The tourism experience on Canada’s Musical Coast is getting a shot in the arm.
Officials with the federal government are investing $999,170 in Inverness Co.‘s tourism facilities.
Rene Arseneault, the parliamentary secretary to the economic development minister, and Mike Kelloway, Cape Breton-Canso’s MP, announced the funding in Port Hood Tuesday.
After March’s regular municipal council meeting Thursday afternoon, Betty Ann MacQuarrie, Inverness Co.’s warden, told The Hawk it’s more money than they expected.
“We were blown over by that one.”
MacQuarrie said funding will help create signature spaces and a new signage strategy, trail and waterfront enhancements, and the installation of amenities.
She said the money will help tourism in the region, but many of the upgrades will improve the quality of life and health of residents as well.