Support for Harness Racing Facility in Cape Breton

The Province is investing in Northside Downs, a community hub for harness racing and recreation in North Sydney.

“These upgrades reflect the Province’s commitment to improving recreational infrastructure and accessibility,” said Public Works Minister Fred Tilley, MLA for Northside-Westmount, on behalf of Dave Ritcey, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “Northside Downs is a vital part of our community, and these improvements will ensure it continues to thrive as a space for everyone to enjoy.”

Northside Downs is managed by Harness Racing Cape Breton Inc., which is receiving $1 million to improve training grounds and recreation barns and enhance accessibility features.

Quotes:

“The board of directors of Harness Racing Cape Breton is very excited with the addition of an elevated, accessible viewing deck for our spectators. This project will enhance the visitor experience for a number of our patrons, providing tremendous sightlines and cover from the weather for our events. The support of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage is greatly appreciated.”
— Joel LeBlanc, member, Harness Racing Cape Breton Inc. management team

Quick Facts:

• the Province’s accessibility strategy, Access by Design 2030, outlines how the government will achieve its goal of an accessible province by providing people with disabilities equitable access to programs, services, information and infrastructure

Additional Resources:

Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage grants and programs: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future

Online grant finder tool: https://beta.novascotia.ca/find-grants-offered-through-department-communities-culture-tourism-and-heritage

Access by Design 2030: https://novascotia.ca/accessibility/access-by-design/