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Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1
Loans to develop Quebec tourist attractions
Offered by
Funding available
$ 150,000 - $ 5,000,000
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Opened April 6, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Overview
Get a loan or loan guarantee between $150,000 and $5 million to cover up to 60% of project costs to boost the region's potential to attract tourists from other parts of Canada and abroad.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop a new product or service
- Start a business
- Renovate or expand facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 150,000 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- Non-financial cooperative
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Culture and Arts
- Other Recreation and Social Clubs
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Regional
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction of new tourist attractions, facilities, or services.
- Reconstruction or demolition and replacement of outdated tourism infrastructure.
- Expansion of existing tourism sites or facilities.
- Interior or exterior improvements to enhance tourist experiences.
- Adaptation or conversion of infrastructure for new tourism uses.
- Acquisition or replacement of equipment for tourism activities.
- Purchase of an existing tourism business.
- Launch of a new, original tourist experience.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- For-profit companies legally established in Quebec
- Non-profit organizations (NPOs) established in Quebec
- Cooperatives legally constituted in Quebec
- Indigenous communities and nations recognized by the National Assembly of Quebec
- Groups or associations of the above eligible clienteles
Who is not eligible
- Tourist bed and breakfasts (gîtes touristiques).
- Condo hotels (hotel condominiums).
- Businesses operating fewer than four tourist residences, or projects with fewer than four tourist residences.
- Projects focused on tourist residences located on the territory of the Island of Montreal and the City of Québec.
- Businesses or projects primarily related to cycle paths, snowmobile trails, golf courses, marina rehabilitation, tourist information offices, retail, or restaurants.
- Businesses in the gambling sector.
- Projects related to the sale and consumption of alcohol or cannabis.
- Projects that are already completed or underway before submitting the financial aid application.
Eligible expenses
- Working capital related to the project
- Purchase of equipment
- Capital investments
Eligible geographic areas
- Businesses operating in Quebec
- Projects carried out in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant that help determine the eligibility and suitability of projects for funding. These criteria ensure projects align with the program’s objectives and demonstrate potential for positive impact on the tourism sector.
- Project alignment with the program’s objectives
- Potential to stimulate private investments
- Support for tourism business succession
- Potential for growth, development, and sustainability of the business
- Impact on regional economy through increased visitors and revenue
- Contribution to economic and social vitality of communities and regions
- Development of a sustainable, original, and diversified tourism offering
- Demonstration of profitability prospects
- Obtaining or pursuing the Adventure Écotourisme Québec “Accrédité Qualité-Sécurité” seal when required
How to apply
- Step 1: Download and Complete Application FormDownload the "demande financière – Volet 1" form from the program website.
- Save the form on your computer before completing it, using Adobe Reader (version 10 or higher).
- Step 2: Gather Required DocumentationPrepare all supporting documents as indicated in the application form.
- Step 3: Submit ApplicationSend the completed application form and all required documents by email to IQtourisme@invest-quebec.com.
- Step 4: Obtain Further Information or AssistanceFor any questions or to obtain more information, contact the Service d’accueil et d’information at 1 844 474-6367.
Additional information
- Certain requirements, such as registration on BonjourQuébec.com and pursuing or holding the Aventure Écotourisme Québec "Accrédité Qualité-Sécurité" seal, may apply depending on the type and stage of the project.
- Applicants must demonstrate profitability prospects as part of their application.
- There may be other unspecified conditions that could apply based on the specifics of each project.
- The application form must be downloaded and completed using Adobe Reader (version 10 or higher) for proper submission.
Contacts
Other components of this program
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- Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2Fund to renovate hotels and create new tourist accommodation facilities in Quebec
Frequently Asked Questions about the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1 Program
What is the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1?
Get a loan or loan guarantee between $150,000 and $5 million to cover up to 60% of project costs to boost the region's potential to attract tourists from other parts of Canada and abroad.
How much funding can be received?
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1 Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000,000 per project.
What is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline for this grant program was December 31, 2025.
Who is eligible for the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1 program?
To be eligible for the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1 program, you must:
Must be a legally constituted for-profit business in Quebec
Must operate within the tourism sector
Must demonstrate prospects for profitability
What expenses are eligible under Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1?
Construction of new tourist attractions, facilities, or services.
Reconstruction or demolition and replacement of outdated tourism infrastructure.
Expansion of existing tourism sites or facilities.
Interior or exterior improvements to enhance tourist experiences.
Adaptation or conversion of infrastructure for new tourism uses.
Acquisition or replacement of equipment for tourism activities.
Purchase of an existing tourism business.
Launch of a new, original tourist experience.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) by email at IQtourisme@invest-quebec.com or by phone at 1-844-474-6367.
Where is the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1 available?
The Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 1 program is available the province of Quebec.