Improving Historic Downtown Fergus

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
  
  

QUOTES

"This project will create a community green space at the gateway to historic downtown Fergus. Renewing interest in the downtown core will increase traffic and customers for local businesses."
- Carol Mitchell, Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs

"We are thrilled to welcome the province as a partner in helping to develop BT Corner in Fergus' historical downtown area. With this support, we can pay tribute to the community's industrial and agricultural heritage."
- Kathy Baranski, Chair, Heritage Centre Wellington

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.

For more information:

Brent Ross, OMAFRA Media Contact Officer
416-326-9342