Under Spring Economic Update 2026, Fisheries and Oceans Canada is investing almost $1 billion over five years to repair, maintain and modernize Canada's small craft harbours. This new economic investment will help build a climate-resilient, safe and future-ready harbour network across the country.
Today's announcement for work on Phase 2 of a three-phase major project at Red Head Harbour in Morell, Prince Edward Island (PEI), is one example of vital investments for the future.
Specifics of the anticipated cost for the project cannot be issued at this time. The call for bids for the construction work will be issued shortly.
Roughly 46 vessels berth at Red Head Harbour over the spring, summer and fall fishing seasons. The major fisheries which take place from Red Head are lobster, Bluefin tuna and groundfish. Aquaculturists also operate from Red Head.
Details of Phases 1 and 2 of the multi-year project:
Phase 1, completed in June 2025
- The rigid wharf structure on the western end of the harbour which was destroyed by post-tropical storm Fiona in September 2022 was removed.
- An extensive breakwater was built in its place, offering significant shoreline and vessel protection inside the harbour basin.
- The value of the contract awarded for Phase 1 was $3.2 million.
Phase 2
- The entire western wharf structure will reconstructed.
- Areas which were damaged by Fiona, will be removed and replaced. The height of the decks will be raised to better withstand storm surges and sea-level rise.
- The current stem, or section, of floating docks will be removed and replaced by two new floating dock stems in the centre area of the basin.
- Vessels will not need to relocate to another harbour during the construction work.
