Climate-Ready NL
Presented by Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador
May 22, 2025 11:00 am
Introducing Tomorrow’s Towns—a forward-thinking placemaking program from Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador. Funded by the Government of Canada through the Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) SDG Grant Program, this project empowers your community to become more sustainable, resilient, and vibrant.
By connecting you with strategic partners and expert guidance, the program helps you save valuable time often spent on research, fact-finding, feasibility, and funding applications for various projects, as well as provides valuable learning through webinars and training programs.
With five key streams, Tomorrow’s Towns supports you in launching impactful projects and seizing new opportunities, while also recognizing and rewarding your efforts to strengthen and give back to your community.
Sign up to become a Tomorrow's Town today and get started on your first stream!
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A community’s identity is deeply rooted in its history, culture, and artistic expression. The Heritage & Arts stream is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the unique traditions and stories that define Newfoundland and Labrador’s towns.
The way a town is designed and built has a profound impact on the health and well-being of its residents. The Healthy Built Environment stream promotes community planning and infrastructure development that prioritizes accessibility, active living, and social connectivity.
Access to safe, nutritious, and locally sourced food is a fundamental pillar of a thriving community. The Food Security stream supports municipalities in building resilient food systems that reduce reliance on imported goods and promote sustainable agricultural practices.
Newfoundland and Labrador’s natural landscapes—its rugged coastlines, vast forests, and freshwater ecosystems—are among its most valuable assets. The Environmental Stewardship stream focuses on the responsible management and protection of these natural resources to ensure they remain healthy and accessible for generations to come.
The impact of climate change is becoming increasingly evident in Newfoundland and Labrador, with rising sea levels, coastal erosion, and more frequent extreme weather events threatening communities. The Climate Action stream equips municipalities with the knowledge and tools needed to mitigate these risks and adapt to a changing environment.
Tomorrow’s Towns is a program available to any member of Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador in good standing.
No. Tomorrow’s Towns is an MNL program offered through your regular membership fee.
Municipalities who participate in Tomorrow’s Towns join a network of partners and experts who can help you complete projects in your town. You also receive assistance in facilitating meetings with these partners; webinars relevant to your proposed project; and access to training designed to bolster your municipal council and staff’s skill sets.
Cradled between forested hills and the vast Atlantic Ocean, Burgeo is a coastal town that sings with solitude and raw, unfiltered beauty. Known as the gateway to Sandbanks Provincial Park, it is a haven of wind-sculpted beaches, whispering waves, and rugged natural wonder. Here, the land is not tamed—it is respected, revered, and lived in harmony with.
Once a bustling outport with a thriving inshore fishery, Burgeo is steeped in maritime heritage. The town’s lifeblood has long been its relationship with the sea—a relationship forged through hard work, deep respect, and unwavering community bonds. While the fish plants may no longer hum with the same activity, the spirit of Burgeo remains strong, carried forward by those who call it home.
Nature lovers are drawn to this isolated jewel for its unspoiled coastline, birdwatching opportunities, and dramatic seascapes. Sandbanks, with its sweeping white-sand beaches and dunes, feels otherworldly—a contrast to the dark cliffs and boreal forest that surround it. Photographers, kayakers, and hikers alike find themselves enchanted by the area’s raw beauty.
Life in Burgeo is peaceful, yet powerful. It’s a place where silence speaks volumes and where time is measured by tides and sunsets. Residents are welcoming, fiercely independent, and proud to share their unique way of life with those who venture off the beaten path to find it.
In Burgeo, you don’t just visit—you witness. You feel the pulse of an older Newfoundland, one still deeply connected to nature, community, and the enduring rhythm of the sea.
