Coastal Trail To See Improvements From $600,000 Provincial Grant.
Cape Breton residents and visitors will see work to improve the environment along the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail in Inverness County with a provincial grant.
“The volunteers who have built and continue to maintain this trail have created a tourism icon for our province,” said Allan MacMaster, Minister of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage. “This funding will help them continue their good work.”
The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, which stretches 92 kilometres from Port Hastings to Inverness, is used by bikers, hikers, runners, horse-back riders, skiers and snowmobilers. The trail association received funding for shoreline erosion repair and storm surge protection at Walkers Cove.
Quotes:
“The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail, managed by dedicated volunteers, connects western Cape Breton communities and offers endless recreational opportunities for both locals and visitors alike.”
— Blaise MacEachern, President, Celtic Shores Coastal Trail Association
“The Celtic Shores Coastal Trail is more than a scenic route, it is a vital link that supports sustainable tourism, bolsters local economies, and preserves our rich natural heritage. Funding this destination infrastructure is essential to ensure the trail’s continuity, offering future generations of residents and visitors the opportunity to experience and safeguard our cherished coastal landscapes.”
— Amey Beaton, Manager, Destination Development, Destination Cape Breton
Quick Facts:
- the Celtic Shores Coastal Trail Association received a provincial grant of $600,000
Additional Resources:
Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage grants and programs: https://cch.novascotia.ca/investing-in-our-future
Online grant finder tool: https://beta.novascotia.ca/find-grants-offered-through-department-communities-culture-tourism-and-heritage
Celtic Shores Coastal Trail: https://www.celticshores.ca
Source : Provincial Release
