Community Development

A Tourism Infrastructure Master Plan for the region was completed in March 2007, applications for funding were then submitted to implement various components of the plan.

ACOA and INTRD partnered with SABRI and funded a project to improve and increase tourism infrastructure and marketing of the same within the region.  Parks Canada and Norstead Viking Village are providing for maintenance and operation of the dock that was constructed at L'Anse aux Meadows.

The following projects were completed in 2009 and 2010:

• Removal and replacement of existing cruise docking facilities at L’Anse aux Meadows, as well as a tour bus turnaround at the site;
• Development of a walking access to the French Oven site at Quirpon;
• Development of integrated signage;
• Trail guide for the SABRI region
• Construction of three portable kiosks, which can be transported to festivals and activities in the region throughout the season.
• Construction of three stationary kiosks. These kiosks are located on the Grenfell Properties; at L'Anse aux Meadows; and at Parkers Brook for the Save Our Char Committee.

SABRI submitted application to Service Canada and INTRD to fund some of the other work identified within the master plan that communities have been trying to access funding for. Funding for this initiative was also approved by INTRD, Service Canada and SABRI.

This included the upgrading of trails and development of rest stops, picnic and viewing areas throughout the region. The trail work was done in a manner that used the natural landscape wherever possible, and involved the removal of some of the existing boardwalk and stairs. The trails can now be efficiently maintained. Trail head and interpretative signage has been installed complimenting the gateway signage and is unique to the SABRI Region. Another component of this funding includes an Oral History Project which commenced in October 2008.  Please check out the Oral History section for stories from our region.

For further information regarding this program please contact the Programs Coordinator, Alicia Shears, at ashears@nf.aibn.com, Assistant Executive Director, Glenda Burden  at gburden@nf.aibn.com, Executive Director, Sam Elliott at s.elliott@nf.aibn.com or call the SABRI office at 454-3484.

SABRI is currently working with the communities in the region to proceed with future Community Development Projects