Laurentides Tourism — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities, and amenities

Who is eligible?

• For-profit tourism organizations
• Non-profit tourism organizations
• Tourism cooperatives
• Municipal entities (municipalities, cities, towns, villages, parishes, townships, county municipalities, metropolitan communities, intermunicipal boards, and related organizations)
• Recognized Indigenous communities, nations, and Indigenous tourism organizations
• Groups consisting of any of the above eligible applicants

Who is not eligible

• Government departments, ministries, and Crown corporations (provincial and federal).
• Applicants listed on the Register of Enterprises Ineligible for Public Contracts (Registre des entreprises non admissibles aux contrats publics).
• Companies not compliant with the francization process of the Office québécois de la langue française.
• Projects from sectors such as hospitality condominiums (condotels), gambling, lodging with fewer than four tourist residences, restaurants and retail businesses, and establishments dedicated to the sale and consumption of alcohol.
• Tourist accommodation businesses that do not hold the required registration number or fail to comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Eligible expenses

• Costs for construction, reconstruction, expansion, layout, adaptation, or conversion, as well as replacement of infrastructure or equipment and launching new tourism experiences.
• Construction and acquisition costs for equipment that enhance attractiveness or workforce retention (e.g., employee accommodation), as long as they are not the project's main expense.
• Fees for recognized professionals, such as design or engineering, technical staff, consultants for project supervision and management, and reporting requirements.
• Fees related to project development (e.g., preliminary studies, business plan, eco-responsible development plan), including some incurred up to two years before applying.
• Expenses for developing, landscaping, and upgrading land and trails.
• Costs for purchasing and installing specialized equipment and furniture.
• Expenses for acquiring boats or mobile equipment that improve the visitor experience.
• Expenses for acquiring necessary land, servitudes, or rights-of-way directly required for the project, excluding transactions with related companies or shareholders.
• Costs to integrate sustainable practices or improve climate change adaptation.
• Surveyor fees for the construction site.
• Quality control costs at the construction site.
• Net taxes (excluding refunded amounts) related to eligible costs.
• Contingency fees (up to 15% of eligible project costs).
• Costs related to integrating art into a building or site, according to the policies for government and public venues in Quebec.

Eligible geographic areas

• Laurentides region, Quebec, Canada

• Alignment with the objectives of the EPRTNT 2025-2027 agreement.
• Structuring nature of the project (attractiveness, project scope, impact, collaboration with partners, job creation, season extension, etc.).
• Innovative aspects of the project.
• Quality of the concept, products, and services offered.
• Financial structure and overall financial plan.
• Relevance (significant tourist clientele, diversification, market position, competitive context, quality of the offer, marketing strategy, networking, etc.).
• Project feasibility (timeline, marketing strategy, business plan or study specification, proponent's expertise).
• Consideration of sustainable development principles.

• Step 1: Review Program Documentation
  • Consult the promoter's guide for the category "Attractions, activities, and amenities" to ensure your project fits the program requirements.
  • Familiarize yourself with the list of required documents and information needed for the application.
• Step 2: Prepare Application Documents
  • Complete the EPRTNT 25-27 application form for "Attractions, activities, and amenities" (to be submitted in Excel format).
  • Prepare a comprehensive business plan for your project, including a list of required authorizations, attestations, certificates, or permits.
  • Obtain the most recent financial statements from the past two years (not required for startups, municipal entities, or Indigenous communities).
  • Develop forecasted financial statements for the next three years following project completion (not required for municipal entities or Indigenous communities).
  • For municipal entities and Indigenous communities, prepare a document showing project or attraction revenues and expenses, plus a council resolution committing to cover operating costs for five years.
  • Secure a resolution from the board of directors (or equivalent) authorizing the application signatory and related documents.
  • For construction projects valued at $150,000 or more, obtain an email from the Ministry of Culture and Communications regarding the integration of arts policy, if applicable.
  • If your organization operates in Quebec with at least 25 employees over six months, obtain an attestation or certificate from the OQLF confirming compliance with French language requirements.
  • If relevant, include confirmation from financial partners.
  • For nature and adventure tourism companies, provide proof of compliance with the Qualité-Sécurité Écotourisme Québec accreditation or a commitment to undertake this process.
  • If applying as an Indigenous organization, include documentation verifying Indigenous status.
• Step 3: Submit the Application
  • Send the completed application form along with all supporting documents to: eprtnt@laurentides.com.
  • Ensure your application is submitted before the deadline: Monday, December 15, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
• Step 4: Follow-Up and Communication
  • For any questions or further information, contact the EPRTNT Secretariat at Tourisme Laurentides via phone at 450 436-8532, ext. 2401 or by email at eprtnt@laurentides.com.
  • Await confirmation and review notifications from the evaluation committee. Responses will be provided in spring 2026.

• A public call for tenders is mandatory for construction contracts of $100,000 or more funded by this grant.
• Projects valued at $150,000 or more for public buildings or sites may be subject to the Quebec government's Policy for the Integration of Arts into Architecture and the Environment.
• Organizations with 25 or more employees over six months must provide proof of compliance with the Office québécois de la langue française.
• Financial assistance of $100,000 or more granted to a for-profit business with over 100 employees must include a commitment to implement an equal access program in accordance with the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.