September 27, 2024 · North Rustico, Prince Edward Island · Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA)
Tourism plays a vital role in Atlantic Canada, driving local economies, creating jobs and strengthening communities. Tourism also helps preserve, promote and celebrate the region's diverse cultural heritage - fostering awareness and understanding of the many peoples who call this place home. The Government of Canada is investing to help six tourism operators in central Prince Edward Island seize opportunities to boost tourism and ensure the industry is well positioned for long-term, sustainable growth.
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Today, Heath MacDonald, Member of Parliament for Malpeque, announced a total contribution of $1,725,333 for 10 projects to support the advancement of Prince Edward Island's tourism industry. The announcement was made on behalf of the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development and Minister responsible for ACOA.
These investments will help the Town of North Rustico, Tourism Cavendish Beach, the Tourism Industry Association of PEI, Island Walk, the Central Coastal Tourism Partnership, and Golf PEI in the planning and development of vibrant tourism experiences, and support the P.E.I. Events Innovation Fund, which helps not-for-profit organizations imagine and deliver cultural festivals and events to expand the Island's four-season tourism offerings.
The Province of Prince Edward Island is also contributing $986,575 toward nine of the projects.
