mada

Margaree Area Development Association

Established in 1972, the Margaree Area Development Association (MADA) is a community-based not-for-profit organization whose mission is to represent the interests of residents through supporting or developing our environmental, social, cultural and economic heritage.

MADA coordinates many projects in Margaree with the help of many volunteers, including its Board of Directors. 

Projects and events led and/or supported by MADA include:

• Canada Day Literary Festival

• Anything That Floats Race

• Christmas Tree Lighting Event

• Margaree Calendar

• Lake O Law Lifestyle Trail

• Winter Wellness Program

• Communities in Bloom

• Adult Education Initiatives

• Local Celtic Colours concert and associated events

• Maintenance of the building and grounds at 7972 Cabot Trail, which is home to:

  • the Coady Tompkins Memorial Library 

  • the Margaree Visitor Information Centre 

  • Pan Cape Breton Food Hub Co-op

  • Office rental space

  • Picnic areas and outdoor furniture

  • Paul’s Garden

  • Margaree COOKS! (Community Outdoor Oven and Kitchen Space)

  • Annual Margaree Family Campout

  • and more!

Everyone is welcome to attend MADA’s monthly meetings. Meetings are held at the Margaree Meeting Place, next door to the the Coady Tompkins Memorial Library at 7972 Cabot Trail in Margaree Forks. Minutes of the most recent MADA meetings are available in hard-copy at the library. MADA does not meet during July and August.

For more information about MADA or to be added to its email list for occasional updates, please email margareedev@gmail.com

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The Margaree Meeting Place is available for rent:

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MADA AGM Minutes

Re-Imagining the Future of the Margarees (CBU Report)

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