As the tourism sector prepares to welcome visitors when public health measures are lifted, the Government of Canada continues to support businesses and organizations through investments that help draw visitors to our communities and rural areas.
Government investing in initiative to boost local tourism
Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA), today announced an investment of $220,000 for Mactaquac Marine to expand its unique houseboat vacation business and meet customer demand.
This contribution will help Mactaquac Marine build two additional houseboats and create five seasonal jobs. It will also draw visitors to the local communites, allowing them to discover the unique places, food, experiences and adventures nearby.
Today's announcement further demonstrates the Government of Canada's commitment to supporting Canadian jobs and helping business owners, so that our economy can come roaring back.
Quotes
"The Government of Canada recognizes the tremendous value of the tourism industry in Atlantic Canada. We are proud to support businesses like Mactaquac Marine that are helping boost local tourism and position Atlantic Canada as a destination of choice."
- The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
"Many eyes are on Atlantic Canada as a place to visit when restrictions are lifted. We are working with industry partners and tourism operators to make sure the region is ready to welcome visitors when it is safe to do so. Investments like this one enable communities to harness their unique character to create jobs and sustain the many wonderful small businesses that define this region."
- Darren Fisher, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages and Minister responsible for ACOA
"The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency is again playing a vital role in the development of the Lakeway Houseboat Vacation tourism product based in Mactaquac, New Brunswick. We look forward to building on our early success in a continuing effort to establish Mactaquac as the houseboat capital of Atlantic Canada. ACOA's support also allows Mactaquac Marine to construct their own houseboats creating local jobs and economic activity."
- Larry Jewett, President, Mactaquac Marine Inc.
Quick facts
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ACOA's contribution is provided through the Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI) program, which supports projects that promote sustainable community economic development, enhance business development and growth, and facilitate innovation.
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Mactaquac Marine is located on the Mactaquac Lake region of the Saint John River, and also operates under the name Lakeway Houseboat Vacations. This river system provides access to several communities, towns, villages and attractions.
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The company's houseboat vacation offering is the only one of its kind in New Brunswick.
