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Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities
Support for developing tourism attractions and facilities
Last Update: March 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 30,000 - $ 99,000
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $99,000 in non-repayable funding to support construction, expansion, and improvement of tourism attractions, activities, and facilities in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. It targets projects that strengthen regional tourism, modernize infrastructure, and integrate sustainable development practices.
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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 : 99,000 $
- Minimum amount : 30,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Environment
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Business Associations
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
- Development or renewal of tourism products and services
- Consolidation, implementation, expansion, or modernization of tourist attractions, equipment, activities, or services
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form (Excel format)
- Supporting documents for sustainable development measures, if applicable
- Complete business plan for the project, including required authorizations and permits
- Financial statements for the last two years, if applicable
- Three-year financial forecasts after project completion, if applicable
- Board or equivalent resolution authorizing the funding application
- Confirmation from the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications for construction projects of $150,000 or more, if applicable
- OQLF attestation or certificate of compliance, where required
- Confirmation letters from financial partners, if available
- Proof of compliance or commitment to Qualité-Sécurité d’Aventure Écotourisme Québec, for nature and adventure tourism businesses
- Certificate or proof of Indigenous status for eligible Indigenous organizations, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism enterprises (for-profit organizations)
- Non-profit tourism organizations
- Tourism cooperatives
- Municipal entities
- Recognized Indigenous communities, nations, and their tourism organizations and enterprises
- Groupings of the above eligible clients
Who is not eligible
- Quebec and Canadian government departments and agencies
- State-owned corporations
- Applicants listed in the Register of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
- Enterprises not compliant with the Office québécois de la langue française francization process
Eligible expenses
- Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, reconversion, or replacement of tourism infrastructures and equipment
- Development, layout, and enhancement of land and trails, including specialized equipment and furniture
- Acquisition and installation of equipment, including boats or rolling stock enhancing the visitor experience
- Professional fees for design, engineering, technical staff, project management, and reporting
- Project development fees such as preliminary studies, business plans, and eco-responsible development plans (within two years prior to application)
- Acquisition of land, servitudes, rights of way and related fees required for the project, under specified conditions
- Costs related to integrating sustainable practices or improving climate change adaptation capacity
- Surveying, on-site quality control, net taxes on eligible costs, contingencies (up to 15%), and costs for integrating artwork under the provincial arts integration policy
Eligible geographic areas
- Projects carried out in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region of Quebec
- Organizations legally constituted under Quebec or Canadian law and doing business in Quebec
Additional information
- The financial support is a non-repayable contribution.
- Projects with strong sustainable development components may access higher funding.
- Beneficiaries of $100,000 or more may be subject to an equality access program requirement.
- Organizations with 25 or more employees in Quebec must provide proof of compliance with the OQLF francization requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities. 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 Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities?
This program offers up to $99,000 in non-repayable funding to support construction, expansion, and improvement of tourism attractions, activities, and facilities in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. It targets projects that strengthen regional tourism, modernize infrastructure, and integrate sustainable development practices.
How much funding can be received?
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $99,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities program?
To be eligible for the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities program, you must:
Legally constituted tourism-related organization in Quebec or Canada.
Operates and does business in Quebec.
Compliant with sector-specific regulations and standards.
What expenses are eligible under Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities?
Construction, expansion, or improvement of tourism infrastructures
Development or renewal of tourism products and services
Consolidation, implementation, expansion, or modernization of tourist attractions, equipment, activities, or services
Who can I contact for more information about the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities?
You can contact Tourisme Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean by email at drowsome@tourismesaglac.net or by phone at 4185433536.
Where is the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities available?
The Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities program is available across Canada.
Is the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean Tourism — EPRTNT 2025-2027 – Attractions, Activities, and Facilities is a Grant and Funding