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Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities
Funding for tourism attractions and facilities
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
$ 50,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Côte-Nord, Quebec, Canada
Overview
This program provides non-repayable financial assistance of up to $50,000 per project, covering up to 90% of eligible costs. It supports the construction, expansion, improvement, consolidation, implantation, modernization, or new tourist experiences for attractions, activities, facilities, and services in Côte-Nord.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Develop a new product or service
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 50,000 $
- Up to 90% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Arts, entertainment and recreation
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Côte-Nord
- Quebec
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
- For-profit business
- Non-financial cooperative
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Indigenous Peoples
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Indigenous peoples
- Rural / Remote communities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Regional
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Construction, expansion, or improvement of tourism infrastructure
- Consolidation, launch, expansion, or modernization of a tourism attraction, facility, activity, or service
- Development of a new tourism experience
Documents Needed
- Completed and signed application form in Excel format
- Full project business plan, including required permits and authorizations
- Most recent two years of financial statements
- Three-year projected financial statements after project completion
- Board resolution authorizing the application signer
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Tourism businesses
- Non-profit organizations
- Cooperatives
- Municipal entities
- Indigenous communities, nations, organizations, and tourism businesses
- Groups combining these eligible applicants
Who is not eligible
- Provincial and federal Crown corporations, ministries, and agencies
- Businesses listed in the registry of enterprises ineligible for public contracts
- Businesses not compliant with the Quebec French language francization process
Eligible expenses
- Construction, reconstruction, expansion, adaptation, conversion, or replacement of tourism infrastructure or equipment
- Professional fees for design, engineering, technical support, project management, and reporting
- Land, easements, rights-of-way, surveying, and site quality control costs when needed for the project
- Purchase and installation of specialized equipment and furniture, boats, or rolling stock that improves the visitor experience
- Eligible taxes and costs related to integrating public art into the project
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Business acquisition costs and related infrastructure
- Promotion and marketing costs, including website redesign
- Administrative, storage, retail-space, operating, and financing costs
- Costs for projects already completed or already underway when the application is submitted
- Costs for projects that mainly involve upkeep, replacement, or compliance work
Eligible geographic areas
- Côte-Nord, Quebec
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed after submission against program objectives and selection criteria.
- Funding is not automatic and depends on the assessment of the file.
- If approved, the applicant must comply with the program’s applicable conditions and requirements.
- Some projects may be subject to public tender or other regulatory obligations before implementation.
Additional information
- The program supports responsible and sustainable tourism development in Côte-Nord.
- Projects involving adventure tourism must hold, or be in the process of obtaining, Aventure Écotourisme Québec quality-safety recognition.
- Projects with construction contracts of $100,000 or more require a public tender.
- Projects subject to Quebec’s public art policy may need a review from the Ministry of Culture and Communications.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – 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 Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities?
This program provides non-repayable financial assistance of up to $50,000 per project, covering up to 90% of eligible costs. It supports the construction, expansion, improvement, consolidation, implantation, modernization, or new tourist experiences for attractions, activities, facilities, and services in Côte-Nord.
How much funding can be received?
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities Funds up to 90% of admissible expenses, capped at $50,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities program?
To be eligible for the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities program, you must:
Legally incorporated in Quebec or Canada
Doing business in Quebec
Tourism project aligned with program goals
What expenses are eligible under Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities?
Construction, expansion, or improvement of tourism infrastructure
Consolidation, launch, expansion, or modernization of a tourism attraction, facility, activity, or service
Development of a new tourism experience
Who can I contact for more information about the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities?
You can contact Tourisme Côte-Nord by email at gbouchard@cotenordqc.com or by phone at 1-888-463-0808 poste 1325.
Where is the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities available?
The Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities program is available Côte-Nord, Quebec.
Is the Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tourisme Côte-Nord — EPRTNT – Attractions, activities and facilities is a Grant and Funding