Bouctouche Rotary Park landscape revitalization funding

The Government of Canada, together with the Government of New Brunswick and the Town of Grand-Bouctouche, has announced funding to renew Bouctouche Rotary Park’s natural environment and protect its shoreline (news release dated September 26, 2025).

• Main announcement/action: The three levels of government are providing a combined investment of $1.2 million to restore the park’s riparian zone and shoreline, including planting more than 700 trees, shrubs, and plants, and creating accessible green spaces with walkways, trails, signage, lighting, and benches; federal contribution is $835,000 via the Natural Infrastructure Fund, New Brunswick is contributing $104,375, and the Town is contributing $260,625.
• Background and implementation details: Funding is provided through the Natural Infrastructure Fund which supports natural/hybrid approaches to climate resilience and biodiversity; federal funding is conditional on Indigenous consultation and environmental assessment requirements, and the announcement links the project to the federal Atlantic Growth Strategy.