Backgrounder: CED supports 10 projects to boost tourism recovery in the Chaudière‑Appalaches region

La Corporation du Quartier de la débâcle de Beauceville

The project, the first of four phases, aims to enhance the tourism supply in the Beauce‑Centre RCM by integrating a 360‑degree immersive multimedia experience into two major local tourism circuits: the Route touristique de la Beauce and the Véloroute de la Chaudière.

CED’s assistance will cover all costs of phase 1 of the project, which involves developing the tourist attraction’s digital multimedia content.

$500,000

$775,000

Destination Beauce

The goal of the project is to position Beauce as a micro‑tourism destination by setting up play facilities, family areas and tourist information terminals along Route de la Beauce. Content integrated into a mobile app can be used to geolocate the terminals and provide information in both official languages.

CED’s assistance will primarily cover the costs associated with the play facilities, family areas and tourist information terminals, as well as integrating mobile app content; providing signage for the various reception elements; and updating the tourist information relays.

$472,831

$875,844

Corporation d'aménagement et de développement du Massif du Sud

The project aims to enhance the Parc du Massif du Sud experience by modernizing its infrastructure.

The main activities include building and developing a new parking lot and installing electric charging stations; boosting the site’s electrical capacity; developing new trails; and acquiring mountain bikes.

CED’s assistance will cover all costs, except for the development of mountain bike trails.

$225,000

$606,625

Municipality of Sainte-Clotilde-de-Beauce

The project aims to upgrade Mont Grand Morne’s tourism supply.

The activities include reconstructing the reception building and making a gravel sidewalk; constructing an educational building at the top of the mountain; adding camping and paragliding launching platforms; and creating a transactional website.

CED's assistance will be used for the reconstruction of the reception building and the construction of an educational building at the top of the mountain.

$138,500

$352,700

Restaurant Motel au Parasol 
 (9304-1168 Québec inc.)

The goal of the project is to modernize and enhance the business’s accommodation facilities in order to establish Bellechasse as a micro‑tourism destination and a rallying point for cycling and snowmobiling circuits. 

The activities include modernizing the motel and adding a room, as well as setting up short-term rental units, a terrace, a community laundry, a children’s playground and a storage space for snowmobilers. 

The CED funding will cover all the project costs.

$100,000

$450,736

Sentiers pédestres des 3 Monts de Coleraine

The goal of the project is to upgrade the organization’s tourist accommodations. 

Activities include building four new eco-friendly experiential accommodation facilities; purchasing furniture and equipment; and creating a new walking trail.

CED’s assistance will be used for the construction of the accommodations.

$100,000

$395,500

Ferme forestière du pin croche inc.

The project involves modernizing the facilities at Bistreau d’érable to optimize the visitor experience.

The main activities include re-fitting a reception desk, a children’s playground and a boutique area, as well as building a safe access way for persons with reduced mobility and a covered terrace. Renovation work will also be done on the main building and the parking lot. 

CED's assistance will cover professional fees and general contractor and material costs.

$80,863

$204,866

Dômes Bellechasse S.E.N.C.

The goal of the project is to develop a micro-tourism destination in Saint-Luc-de-Bellechasse that is in line with eco-responsible practices. 

The activities include purchasing and installing furniture for three all-season domes, including their respective sanitary facilities. 

The CED funding will cover all the project costs.

$80,000 

$236,845

Le Verger à Ti‑Paul inc.

The goal of the project is to upgrade the facilities of an agri-tourism business to enhance the tourism supply. 

The main activity will involve expanding the main building in order to build a room for group visits and setting up a tasting zone and a glassed-in area where visitors can view the production of cider, beer and spirits in real time.

CED’s funding will cover the cost of the construction material.

$76,000

$202,000

Complexe hôtelier La cache du Domaine inc.

The project aims to modernize the tourism supply of the Hôtel du Domaine in Thetford Mines by implementing an interactive night illumination project.

The CED funding will cover all the project costs.

$75,000

$150,000