Backgrounder: Over $6.5M from Government of Canada to develop Haute‑Gaspésie tourism industry

Exploramer

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

The aim of the project is to improve Exploramer’s tourism offering. The main activities under this project include the expansion of the main building to add a Shark Pavilion, building renovations to improve visitor service, the purchase of adjacent land to expand the current parking lot, and the renewal of exhibits.

CED’s contribution will focus on the building expansion and installation of the Shark Pavilion.

QEDP

$2,500,000

$8,021,400

Exploramer

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

The project aims to improve Exploramer’s tourism offering. The main activities include the construction of an ecosystem aquarium, the acquisition of marine species, and the development of plans and estimates prior to construction.

CED’s contribution will focus on the development of plans and estimates, as well as aquarium construction.

TRF

$1,000,000

$1,665,745

Coopérative de solidarité de développement touristique, économique et social de Mont-St-Pierre

Mont-Saint-Pierre

The aim of the project is to develop the Municipalité de Mont-Saint-Pierre’s tourism offering to make it a year‑round tourism hub by establishing a mountain station on the sea. The main activities under this project include the construction and fitting out of the Place du village, the construction and opening of a virtual immersive multimedia hang-gliding experience centre, the construction and opening of an observation building at the summit of Mont Saint-Pierre, the expansion and refurbishment of a mountain station at the summit of Mont Saint-Pierre, upgrades to the hang‑gliding departure facilities and the acquisition of safety equipment, the refurbishment of trails for all types of hikers, the acquisition of transportation equipment, a shuttle and a trail groomer, and the hiring of consultants.

CED’s contribution will focus on the construction and opening of the virtual multimedia centre and the construction of the observation building at the summit of Mont Saint-Pierre, including a cantilevered platform on which to hold immersive theatre, as well as the expansion and refurbishment of the mountain station.

QEDP

$1,400,000

$5,739,580

Coopérative de solidarité de développement touristique, économique et social de Mont-St-Pierre

Mont-Saint-Pierre

CED’s contribution will focus on all the activities that are part of the project aimed at refurbishing trails for all types of hikers, developing an inner courtyard, constructing an observation tower in the Place du village, and developing a public market, a theatre square, and beach access.

CCRF

$562,500

$750,000

Distillerie Cap-Chat

Cap-Chat

The aim of the project is to launch the Distillerie Cap‑Chat. Covered activities include the purchase of land and a building, renovation work and leasehold improvements, the purchase of production equipment and rolling stock, the development of a website, and various steps to launch the business.

CED’s contribution will focus specifically on production equipment purchase, transportation, and installation costs.

QEDP

$425,000
(repayable)

$2,827,634

Société d'histoire de la Haute-Gaspésie

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

The aim of the project is to expand and improve the Société d’histoire de la Haute-Gaspésie’s local history museum.

CED’s contribution will focus on the development of plans and estimates, building expansion, the renovation of existing spaces, and landscaping.

CCRF

$178,620

$319,694

Panora Loges Fluviales

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

The aim of the project is to develop a new tourist accommodation site. Activities under the project include the acquisition and development of land; the construction, transportation, and installation of seven glamping sites on stilts; the construction of a maintenance building; communication and marketing activities; and the hiring of professionals.

CED’s contribution will focus on costs associated with the construction, transportation, and installation of accommodation units.

QEDP

$135,000
(repayable)

$1,180,000

Auberge du Cap 

Cap-Chat

The aim of the project is to develop the Auberge du Cap’s tourism offering. The main activities include the fitting out of accommodation units (six rooms and one apartment), bathrooms, and common areas; the purchase of furniture; the purchase and installation of security and fire systems; and the design of a website and trademark.

CED’s contribution will focus on leasehold improvements and the purchase of furniture.

TRF

$100,000

$244,918

Cap-Chat Energy Inc. (Éole Project)

Cap-Chat

CED’s contribution will focus on all project activities aimed at improving and modernizing Éole Project's tourism offering. The main activities will be improvements to security, the visitor experience, and physical distancing; the acquisition and installation of equipment including 360° cameras and climbing equipment; the construction of a gazebo and outdoor refurbishments; archive digitization; the development of digital content; and a website update.

TRF

$95,200

$274,669

Auberge La Seigneurie des Monts inc.

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

The aim of the project is to modernize the Auberge La Seigneurie des Monts’ tourism offering. The main activities include the development of a loft, the expansion of an executive suite, the construction of two cottages, the acquisition of furniture, the development of a bistro, and improvement work.

CED’s contribution will focus on the construction of the cottages, the expansion of the executive suite, and the purchase of furniture.

TRF

$76,000

$317,250

Concept Innovaciel inc. (Domaine Tourelle sur Mer)

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

CED’s contribution will focus on all activities under Concept Innovaciel’s project, which aims to develop the tourism offering at its Domaine Tourelle sur Mer site. The main activities include the acquisition and construction of three rental yurts for a glamping experience and two yurts for use as comfort stations, and outdoor and indoor refurbishments.

TRF

$63,147

$130,000

Monde Sauvage

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts 

The aim of the project is to modernize Monde Sauvage’s tourism offering. The main activities include facility upgrades at the Auberge Château Lamontagne and Falls Gully sites.

CED’s contribution will focus specifically on costs associated with the modernization of accommodation units and common areas at the Auberge Château Lamontagne and improvement work at the Falls Gully site.

TRF

$38,348

$437,800

Carrefour socio‑culturel des Caps 

Cap-Chat

CED’s contribution will focus on all activities under the project to acquire and renovate a fishing boat that will be transformed into ready-to-camp lodgings on land, the acquisition and installation of a bio toilet at the boat cottage, the installation of a water filling station for recreational vehicles, and the acquisition and installation of two chemical toilets for campsites removed from the main comfort station.

TRF

$21,561

$43,122