RQM Seeking Proposals to Operate Fort Point Lighthouse

Have you ever dreamed having a seasonal tourism business? An opportunity to run a seasonal lighthouse tourism attraction is being offered in Liverpool, Nova Scotia. Fort Point Lighthouse, the Province’s third oldest lighthouse, is again providing the opportunity for a third party to both run the attraction and provide signature tourism experiences for visitors. A request for proposals (RFP) has been put out by the Region of Queens Municipality, advising of the opportunity for individuals, businesses and non profit organizations to submit a proposal to operate the facility.

This popular scenic spot amidst Liverpool’s Colonial residences continues to draw lighthouse aficionados who love that the lighthouse provides the opportunity to actually go inside, hear about the history of the lighthouse and the area, climb the tour and toot the hand-cranked fog horn.

It is an opportunity for good ideas to come to life with limited risk to the successful organization. 2016 was the pilot season for having a third party operate the facility, which was formerly operated as a museum and gift shop by the Region of Queens. This past season, Lane’s Privateer Inn was the successful applicant and they created the Lane’s at the Lighthouse experience, together with the popular Lighthouse Picnics at Fort Point Lighthouse Park. This venture garnered national attention from tourism bloggers and media.

The Region of Queens has now opened up the opportunity to secure a three-year agreement to operate the facility, while still providing some of the essential supports to ease the burden of running the building. An RFP package can be obtained by clicking here or in person at the Economic Development Department, Region of Queens Administration building, 249 White Point Road, Liverpool.

Proposals will be accepted until Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Local Time, with the contract commencing in the Spring of 2017.