Over 30 community infrastructure and tourism projects receive nearly $7.5 million to help them recover and to grow the economy across the Golden Horseshoe
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Today, the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), announced a total investment of nearly $7.5 million for 31 projects across the Golden Horseshoe, including Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand-Norfolk and Brant. These investments, through the Canada Community Revitalization Fund (CCRF) and the Tourism Relief Fund (TRF), will create and revitalize community spaces and enhance tourism attractions to welcome more visitors and build stronger, more vibrant communities.
Recipient Name | Project | Funding contribution | Fund |
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A Pirate's Life |
Upgrade a boat to add a new location for tourist cruises in downtown Hamilton. |
$100,000 |
TRF |
Blueberry Hill Estates |
Create an on-farm stay experience and convert the existing barn space into an indoor tasting area for the winter season. |
$71,500 |
TRF |
Cobalt Connects Creativity |
Broaden the scale and scope of Hamilton Winterfest, including food and art programs. |
$500,000 |
TRF |
Dover13 Wines & Spirits |
Improve the outdoor event and seating space, as well as create a performance area. |
$60,000 |
TRF |
Hamilton Halton Brant Regional Tourism Association |
Create Indigenous and culinary focused tourism experiences with the Indigenous Culinary Experiences Pilot Project. |
$500,000 |
TRF |
Long Point Region Conservation Authority |
Revitalize the Conservation Education Centre to modernize educational displays and improve accessibility. |
$143,250 |
TRF |
The Hospitality Centre Corporation |
Move and renovate the Convention Centre's front lobby and modernize the lighting system. |
$100,000 |
TRF |
Manns Distillery |
Create an outdoor food service area including a pizza oven. |
$73,500 |
TRF |
Tourism Burlington |
Create a strategic marketing plan that will help the tourism and hospitality industry in Burlington. |
$55,000 |
TRF |
Art Gallery Of Hamilton |
Update the existing lobby, improve audible accessibility and install accessible elevators. |
$750,000 |
CCRF |
The Green Cities Foundation |
Improve a children's playground at St. Matthew's House in Hamilton by creating an outdoor play space and community gardening space. |
$250,000 |
CCRF |
Community Living North Halton |
Repair and improve accessibility and energy efficiency of the Todd Road Community Hub. |
$186,000 |
CCRF |
Conservation Halton |
Install solar, low-voltage lights along 2.5 kilometres of trail and parking areas in Kelso. |
$168,750 |
CCRF |
Conservation Halton |
Enhance Mountsberg Park by upgrading the park's Cameron courtyard to improve accessibility. |
$204,000 |
CCRF |
Conservation Halton |
Create additional and accessible outdoor gathering and venue space at Kelso Quarry Lake including installation of a multi-purpose dock and lookout. |
$118,000 |
CCRF |
Conservation Halton |
Modernize the open space at Conservation Halton Headquarters including permeable paths and parking areas. |
$350,000 |
CCRF |
County of Brant |
Construct an accessible community centre including energy efficient features and outdoor patio space with native landscaping. |
$750,000 |
CCRF |
Downtown Milton Business Improvement Area |
Install a new mural in a public parkette on Main Street in downtown Milton. |
$45,000 |
CCRF |
Dundas Valley School of Art |
Upgrade the onsite community garden with the creation of a butterfly and native species garden, seating and covering for shade. |
$54,000 |
CCRF |
Green Venture |
Replace pavement in three sites in the historical shopping area of Barton Village with the creation of accessible green spaces. |
$111,600 |
CCRF |
Halton Islamic Association |
Improve the outdoor landscape of the Masjid Halton. |
$75,000 |
CCRF |
Hamilton Olympic Club |
Install accessible outdoor spectator bleachers and shade structure at Hamilton's Ray Lewis Track and Field Centre. |
$292,500 |
CCRF |
Kiwanis Homes Inc. |
Construct an accessible public parkette on Sanford Avenue North in Hamilton with seating and shade/rain structures. |
$235,826 |
CCRF |
Norfolk County |
Complete accessibility and energy-efficiency improvements at the Langton Community Centre. |
$207,750 |
CCRF |
Norfolk County |
Install EV Charging Stations at the community administration building, Simcoe Community Recreation Centre and five county arenas. |
$75,000 |
CCRF |
St. Paul's United Church |
Install Wi-Fi and Bluetooth hearing assistance equipment throughout the church and community building. |
$5,170 |
CCRF |
The City of Brantford |
Modernize and upgrade three playgrounds in the City of Brantford including Central Park, |
$335,868 |
CCRF |
Waterford Heritage Trail Association |
Improve accessibility of the Waterford Heritage Trail between Waterford and Brantford. |
$450,000 |
CCRF |
Workers Arts and Heritage Centre |
Renovate the heritage-listed "Custom House" to be more accessible and energy efficient. |
$75,000 |
CCRF |
YMCA of Hamilton/ Burlington/ Brantford |
Complete rooftop restoration, roof replacements, window replacements and other ductwork at the Les Chater YMCA and Flamborough YMCA. |
$561,112 |
CCRF |
YWCA Hamilton |
Construct the YWCA Hamilton Women's Drop-in Space. |
$576,000 |
CCRF |
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