Backgrounder: CED supports eight projects to develop tourism accommodations on offer in Outaouais region
Backgrounder
Val-des-Monts, Quebec, August 18, 2023 – Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
The following information is in addition to the news release issued on August 18, 2023, on CED’s financial assistance, the recipient businesses, and their respective projects.
Summary
- 8 projects supported by CED
- $787,617 in non-repayable financial contributions from CED
- $2,783,635 in total investments generated
Details
Recipient | Project objective | Main activities funded by CED | CED Contribution | Total project cost |
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Auberge Chalet Couleurs de France |
The aim of the project is to increase the number of Auberge Chalet Couleurs de France’s accommodation units and extend its operating season by three months each year. The main activities that will be undertaken are the construction of five mini‑cabins, the acquisition of equipment for these cabins, and the payment of professional fees. |
CED’s assistance will focus mainly on cabin construction. |
$100,000 |
$300,000 |
The aim of the project is to improve the outfitter’s tourism offering by extending its winter season. The main activities that will be undertaken are the reconstruction of a reception building, the construction of an isolated cabin, and the installation of a solar energy system and a septic tank. |
CED’s support will focus on overall project costs. |
$100,000 |
$491,952 |
|
Pourvoirie de la Lièvre |
The aim of this project is to modernize the outfitter’s cabins to make them into energy-efficient accommodations and to extend the winter season. The main activities that will be undertaken are the demolition and reconstruction of four cabins. |
CED’s support will focus on overall project costs, including excavation, structure, and interior finishing costs. |
$100,000 |
$491,193 |
This project involves enhancing Auberge Terre et Neige’s tourism accommodations with three ready‑to‑camp units and nautical and leisure activities. The main activities that will be undertaken are the addition of three alternative accommodation units, the development of a dock, and the acquisition of wood‑heated open‑air baths. |
CED’s support will focus on the addition of three accommodation units (including the installation of septic systems and connections to the artesian well). |
$100,000 |
$433,000 |
|
The business wishes to increase the quality of its outfitter’s accommodations and expand its target clientele by modernizing its cabins. The project involves demolishing and building three cabins, and purchasing and installing three solar panel systems, septic systems, and furnishings. |
CED’s support will focus on overall project costs. |
$90,364 |
$399,490 |
|
Eastern Canadian Outfitters |
The aim of the outfitter’s project is to enhance the quality of its accommodations and increase its target clientele. The project involves demolishing and building two cabins, renovating four cabins, and acquiring transportation equipment for land (mountain bikes, tractor, boat trailer) and water (motorboats). |
CED’s support will focus on overall project costs. |
$100,000 |
$268,000 |
The aim of the project is to enhance the glamping experience on offer in the MRC Vallée‑de-la‑Gatineau and to extend the client’s operating season by two months per year. The main activity that will be undertaken is the construction of two mini-cabins on the Lac des Trente et Un Milles campsite. |
CED’s support will focus on overall project costs. |
$97,253 |
$202,000 |
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The aim of the project is to increase the accommodations on offer in the MRC Vallée‑de-la‑Gatineau and to enhance available outdoor activities. The main activities that will be undertaken are the acquisition, installation, and fitting out of four mini‑cabins and two suspended tents; site improvements; winterization of the mini-cabins; and the addition of winter tourism activities. |
CED’s support will focus on overall project costs. |
$100,000 |
$200,000 |
Information
Media Relations, CED
media@dec-ced.gc.ca
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