by Ian Duncan, Friends of Fundy Program and Events Coordinator
Upper Bay of Fundy Project Charting a Sustainable Path for Rural Communities
A first ever community-led regional development process for the Rural Upper Bay of Fundy region is bringing people together to develop a plan that reflects the area’s unique community assets and opportunities.
The initiative covers an area comprising Hillsborough, Riverside-Albert, Alma, Sussex, St. Martins, and their adjacent rural areas. It brings together residents, business owners, non-profit managers, and local municipal officials.
The two year project is funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Province of New Brunswick. It is administered by the non-profit Friends of Fundy. The first phase, which includes extensive community engagement, data collection and initial recommendations, will be completed by May 2022. The Working Group of the project has been studying tourism principles and reviewing the previous reports on the region and has now begun to formally engage communities. We’d love to hear your thoughts regarding the role tourism could play in community growth and development; if you’d like to share them, you can fill out a survey here: Rural Destination Development Survey (google.com)
Upper Bay of Fundy Project Charting a Sustainable Path for Rural Communities
A first ever community-led regional development process for the Rural Upper Bay of Fundy region is bringing people together to develop a plan that reflects the area’s unique community assets and opportunities.
The initiative covers an area comprising Hillsborough, Riverside-Albert, Alma, Sussex, St. Martins, and their adjacent rural areas. It brings together residents, business owners, non-profit managers, and local municipal officials.
The two year project is funded by the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and the Province of New Brunswick. It is administered by the non-profit Friends of Fundy. The first phase, which includes extensive community engagement, data collection and initial recommendations, will be completed by May 2022. The Working Group of the project has been studying tourism principles and reviewing the previous reports on the region and has now begun to formally engage communities. We’d love to hear your thoughts regarding the role tourism could play in community growth and development; if you’d like to share them, you can fill out a survey here: Rural Destination Development Survey (google.com)
To achieve its priorities, the Rural Upper Bay of Fundy Destination Project will employ a four-pronged strategy to create and build industry, community and government support for a sustainable change agenda that is both long-lasting and rooted in regenerative tourism practices, using the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) as a guide.
The UN SDGs are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
The initiative has four components:
1. Community Engagement and Information Sharing
2. Knowledge Review and Assessment
3. Data Collection and Assessment
4. Development of Community Indicators
The project is co-managed by a Working Group, which includes people from around the region and the Friends of Fundy. The members of the Working Group are:
● Micha Fardy, Friends of Fundy, Alma (co-lead)
● Mike Carpenter, Red Rock Adventure, St. Martins (co-lead)
● Kevin Berry, Village of Hillsborough
● Lisa Brown, Farmer Brown’s Greenhouse/Foods of the Fundy Valley
● Jim Campbell, Mayor, Village of Riverside-Albert
● Janet Clouston, Albert County Historical Society & Museum, Hopewell Cape
● Jennifer Dingman, UNESCO-designated Fundy Biosphere Region
● Jamie Hare, Poley Mountain Resorts, Waterford
● Michelle Harvey-Larsen, Albert County Tourism Association/Studio on the Marsh, Mary’s Point
● Jordan Jamison, St. Martins & District Chamber of Commerce, St. Martins
● Bob Rochon, Mayor, Village of Hillsborough
● Jason Thorne, Town of Sussex
● Paul Winkle, Beach Street Inn, St. Martins
For more information about the Rural Upper Bay of Fundy Destination Development Project, you can visit our website and follow us on Facebook:
https://www.ruralfundyregiondevelopment.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RuralFundyRegionDevelopment/
If you’d like to share your thoughts on tourism development in the region, you can fill out our survey here: Rural Destination Development Survey (google.com)
We are hiring! Friends of Fundy is looking to expand our team - do you love local art and products? Have a passion for outdoor adventure? Want to be involved with festivals and events? We want to hear from you! You can find more info and how to apply on Connecting Albert County’s Job Postings and on our website: https://www.friendsoffundy.ca/en/join-our-team/
The UN SDGs are a collection of 17 interlinked global goals designed to be a blueprint to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all.
The initiative has four components:
1. Community Engagement and Information Sharing
2. Knowledge Review and Assessment
3. Data Collection and Assessment
4. Development of Community Indicators
The project is co-managed by a Working Group, which includes people from around the region and the Friends of Fundy. The members of the Working Group are:
● Micha Fardy, Friends of Fundy, Alma (co-lead)
● Mike Carpenter, Red Rock Adventure, St. Martins (co-lead)
● Kevin Berry, Village of Hillsborough
● Lisa Brown, Farmer Brown’s Greenhouse/Foods of the Fundy Valley
● Jim Campbell, Mayor, Village of Riverside-Albert
● Janet Clouston, Albert County Historical Society & Museum, Hopewell Cape
● Jennifer Dingman, UNESCO-designated Fundy Biosphere Region
● Jamie Hare, Poley Mountain Resorts, Waterford
● Michelle Harvey-Larsen, Albert County Tourism Association/Studio on the Marsh, Mary’s Point
● Jordan Jamison, St. Martins & District Chamber of Commerce, St. Martins
● Bob Rochon, Mayor, Village of Hillsborough
● Jason Thorne, Town of Sussex
● Paul Winkle, Beach Street Inn, St. Martins
For more information about the Rural Upper Bay of Fundy Destination Development Project, you can visit our website and follow us on Facebook:
https://www.ruralfundyregiondevelopment.com/
https://www.facebook.com/RuralFundyRegionDevelopment/
If you’d like to share your thoughts on tourism development in the region, you can fill out our survey here: Rural Destination Development Survey (google.com)
We are hiring! Friends of Fundy is looking to expand our team - do you love local art and products? Have a passion for outdoor adventure? Want to be involved with festivals and events? We want to hear from you! You can find more info and how to apply on Connecting Albert County’s Job Postings and on our website: https://www.friendsoffundy.ca/en/join-our-team/
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