About the Project

This project aims to improve mobility for residents and visitors in Whycocomagh and help create a vibrant, sustainable community where active transportation is safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone. Currently, the design of Main St. and Highway 105 prioritizes vehicles, limiting opportunities for safe and active transportation.

By introducing thoughtfully designed infrastructure that balances all modes of transportation and prioritizes inclusion and safety, the final plan will illustrate improved conditions for active transportation users and establish a distinct sense of place reflecting Whycocomagh's unique character and identity as a hub for outdoor adventure.


The Municipality of Inverness County is advancing this planning work in partnership with a community group and has hired Englobe and UPLAND to undertake the design, which will be informed by community consultation. Please note that the planning is conceptual, and the successful implementation of the project will be dependent on securing the necessary funding.


Potential improvements may include but are not limited to:


  • Creating welcoming entry points to the community.
  • Changing curb lines at intersections to help slow down traffic.
  • Adding safe places to cross the street and decorative median areas.
  • Expanding and enhancing infrastructure for walking, rolling, cycling, and other forms of active transportation.
  • Enhancing the area with landscaping, better street lighting, benches, and placemaking.
  • Improving systems to manage rainwater and prevent flooding.
  • Redesigning parking areas to better fit the new transportation plans.
  • Analyzing and upgrading street lights for better visibility and safety.


Share Your Feedback

The project team has carefully reviewed all feedback from the first phase of engagement, and used it to shape the Draft Design Concepts. Now, we’d love to hear what you think! These concepts will continue to evolve based on community input, and your feedback is an important part of that process.


Participate Online

Explore the design concepts and complete the short questionnaire above. Please note that the online public questionnaire will close on June 30 at midnight.

Join Us In-Person

Attend the Open House Public Engagement Session at the Whycocomagh Waterfront Centre (9650 Highway 105, Whycocomagh) on Monday, June 16 from 6:00–8:00 PM. A brief project overview will be presented from 6:15-6:30pm. Otherwise, drop ins are welcome and encouraged. All ages are welcome, and light refreshments will be provided.


Connect With Us Directly

Have questions or want to share your thoughts another way? Want to compete the questionnaire by phone? We’d love to chat. Email the project team at consultation@uplandstudio.ca or call +1-902-423-0649 Ext. 109.

We look forward to hearing from you!