Backgrounder: Government of Canada invests in tourism development with support for four Est-du-Québec organizations

Le Québec maritime

For 26 years, Le Québec maritime has had the mission to market outside Quebec the tourism destination that includes the Bas‐Saint‐Laurent, Gaspésie, Côte‐Nord and Les Îles de la Madeleine regions. This business model, unique in Quebec, forms a collective whose expertise and know-how benefit businesses in the four regions with a focus on efficiency and profitability. The organization also helps to structure what is on offer to help businesses increase their revenues through an approach centred around sustainable, responsible tourism development.

The aim of CED’s support is to assist Le Québec maritime over a four-year period (2023-2027) and will focus specifically on salaries, professional fees, and other costs directly related to the fulfillment of its mission.

$5,680,000

(non- repayable)

$7,100,000

Hôtel Universel Rivière-du-Loup

(2958-3465 Québec Inc.)

The project aims to enhance the tourism experience at the Hôtel Universel Rivière-du-Loup by improving its facilities.

CED’s support will enable the business to refurbish the pool and develop an aquatic area for children.

$400,000

(repayable)

$1,000,000

Société Duvetnor Ltd.

The project aims to improve the tourism experience offered by Société Duvetnor by adding a new tourism product.

CED’s support focuses on the acquisition of a boat and a hydraulic platform. This new equipment will make it possible to establish its new tourism product focused on maritime excursions and nature.

$361,738

(non-repayable)

$734,700

Corporation de développement de Lac-des-Aigles

The project aims to develop a new tourist attraction: the Centre d’interprétation des salmonidés et des écosystèmes aquatiques at Lac-des-Aigles. This new attraction will offer an immersive, interactive journey, unique in Quebec, focused on three themes: freshwater aquatic ecosystems, salmonids, and the impact of human activity on these environments.

CED’s support will focus on professional fees related to content design and production and on the acquisition of technological equipment.

$501,720

(non-repayable)

$5,125,284