Dartmouth’s Shubie Campground will offer expanded winter RV accommodations this year, increasing the number of available rental spaces from 12 to 17. This initiative aims to provide more options during the colder months.
“We need more options that keep people inside with access to supports, and allowing winter stays at Shubie Campground will do just that,” Brendan Maguire, Minister of Community Services, said. “We want to give people there the certainty that they can stay in their spot.”
The Province of Nova Scotia is investing CA$145,000 in collaboration with the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) to facilitate this increase. The funding announcement also follows a prior commitment of CA$180,000 made by the Province on October 11, 2023, which ensured that 12 spots were available last winter.
In addition to RV rentals, the municipality will provide essential services to support guests, including waste management.
RV guests can rent a spot for CA$250 per month, including electricity and waste management services. The municipality’s efforts are designed to ensure that guests have access to necessary amenities during their stay. Essential services will also encompass snow clearing, drinking water supply, and garbage collection.
“I am pleased that the levels of government have been able to work together to provide people with this option for shelter and that the number of sites available has been increased at Shubie Campground,” Mike Savage, Mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality, explained in a press release.
The agreement between the Province and the Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) has been developing over the past several weeks, culminating in the Department of Community Services receiving and approving the final funding proposal for this year on October 2 and October 3.
For more information about Shubie Campground, visit shubiecampground.com.