Improving Historic Downtown Fergus
February 1, 2010 3:00 PM
McGuinty Government Helps Attract Visitors, Boost Local Economy
Fergus is developing a community meeting place to draw visitors and tourists to the downtown core.
Through the Rural Economic Development Program, Ontario is helping Fergus to:
- create a central outdoor community and special events venue at the downtown gateway
- highlight the significance of Fergus' history through interpretative plaques
- draw visitors and residents to downtown Fergus
- increase revenues for downtown merchants with increased visitor traffic
- enhance the downtown streetscape with a revitalized downtown green space
Quick Facts
- Centre Wellington, Heritage Centre Wellington and Fergus Business Improvement Area are receiving $16,335 through the Rural Economic Development Program.
- Since 2003, Ontario has invested over $86 million in 258 projects through the Rural Economic Development Program.
Learn More
- Discover historic Fergus.
- Learn about Heritage Centre Wellington.
- Learn about the Fergus Business Improvement Area.
Contacts
- Sarah Petrevan
Minister's Office
416-326-3861
sarah.petrevan@ontario.ca - Susan Murray
Communications Branch
519-826-3145
susan.murray@ontario.ca
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
ontario.ca/agriculture


