Quebec – Supporting businesses and organizations so they can seize economic development and diversification opportunities that are promising for the future contributes to economic development in Quebec’s regions.
Sophie Chatel, Member of Parliament for Pontiac, today announced, on behalf of Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED, non-repayable contributions totalling nearly $300,000.
The financial support from CED is as follows:
- $99,998 is being granted to Wildwood Nature Escape Inc. to develop a new type of tourism accommodation in the MRC de Pontiac. The main activities being targeted are the purchase and development of land; the acquisition of domes, tents, cabins, a sauna, equipment and furniture; and the construction of a reception building including a sanitary block and solar panels.
- $200,000 is being provided to Chutes Coulonge to develop the tourism experience at this site. The main work will focus on equipment purchases and infrastructure improvements for the aerial park, the creation of a new website with a reservation system, improvements to the welcome centre with a boutique, the construction of a new sanitary block, development of a campsite and area for vans, and the creation of an activity on ice.
The Government of Canada recognizes and supports businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. Quebec’s economic growth relies on organizations with strong roots in the regional economy; they are key assets in building a sustainable, inclusive economy.
“Our government is committed to supporting the tourism industry and economic development in Quebec’s regions, while also paying particular attention to more economically vulnerable regional county municipalities across Quebec. That is why we are proud of these CED financial contributions for Wildwood Nature Escape Inc. and Chutes Coulonge. This assistance will make it possible to not only stimulate the regional economy and create jobs, but also raise the Outaouais region’s profile among visitors from Quebec and elsewhere.” – Pascale St-Onge, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for CED