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Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program

Q: Who is eligible for the Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program program?

To be eligible for the Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program program, you must: Project located in the Outaouais region Project develops the tourism offer

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program?

You can contact Outaouais Tourism by email at programmes@tourisme-outaouais.ca.

Q: Where is the Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program available?

The Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program program is available Outaouais, Quebec.

Q: Is the Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program?

Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program is funded by Outaouais Tourism

Last Update: March 3, 2026

Quebec, Canada

Supports regional tourism offer development projects

Grant and Funding

Processing And Agreement

Other info

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Overview

This program supports tourism development projects in the Outaouais tourism region. The only stated funding figure is a minimum of $125,000 for the Maintenance of Strategic Tourism Assets in Downtown Gatineau component, and eligible categories include attractions and facilities, tourism studies, accommodation, festivals and events, consulting services, and digital business development.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals

Integrate new technologies

Develop an online presence

Renovate your business/factory

Eligible Funding

Minimum amount : 125,000 $

Timeline

Closing date : April 12, 2022

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries

Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Accommodation and food services

Location

Outaouais
Quebec

Legal structures

Non-profit

Annual revenue

All revenue ranges

Organisation size

All organization sizes

Audience

All groups

Non-profit candidates

Sector of operation

All industries

Target groups

All the groups

Revenue structures

All structures

Scope

All dimensions

Activities funded

Development of attractions, tourism activities, and facilities
Tourism studies
Projects structuring the regional tourism offer
Accommodation-related projects
Festivals and events projects
Consulting services initiatives
Digital business development projects

Examples of admissible projects:

$ 148,500

Four-season paddling hub with heated pavilion, gear, and online booking

$ 152,000

Four-season geodesic dome stays with winter trails and shared washrooms

Eligibility

The project must be located in the Outaouais tourism region
The project must support development of the regional tourism offer and align with destination development priorities

Who is eligible?

Local partners and businesses implementing tourism development projects in Outaouais

Eligible geographic areas

Outaouais tourism region (Quebec)

How to apply

Step 1: Prepare application form

Complete the program application form
Gather any required supporting documents

Step 2: Submit application by email

Email the completed form and supporting documents to Outaouais Tourism

Step 3: Downtown Gatineau component (if applicable)

If your project and business are eligible, wait to receive the “Strategic Tourism Assets Application Form” and the document list by email
Submit a complete file, as only complete files are considered

Processing and Agreement

Applications are processed in approximately four to five months
For the Downtown Gatineau strategic tourism assets component, only complete application files are considered
For the Downtown Gatineau strategic tourism assets component, eligible applicants receive the application form and the list of required documents by email

Additional information

Priority sectors include culture, agritourism, boating, outdoor activities, unusual accommodations, and winter offerings
Projects that extend a seasonal business into a longer or year-round operating period are prioritized
Typical application processing time is four to five months

Contacts

programmes@tourisme-outaouais.ca

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Outaouais Region Tourism Development Program. 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.