March 22, 2024 · Lunenburg, Nova Scotia · Atlantic Canada Alternatives Company (ACOA)

Tourism is vital to Canada’s long-term prosperity, producing super advantages for communities giant and small. In Lunenburg, a brand new collaborative tourism strategy supported by the Authorities of Canada will strengthen the coastal city’s ample tourism choices.

Strengthening tourism, STEP by STEP

At present, the Honourable Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Financial Improvement and Minister accountable for ACOA, introduced a non-repayable contribution of $137,000 to the City of Lunenburg.

The city will work with a facilitator who will lead neighborhood stakeholders via ACOA’s Strategic Tourism Growth Program (STEP) to develop a regional tourism plan. Collectively, they’ll work with companies and neighborhood organizations to develop a community-based strategy, uniquely tailor-made to Lunenburg’s financial system, setting and tradition. The plan will intention to enhance internet hosting talents, improve experiential tourism choices, and lengthen the tourism season, giving travellers much more causes to remain and discover this must-see vacation spot.

The assist introduced as we speak will assist with the event of the plan and with implementation actions, similar to partaking experience, advertising, analysis and knowledge assortment, and bettering tourism property.

At present’s announcement additional demonstrates the Authorities of Canada’s dedication to serving to communities all through Atlantic Canada seize tourism alternatives that create jobs and assist financial progress.