The Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency today announced funding for the Town of Souris in support of their plans for a new marina, marina service building, and streetscape improvements to the road linking downtown Souris and the waterfront.

“The Government of Canada is pleased to contribute more than $500,000 to this venture as its social and economic benefits will be felt in the town and surrounding areas,” stated the Hon. Lawrence MacAulay on behalf of the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA). “These improvements are great news for all those seeking to enjoy boating, eco- tourism and other culture related activities in and around this community.”

The Souris Recreational Waterfront Committee (SRWC) was established by the Town of Souris to seek out and implement development plans for the waterfront. The SRWC has representatives from a number of stakeholders including: The Town of Souris; The Eastern Kings Community Enhancement Corporation; the Souris Port Committee; the Eastern Kings Ice Cooperative; and, the Souris West Community Council. The Committee’s goal is to implement Phase 1 of the development plan and manage day-to-day operations of the marina once it is up and running.

“The plans for the new marina and the upgrades to Mariners Park will make Souris an even more attractive tourist destination, just another great reason for Islanders and vacationers alike to visit this part of eastern Prince Edward Island,” commented Gus Clinton, Deputy Mayor of the Town of Souris and Chair of the SRWC.

ACOA is providing a non-repayable contribution of $556,081 through the Strategic Community Investment Fund. Launched three years ago, the Strategic Community Investment Fund was designed to help communities throughout Atlantic Canada create an environment that fosters economic development by addressing strategic sectors such as tourism.

Ralph Meechan
Office of the Minister for Atlantic Canada Opportunities 
Agency
(613) 941-7241

Gus Clinton, Deputy Mayor
Town of Souris
(902) 687-2828

Wes Harrison
ACOA PEI & Tourism
(902) 368-0842
wes.harrison@acoa-apeca.gc.ca