February 2, 2024 · Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
From winter skiing and snowmobiling to summer hiking and mountain biking, western Newfoundland is a world-class destination year-round. It supports hundreds of good jobs and creates many direct and indirect economic opportunities. Activities that enhance the state's reputation as an attractive place to live, visit, and do business.
The Government of Canada will invest in tourism businesses to help them expand and build community infrastructure to help Western Newfoundland attract more visitors and provide enriching, accessible experiences for everyone. doing.
Working to strengthen the tourism ecosystem
Today, Her Royal Highness Goody Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister Responsible for ACOA, announced a total of $624,159 to be invested in six tourism-related projects in Western Newfoundland.
Funding for these projects was made possible through Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) and the Innovation Communities Fund (ICF).
Companies receiving non-repayable financial contributions include Western NL DMO Inc. (Go Western), Town of Cow Head, Gros Morne Cooperative Association, Corner Brook Stream Development Company, Town of Humber Arm South, and Corner Brook Port Corporation. can be mentioned.
See Backgrounder for a complete list of projects.
Today's announcement furthers the Government of Canada's commitment to strengthening the region's tourism ecosystem so that visitors and residents alike can enjoy, celebrate and benefit from new and improved destinations and attractions. is showing.
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