Yacht Club (LYC), the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society, the Town of Mahone Bay, South Shore Opportunities Incorporated and Terra Beata Farms to host sporting and cultural events, upgrade tourism infrastructure, purchase new automated equipment and deliver programming to support entrepreneurs and growing businesses, thus increasing visitation to the Lunenburg area and setting the stage for growth.
For more information on the companies and projects, please see the related backgrounder.
Today’s announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada’s commitment to ensuring Atlantic Canadian residents and businesses have what they need to accelerate the region’s economic momentum and build sustainable communities.
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“Nova Scotia’s small towns and communities are its magic. Through ACOA, your federal government is investing in the people, places and businesses that make them more attractive to all people. This investment will bring in more visitors, boost small businesses and strengthen communities to make this area an even better place to call home.”
- The Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA
“The Lunenburg Yacht Club’s collaboration with ACOA will ensure barrier-free access to sailing for all abilities and provide the opportunity for more residents of Lunenburg County to experience the treasure that is Mahone Bay for generations to come.”
- Erinn McCarty, Commodore, Lunenburg Yacht Club and Chair Mobility Cup, 2024
"This ACOA support will be hugely valuable for the research, design and construction planning needed to restore the 116 year-old Opera House as a vibrant performing arts centre in the heart of Lunenburg's UNESCO district.”
- Tom McFall, Vice-President of Lunenburg Folk Harbour Society and Chair of Lunenburg Opera House Team
“Mahone Bay’s waterfront has graced the cover of numerous tourism publications over the decades. This project, with crucial support from Federal and Provincial governments, continues the Town’s commitment to maintain and improve our waterfront infrastructure, to the benefit of future generations of residents and visitors.”
- David Devenne, Mayor, Town of Mahone Bay
“The volunteer driven Board of Directors of the non-profit organization, South Shore Opportunities CBDC, is pleased to work with ACOA to provide free business counselling and technical assistance in Queens and Lunenburg counties. The ACOA funding allows the CBDC to provide hands on business help at no charge so every small business can be prepared for a start-up, expansion or recovery. Preparation is a key to business success.”
- Krista Harding, Executive Director, South Shore Opportunities Incorporated
“The support from ACOA enables Terra Beata Farms Ltd. to acquire automated processing equipment to increase our capacity to efficiently take cranberries, rhubarb, and haskaps from the farm gate and prepare it to meet the exacting standards of domestic and international markets. Farms get access to more of the world markets and employees get better year round jobs, all of which adds to the Atlantic Canadian economy.”
- David Ernst, President, Terra Beata Farms Ltd
