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Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments
Support for developing and upgrading tourism attractions
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000 - $ 200,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Nord-du-Québec, Canada
Overview
This funding program supports tourism businesses in Baie-James with non-repayable contributions of up to $200,000 for attractions, activities and equipment projects. It finances construction, expansion and improvement of tourist infrastructures, modernization of attractions and equipment, and development of new or enhanced visitor experiences.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200,000 $
- Minimum amount : 5,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
Location
- Nord-du-Québec
Legal structures
- Financial cooperative
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
- Startups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- All industries
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
- Provincial
- National
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction, expansion or improvement of tourism infrastructures, attractions, equipment, activities and related services.
- Projects that consolidate, implement, expand or modernize tourist attractions, equipment or activities to enhance the visitor experience.
- Studies, diagnostics, advisory mandates and individual business support to improve practices, skills, customer service, digital capacities and sustainable initiatives.
- Development of routes, circuits and thematic products that structure and diversify the regional tourism offer over multiple years.
- Digital development projects focused on the customer experience, such as implementing reservation systems, payment terminals or interactive applications.
Documents Needed
- Official application form completed and signed in Excel format.
- Project business plan including required authorizations, attestations, certificates or permits.
- Most recent financial statements for the last two years, if required.
- Board resolution mandating the signatory for the funding application.
- Confirmation of financial partners, if available.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses operating on the Baie-James territory.
- For-profit tourism enterprises.
- Non-profit tourism organizations and cooperatives.
- Municipal entities within the Baie-James region.
- Indigenous communities, nations and Indigenous tourism enterprises, as well as eligible regional tourism associations.
Who is not eligible
- Quebec and Canadian government ministries, agencies and state-owned enterprises.
- Applicants listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts.
- Enterprises not compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
Eligible expenses
- Construction, expansion, reconstruction, adaptation, improvement or replacement of tourism infrastructures and equipment, including specialized equipment, furniture and development of land and trails.
- Acquisition and installation of equipment and rolling stock (e.g. boats, vehicles) dedicated to enhancing the visitor experience, including certain worker accommodation if not the main project cost.
- Professional fees for design, engineering, technical staff, project management, studies and business plans, including eligible pre-application work.
- Consulting and professional fees for studies, diagnostics, individual business support and advisory services to improve business practices and skills.
- Net taxes related to eligible costs, reasonable contingencies, surveying and site quality control, and costs linked to integrating sustainable practices or artworks in line with provincial policy.
Eligible geographic areas
- Baie-James tourism region, including the cities of Chapais, Chibougamau, Lebel-sur-Quévillon and Matagami.
- Territory of the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James Regional Government.
- Applicants must be doing business in the province of Quebec.
Processing and Agreement
- Continuous intake of projects, with analysis carried out according to predefined evaluation periods.
- Verification that the application file is complete; an incomplete file will not be analyzed.
- Evaluation of projects by the ATR according to the established criteria and the program objectives.
- Signature of a contribution agreement, in the event of approval, before any payment is made.
Additional information
- Projects can be submitted continuously until October 31, 2026 or until funds are exhausted.
- A mandatory meeting with Tourisme Baie-James must be held before submitting the project.
- Incomplete applications will not be analyzed by Tourisme Baie-James.
- The financial assistance provided is a non-repayable contribution.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments?
This funding program supports tourism businesses in Baie-James with non-repayable contributions of up to $200,000 for attractions, activities and equipment projects. It finances construction, expansion and improvement of tourist infrastructures, modernization of attractions and equipment, and development of new or enhanced visitor experiences.
How much funding can be received?
Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $200,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments program?
To be eligible for the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments program, you must:
Legally constituted tourism organization doing business in Quebec.
Project and promoter located in the Baie-James tourism region.
Compliance with sector regulations and, where applicable, Qualité-Sécurité standards.
What expenses are eligible under Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments?
Construction, expansion or improvement of tourism infrastructures, attractions, equipment, activities and related services.
Projects that consolidate, implement, expand or modernize tourist attractions, equipment or activities to enhance the visitor experience.
Studies, diagnostics, advisory mandates and individual business support to improve practices, skills, customer service, digital capacities and sustainable initiatives.
Development of routes, circuits and thematic products that structure and diversify the regional tourism offer over multiple years.
Digital development projects focused on the customer experience, such as implementing reservation systems, payment terminals or interactive applications.
Who can I contact for more information about the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments?
You can contact Tourisme Baie-James by email at tcompaore@tourismebaiejames.com or by phone at 418-748-8140.
Where is the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments available?
The Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments program is available across Canada.
Is the Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Baie-James Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities and Equipments is a Grant and Funding