News release

Investments to Improve Community Facilities

Communities, Culture and Heritage (Jan. 2011 - Aug. 2021)

Every community needs places where people can gather and celebrate. That is why government is making investments to improve existing cultural and community facilities.

The Musquodoboit Harbour Heritage Society is one of 39 projects receiving funding through the Community Facilities Improvement Program. The $31,356 grant is for repairs to the wooden decking platform of the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum.

“Through our culture action plan, we are working to improve existing cultural and community facilities across Nova Scotia,” said Communities, Culture and Heritage Minister Leo Glavine. “We want to ensure communities have safe and comfortable spaces that foster community pride and build stronger connections.”

A total of $910,985 will be invested in projects across the province this year through the program.

Quotes:

We may be a small community museum, but within these walls beats the heart of the community. With support from the Community Facilities Improvement Program, we can maintain the building and undertake projects that enhance our presentation. This will allow us to celebrate our past and take full advantage of providing hope for future development.

  • John Verlinden, president, Musquodoboit Harbour Heritage Society

Quick Facts:

  • the department approved 39 applications by registered not-for-profit organizations which operate primary for community, culture and diversity benefit
  • projects approved range from kitchen upgrades and roof repairs to electrical improvements and septic system upgrades
  • the Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum was a former CN railway station vital to the transportation of raw and manufactured materials from Halifax Harbour to the Eastern Shore
  • events hosted at the museum include Music Fest and the Eastern Shore Wild Blueberry Country Fair
  • the museum is also home to one of the largest lobster trap Christmas trees in Nova Scotia

Additional Resources:

the list of 2019-20 grant recipients can be found at https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future/community-facilities-improvement-program

Musquodoboit Harbour Railway Museum: https://www.mhrailwaymuseum.com

Nova Scotia’s Culture Action Plan: https://novascotia.ca/culture

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