Le Plan
Le parc commémoratif de l’Atlantique prévu vise à fournir aux Canadiens, un site de monuments pour honorer nos contributions militaires à l’étranger et localement. Le but est de fournir aux visiteurs une expérience similaire à la visite du fameux monument commémoratif de Vimy Ridge situé en France.
L’emplacement de ce parc serait l’entrée du port de Sydney (Sydney Mines), une zone imprégnée d’histoire militaire datant de la fin des années 1800. La zone du projet est destinée à s’étendre sur une superficie de 120 acres et à voir plusieurs projets construits en phases sur une période de 5 ans.
Les plans de parc incluent la restauration de la Batterie Chapel Point, la création d’un parc familial, un campement des Premières nations, un sentier pédestre à constater dans Neil’s Woods, le nettoyage de Lochman’s Beach, un centre d’accueil, et le plan principal est de construire un monument à Le début du port de Sydney.
Le financement sera géré par une combinaison de financement gouvernemental, de dons privés, de contributions communautaires et d’autres événements spéciaux. Le coût global estimé se situe entre 15 et 25 millions de dollars.
Donor Recognition Program
The AMP Society has created a Donors Recognition Program. Please refer to the Donations Section of the Website where the program is described and a list of current donors is provided.
THE TIME IS NOW!
WE NEED YOUR HELP
TO RAISE $75,000
THE AMP SOCIETY
PROPONENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT
OF
THE ATLANTIC MEMORIAL PARK
FOR
CAPE BRETON AND CANADA
NEEDS THE FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF PUBLIC, PRIVATE
AND CORPORATE DONORS NOW!
TO HELP US RAISE
$75,000
TO AUGMENT OUR GOVERNMENT FUNDING
WE NEED YOUR FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP MAKE THE PROPOSED
ATLANTIC MEMORIAL PARK BECOME A REALITY.
The project has the endorsement of Mayflower Mall, Destination Cape Breton, Port of Sydney Development Corporation, Membertou First Nation, the Cape Breton Regional Municipality, and the Dominion Command Royal Canadian Legion, N.S./ Nunavut Command Royal Canadian Legion, as well as many other agencies and local Service Clubs.
PLEASE DONATE AS EXPLAINED IN THE DONORS SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE.
Important AMP Society Annoucement
Today, May 27 2019 Northern Contracting Ltd began the restoration of the Command Post of the historic Chapel Point Battery – Phase 1 of the development of the Atlantic Memorial Park.
The completion of the Atlantic Memorial Park at the entrance to Sydney Harbour will provide visitors with an educational experience unlike any other. The mission statement resonates with Canadians; “to create a seaside journey of remembrance that brings Canada’s military history home”. The proposed park is located in a spectacular ocean side setting. It will provide a unique opportunity for Canadians and other visitors to learn about Canada’s military sacrifices overseas and the role of Sydney Harbour during the Battle of the Atlantic. It will represent a gesture of national closure for the approximately 115000 personnel lost during the wars-none of whom could be repatriated to Canada. It will operate as a focal point for commemoration of Canada’s veterans. The educational materials will not glorify war nor shy away from its tragedies. The message “never again” will be prominent .The Park also provides a unique opportunity for First Nations reconciliation through recognition of their military and cultural contributions. Outstanding tourism and economic benefits will be realized
The 120 acre Park will be comprised of an unmatched combination of features that will include:
Phase 1
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The restored historic wartime fortification known as the Chapel Point Battery. - the subject of the current announcement
Phase 2
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A Mi’kmaq encampment and annual veterans pow-wow
Phase 3
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A family playground and beautiful beach centrally located in the Park.
Phase 4
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A feature monument facing Vimy and a replica Vimy battlefield
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An Arch Of Remembrance at the Park entrance displaying the coats of arms of Canada’s provinces and territories
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A modern visitor education centre containing the latest methods for displaying and communicating information
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Provincial Books of sacrifice
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Memorials to Canada’s overseas military sacrifices and the historic Sydney Harbour contributions
The Command Post restoration is on schedule for completion by Dec 2019 and will be open to the public in 2020. Future tenders will be issued for fencing, signage, welcome centre and an engineered walking trail from the beach to the Command Post. For further information contact Brian Ferguson at 902-322-8509 or Cyril Aker at 902-577-7577.