Yarmouth Waterfront Development Program

Yarmouth is revitalizing its waterfront with help from the federal/provincial Waterfront Development Program. The improvements are designed to attract more tourists, encourage new business and continue economic development in the community.

The Yarmouth Waterfront Development Corporation will receive $250,000 for sidewalks, beautification, parking, and improvements to the Lawrence Sweeney Museum.

"Our goal is to create a working waterfront, in terms of industry, natural areas and tourism," said Bob Hartland, the corporation's executive director.

Funded by the Canada/Nova Scotia COOPERATION Agreement on Economic Diversification, the Waterfront Development Program helps towns and villages turn their natural strengths into local economic growth mechanisms.

"This innovative program is an excellent example of the federal government's commitment to working with Nova Scotia communities to promote solid economic growth in rural areas of our province," said Senator Al Graham on behalf of Fred Mifflin, Secretary of State, Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. "The waterfront program will help communities make the most of their natural advantages and develop valuable resources in the process."

"Revitalized waterfronts in communities like Yarmouth attract new business and tourist traffic which generate economic spinoffs. Waterfronts also provide a forum for building community pride and spirit," said Manning MacDonald, Minister of Economic Development and Tourism. "We've been supporting waterfront development initiatives for ten years and we're proud of the profound effect it's having on Nova Scotia's communities."

Clark's Harbour, Digby, Belliveau Cove, Hubbards Cove, Shelburne, Lockeport, Liverpool, Annapolis Royal, Wolfville, Sheet Harbour, Bridgetown, Isle Madame, New Glasgow, Parrsboro, Guysborough, North Sydney, Sydney, Louisbourg, Port Hawkesbury and Eastern Passage have also been approved for funding under the program.

The Canada/Nova Scotia COOPERATION Agreement on Economic Diversification is co-managed by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Nova Scotia Economic Development and Tourism.