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Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2
Fund to renovate hotels and create new tourist accommodation facilities in Quebec
Offered by
Funding available
$ 100,000 - $ 5,000,000
Deadline
December 31, 2025
Opened April 6, 2023
Location
Quebec, Canada
Who can apply
Eligible applicants for this grant include for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations (NPOs), cooperatives, and Indigenous communities or nations recognized by the National Assembly, as well as any grouping of these clients.
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Overview
Get a term loan between $100,000 and $5 million to cover up to 90% of the eligible costs of a renovation project for your establishment. You must secure a contribution from private sources to cover at least 10% of the total costs.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Start a business
- Renovate or expand facilities
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 5,000,000 $
- Minimum amount : 100,000 $
- 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
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Housing
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Renovation and upgrading of hotel accommodation units, meeting or conference rooms, and public areas such as lobbies, reception, lounges, public restrooms, bars, and other interior or exterior building features.
- Addition of new hotel infrastructure.
- Construction and expansion of hotel establishments, except for new hotel construction in the territory of the Island of Montreal and the City of Quebec.
- Acquisition of an existing hotel establishment.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
Eligible applicants for this grant include for-profit businesses, non-profit organizations (NPOs), cooperatives, and Indigenous communities or nations recognized by the National Assembly, as well as any grouping of these clients.
Who is not eligible
- State-owned enterprises (Crown corporations).
- Companies involved in retail or restaurant sectors.
- Businesses operating in the gambling sector.
- Companies involved in the sale or consumption of alcohol or cannabis.
- Projects that are already completed or currently underway.
- Construction of new hotel establishments located on the territory of the Island of Montreal or the City of Québec.
Eligible expenses
The fund is designed to improve hotel infrastructure and expand tourism accommodation in Quebec. Eligible projects focus on both renovation and acquisition to enhance the sector's capacity and service quality.
- Construction and renovation of hotel infrastructure.
- Upgrading existing hospitality facilities, including meeting rooms, public areas, and building exteriors.
- Acquisition of existing hotel establishments.
- Expansion of existing hotel establishments.
Eligible geographic areas
- Quebec
- Projects located in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine
How to apply
- Step 1: Download the Application FormAccess the "Volet 2 – Financial Assistance Request" form through the official website or contact the program directly for the latest version.
- Save the form to your computer before completing it using Adobe Reader (version 10 or higher).
- Step 2: Complete the Application FormFill in all required sections of the form with accurate and detailed information about your project and organization.
- Gather and attach all documents specified in the form (such as proof of legal status, project justification, financial statements, and documentation related to sustainable development or social responsibility commitments, if applicable).
- Step 3: Submit the ApplicationEmail the completed application form and all required supporting documents to IQtourisme@invest-quebec.com.
- Step 4: Contact for Further Guidance (Optional)If you require additional information or assistance, contact the Service d’accueil et d’information at 1-844-474-6367, or reach out to the program representative.
Additional information
- The program features flexible financial solutions tailored to the needs of the hospitality sector.
- Interest rates may be fixed or variable, depending on the project's financial terms and the lender's conditions.
- Collateral requirements are adjusted to reflect the realities of tourism businesses.
- Requests are accepted up to December 31, 2025, and special conditions may apply based on the project evaluation.
Contacts
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2 Program
What is the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2?
Get a term loan between $100,000 and $5 million to cover up to 90% of the eligible costs of a renovation project for your establishment. You must secure a contribution from private sources to cover at least 10% of the total costs.
How much funding can be received?
Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2 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 2 program?
To be eligible for the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2 program, you must:
The business must be a for-profit enterprise, non-profit organization (OBNL), cooperative, or a community/nation legally recognized by the National Assembly.
It must operate within Quebec and be registered on the BonjourQuébec.com website, except for start-up projects.
The business should demonstrate medium-term profitability prospects and be considered a hotel-type accommodation.
What expenses are eligible under Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2?
Renovation and upgrading of hotel accommodation units, meeting or conference rooms, and public areas such as lobbies, reception, lounges, public restrooms, bars, and other interior or exterior building features.
Addition of new hotel infrastructure.
Construction and expansion of hotel establishments, except for new hotel construction in the territory of the Island of Montreal and the City of Quebec.
Acquisition of an existing hotel establishment.
Who can I contact for more information about the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2?
You can contact Investissement Québec (IQ) by email at annie.cloutier@invest-quebec.com or by phone at 4184061131.
Where is the Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2 available?
The Program Supporting the Development of Tourist Attractions — Stream 2 program is available the province of Quebec.