Birds Canada is celebrating a major step forward in accessibility and community engagement thanks to a $118,200 Capital grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation.
The funding will support critical infrastructure upgrades at the organization’s Long Point Interpretation Centre, ensuring the space is more inclusive, accessible, and welcoming for the more than 10,000 people who visit each year.
Haldimand–Norfolk MPP Bobbi Ann Brady praised the investment, noting that the improvements will benefit both residents and visitors.
Birds Canada says the upgrades will transform the Interpretation Centre into a modern, inclusive community hub, helping to strengthen partnerships, expand educational programming, and foster a shared commitment to environmental stewardship.
Beyond accessibility, the initiative is expected to deliver socio-economic benefits to rural Norfolk County by boosting tourism, supporting collaborations with the arts sector, and expanding meeting and event space for businesses, educators, and government agencies.
The project includes retrofitting building entrances and washrooms with automatic doors and accessibility features, while also constructing three kilometres of accessible trails and sidewalks to connect people with nature and cultural sites.
Birds Canada is a national charity dedicated to increasing understanding, appreciation, and conservation of birds.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ontario government, invested nearly $105 million last year into over 700 community projects across the province, including initiatives to enhance sustainability, build vibrant community spaces, and support economic and social well-being.