Southwest Nova Scotia will benefit from improved offerings to help the tourism sector recover and attract visitors in the region
Backgrounder
The Government of Canada invests more than $954,000 in five projects to support the tourism sector in Southwest Nova Scotia.
| CLIENT NAME | PROJECT | TOTAL | MEDIA CONTACT |
| Digby Pines Golf Resort and Spa | The resort and spa will upgrade its HVAC and air ventilation systems to transition the facility from a seasonal operation to a year-round tourism experience. | $500,000 (repayable) | John Squires VP of Development (902) 489-3639 jsquires@pacrimhospitality.com |
| Lifestyle of Health and Sustainability Developments (LOHAS) | The company will build two new vacation cabins made from wood harvested and processed in Nova Scotia. The cabins will be solar-powered and the hot water will be solar-heated for a 100 % off-grid, energy-efficient tourism experience. | $349,551 (repayable) | Robert Donahue President, Secretary (709) 691-0740 Fta.metalworks@gmail.com |
| La Cuisine Robicheau | The restaurant will repurpose two shipping containers on its seaside property for accommodations and another for an electrical and utilities station for guests and employees. | $77,000 (non-repayable) |
Shane Robicheau Chef and Project Manager (902) 769-2121 shaneprivatechef@gmail.com |
| Upper Clements Cottages & RV Park | Heat pumps will be installed in seven cottages for year-round comfort. Wi-fi will be upgraded and an electric vehicle charging station will be installed to support sustainable travel. | $15,000 (non-repayable) |
Martin-Henri Villeneuve President (902) 532-0269 vacation@upperclementscottages.ca |
| Deep Sky Eye Observatory | The observatory will purchase two larger telescopes, an improved projector and sound system, and zero gravity chairs to increase outdoor seating capacity. Double doors and a ramp in the observatory will increase accessibility. | $13,299 (non-repayable) |
Timothy Doucette Owner/Operator (902) 648-2723 |
| TOTAL | $954,850 |
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
Lauren Sinclair
Communications Director
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
782-6416-365
Lauren.Sinclair@acoa-apeca.gc.ca
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