News Release

For Immediate Release
June 17, 2005


Cabot Shores Offers Unique Visitor Experience

Indian Brook, NS – Government of Canada assistance toward the establishment of a new and unique tourism facility was announced today by the Honourable Mark Eyking, MP for Sydney-Victoria on behalf of the Honourable Joseph McGuire, Minister for Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation (ECBC) and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA).

Cabot Shores Adventure and Retreat Centre, located on the Cabot Trail at Indian Brook, offers top quality accommodations and services. The Canada Select four-star village has a main lodge with seven units, a multipurpose activity room and a dining area. Nestled among the trees are four private cottages. There are over 22 campsites along the edge of the brook, offering visitors a wilderness experience with access to the amenities of the main lodge.

“This project contributes to the full array of vacation experiences available on the Island and gives visitors reason to stay longer. That’s good for the economy,” says MP Eyking. “The developers are to be commended on their vision and commitment to the Cape Breton tourism industry.”

In addition to top quality accommodations, Cabot Shores makes the most of its 55-acre property with ocean and river frontage. Canoes, bicycles, hiking, swimming, fishing and guided boat tours are all available. There is also a project to build a Mi’kmaq village where guests will enjoy native crafts, story telling, dance, and singing and participate in the construction of an authentic wigwam lodge led by native guides.

During the summer months, trained professionals lead youth and family camps in arts and culture and various recreational activities. The goal is to attract people from all walks of life, including couples, families,
eco-tourists, cyclists and youth.

“Our guests tell us that Cape Breton adventures are fun, safe and challenging, offering them great times and memories,” says Paul Weinberg, President of Indian Brook Adventures, owners and operators of Cabot Shores. “Guests love that the adventures invigorate them, while the connection with nature and other people gives them the opportunity to kick back and relax and recharge in a spectacular setting with access to quality services and amenities. We are pleased to have this opportunity to contribute positively to the future of Cape Breton Island and to make it a great destination for all four seasons!”

In addition to assisting with capital costs, funding for this initiative will help initially to create 5 new jobs. Total cost of the project is $1,050,000. Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation will provide a repayable contribution of $337,500 through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency’s Business Development Program.

Enterprise Cape Breton Corporation offers programs in support of economic development initiatives and is responsible for delivering ACOA's programs on Cape Breton Island and in the Mulgrave area.

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ECBC ASSISTANCE TOWARDS THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NEW TOURISM FACILITY IN INDIAN BROOK WAS ANNOUNCED TODAY BY MARK EYKING, MP FOR SYDNEY-VICTORIA.

LOCATED ON THE CABOT TRAIL, CABOT SHORES OFFERS TOP QUALITY ACCOMMODATIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR COUPLES, FAMILIES, ECO-TOURISTS, CYCLISTS AND YOUTH.

IN ADDITION TO ASSISTING WITH INFRASTRUCTURE, FUNDING FOR THIS INITIATIVE WILL CREATE FIVE NEW JOBS.

TOTAL COST OF THE PROJECT IS OVER $1 MILLION. ECBC WILL PROVIDE A REPAYABLE CONTRIBUTION OF $337,500.


FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT:


Office of Mark Eyking
MP Sydney-Victoria
(902) 567-6275

Paul Weinberg
President, Indian Brook Adventures Inc.
(902) 929-2584

D.A. Landry
ECBC Communications
(902) 564-3617