Southwestern Ontario will benefit from $4.5 million in funding for tourism recovery and infrastructure support.
The announcement was made Friday morning in London.
The funding is courtesy of the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario).
Six organizations and municipalities in Elgin county will benefit from an investment of more than $1.3 million.
More than half that amount, $640,000, was allocated to Central Elgin for improvements to Union Street Park in Belmont.
Here is the breakdown of funding directed toward Elgin county:
| Backus-Page House Museum | Expand winter season offerings through guided tours, hikes and snowshoe walks, and outdoor winter-themed tours and events. | $66,293 |
| Catfish Creek Conservation Authority | Modernize maple syrup festival with marketing campaign, new automated gates and electrical services, update Sugar Shanty, and enhance children’s programming. | $131,000 |
| County of Elgin | Create printed and digital guides displaying local food trails and promote farm-to-table tourism. | $35,000 |
| Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham | Rehabilitate sidewalks in the community of Vienna. | $300,000 |
| Corporation of the Municipality of Central Elgin | Improve amenities and accessibility of Belmont Union Street Park, including paths, washrooms, pickleball courts, outdoor fitness equipment and playground equipment. | $639,750 |
| Municipality of Dutton Dunwich | Improve energy efficiency and accessibility of municipal office and local theatre located in downtown Dutton. | $140,857 |
