Backgrounder: Annapolis Valley area will benefit from expanded tourism offerings to help the tourism sector recover and attract visitors to the region
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests close to $800,000 in six projects to support the tourism sector in the Annapolis Valley region.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Wolfville Farmers Market Co-operative Limited | The market will collaborate with the Blomidon Naturalists Society and Earth Rhythms to develop and market food and nature-related tourism experiences, as well as new winter agri-tourism workshops. The team will work to create year-round, revenue-generating products with existing local businesses and producers. | $265,000 Non-repayable |
Kelly Marie Redcliffe Market Manager Wolfville Farmers’ Market Co-operative Limited 902-690-7951 manager@wolfvillefarmersmarket.ca |
| Bent Ridge Winery Limited | Bent Ridge will construct a pavilion for up to 150 guests overlooking orchards, vineyards and the Avon Valley. The structure will include a bar, kitchen, washrooms, and parking. The new space will enable the winery to host larger groups and events, such as weddings, to increase visitation during the winter and shoulder seasons. | $212,970 Repayable | Glenn Dodge Owner/President Bent Ridge Winery Limited 902-452-5043 gdodge08@gmail.com |
| McConnell Gordon Estates Limited (operating as Benjamin Bridge Vineyards) | Benjamin Bridge will expand, weather-protect, and heat its outdoor terraces to create accessible year-round space for visitors and events. The project also supports the construction of an onsite skating rink to build the Vineyards’ winter tourism offerings. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Ashley McConnell-Gordon |
| Nova Ski Limited (operating as Ski Martock) | Ski Martock will improve its snow-making equipment, hill, chairlift, maintenance vehicles and rental and training gear. The upgrades will help the ski hill offer a high-quality experience and attact more visitors to the region. | $100,000 Non-repayable |
Heather Boylan President Nova Ski Limited 902-798-9501 admin@martock.com |
| Luckett Farms Limited (operating as Luckett Vineyards) | Luckett Vineyards is creating new indoor space by enclosing a portion of its open-air patio with a steel frame and adding windows and doors. The project will extend the Vineyards’ cellar door season, creating and sustaining jobs, as well as, enhancing off season tourism in the area. | $99,705 Non-repayable |
Geena Luckett General Manager Luckett Farms Limited 902-542-2600 geena@luckettvineyards.com |
| Magic Winery Bus Limited | Magic Winery Bus Limited will undertake marketing activities to elevate its brand to reach and attract more visitors. It will also expand and diversify its wine destination experiences, participially in the shoulder tourism season, to promote Nova Scotia wine and support local wineries. | $19,250 Non-repayable |
David Hovell Operations Manager Magic Winery Bus Limited 902-670-0340 dhovell@magicwinerybus.ca |
| Total | $796,925 |
Contacts
Marianne Blondin
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Official Languages and of the
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Marianne.Blondin@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
Chris Brooks
Communications Director
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-830-3839
Chris.Brooks@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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