News release

Port Hawkesbury Waterfront Gets Support

Tourism, Culture and Heritage (Dec. 2003 - Jan. 2011)

Residents and visitors to Port Hawkesbury will soon be enjoying a waterfront bustling with recreational and cultural activities. The Strait Area Waterfront Development Society is planning to build Ship Harbour Place -- a new entertainment, education and marina venue -- with a $500,000 contribution from the province.

"Gathering places like Ship Harbour Place keep communities active and vital, and keep residents healthy," said Premier MacDonald in Port Hawkesbury today, April 4. "I am confident the new facility will quickly become a centre of community activity, providing opportunities for recreation, education and culture."

Ship Harbour Place will house the Port Hawkesbury marina services, offer courses, provide retail space, and host cultural, entertainment events and meetings.

"We're very pleased to have the support of the province and thankful they also believe in the valuable contribution that a dynamic waterfront provides to the Town of Port Hawkesbury," said Blaine MacQuarrie, chair of the Waterfront Development Society Ceilidh Committee. "This support, along with the previous support from the federal government will serve only to boost the health, well-being and cultural richness of our area for years to come."

The premier also acknowledged the valuable contributions made by the many volunteers who assist the waterfront society with the presentation of their cultural programs.

"I thank those involved with the Strait Area Waterfront Development Society for their hard work and dedication to the cause and the people of the area," said Mr. MacDonald. "I'm delighted that our government can contribute to a facility that will be an asset to this region for many years to come."