The Honourable Bernard Davis, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation, today announced over $90,000 for the Town of Twillingate, to develop, maintain and expand a destination trails network in the Twillingate area. Minister Davis was joined by Derek Bennett, MHA for Lewisporte-Twillingate for the announcement.
Through the Regional Development Fund, the Provincial Government will assist the Twillingate Island Trail Project with improving the existing system, including signage and marketing, and help expand the following destination trails: French Beach to Spiller’s Cove, Spiller’s Cove to Cod Jack’s Cove, Lower Little Harbour, Jonas Cove to Purcell’s Harbour and Little Harbour to Cod Jack’s Cove. By developing over 50 kilometres of extensive trails, the Twillingate Island Trail Project will set the stage for eco-tourism and outdoor experience-based businesses to thrive in the region.
Through the Provincial Tourism Product Development Plan, the Provincial Government aims to increase the number of high quality, Newfoundland and Labrador tourism experiences.
As previously announced on June 23 by the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), the Government of Canada, through ACOA contributed $273,811 toward the project.
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“Supporting this trails network represents a significant economic development opportunity for the region. Support from the Provincial Government aligns with the goals set in the Provincial Tourism Product Development Plan, and builds on an already attractive and popular tourist destination.”
Honourable Bernard Davis
Minister of Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
“I am pleased to see the Town of Twillingate and the Twillingate Island Tourism Association take on this hiking trail development initiative to further enhance tourism and economic opportunities to the region. I encourage residents and visitors to experience what this area has to offer – some of the very best trail system and scenery of anywhere in our province. Add to that, enhancing and developing these trails greatly improves the quality of your life through physical activity which benefits the mental wellbeing and wellness of those who use these trails. I look forward to meeting you on these and other trails in the near future.”
Derek Bennett
MHA for Lewisporte-Twillingate
“I’m delighted that our government is supporting the Town of Twillingate with this project to improve its popular trail network, a valuable community asset that is helping to enhance the town’s tourism appeal and grow the local economy. The many trails, coves, and coastlines around Twillingate have provided settings for countless unique and enjoyable experiences for people of all ages. I commend the town for its commitment to enhancing these experiences for the benefit of residents and visitors for years to come.”
Scott Simms
Member of Parliament for Coast of Bays-Central-Notre Dame
“On behalf of the Town of Twillingate, Twillingate Islands Tourism Association, and Twillingate Trails’ Regional Committee, I’m thrilled to announce this significant investment in our hiking trail network. Twillingate Island’s hiking trails not only represent a valuable tourism asset to our community but they represent significant economic development opportunity for the whole region. Thanks to both the Provincial and Federal Governments for seeing the potential in our community to take on a project of this scale and for recognizing Twillingate Island as world class hiking destination.”
Grant White
Mayor, Town of Twillingate
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