Quebec government funding of $34.3 million, including $5 million for Mont Sutton, to support tourism projects in the region
The announcement was made by Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region, accompanied by François Bonnardel, MNA for Granby, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Estrie region, Isabelle Charest, MNA for Brome-Missisquoi and Minister responsible for Sport, Recreation and Outdoors, Gilles Bélanger, MNA for Orford, and André Bachand, MNA for Richmond. Of the $34.3 million awarded, $5 million will go to Mont Sutton for the second development phase of its four-season destination project in the Eastern Townships.
Great news for Mont Sutton and our community
Mayor Robert Benoît was delighted with this announcement, which benefits not only Mont Sutton, but also the town’s economic development: “Sutton’s economic development depends, to a large extent, on sustainable tourism that showcases diversified resources in sports, leisure, art, culture, nature and landscapes, all of which offer residents and tourists alike an exceptional quality of life. Thank you to the Government of Quebec and to Mont SUTTON for contributing to the diversification of our tourism and, above all, economic infrastructures for the city and the region.”
Mont Sutton has announced the four major projects it hopes to finance with this grant: the addition of a quad chairlift equipped with a conveyor boarding carpent, the addition of new RFID terminals to improve chairlift traffic flow, the development of four-season glamping sites and the development of its outdoor museum featuring sculptures by local artists.
To read Mont Sutton’s press release: $5 Million Grant to Mont Sutton
Support for the entire region’s tourism industry
The tourism industry is booming in the Eastern Townships, a region that features nearly 1,400 businesses and over 20,500 tourism-related jobs. According to the most recent figures, the economic contribution of tourism-related sectors amounted to $794 million. The projects supported will promote the growth of tourism, an important source of local economic development.
Quotes from the ministers:
“Tourism, an economic sector in its own right, contributes to the enrichment of Quebec. For our government, the development of local tourism is a priority. To ensure that all regions benefit, we are multiplying investments to stimulate its growth, so that our communities can benefit even more from its significant effects.”
Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière region.
“We are delighted that all these projects have received the support of our government, so that the Eastern Townships’ tourism that are offered can grow and attract even more visitors to our region. Our region has a lot to offer, and our business owners are showcasing it with innovative and distinctive products. With these investments, we are once again demonstrating that we are committed to the growth of our community and its economy. “
François Bonnardel, MNA for Granby, Minister of Public Safety and Minister responsible for the Estrie region.
“The investments announced today demonstrate the dynamism of local businesses and the strong tourism potential of the Estrie and Brome-Missisquoi regions. I congratulate the organizations in my district that have received support from our government, in particular Ski Sutton, whose project is perfectly in line with its mission to offer a distinctive four-season snow sports and activities product in the heart of nature.”
Isabelle Charest, MNA for Brome-Missisquoi and Minister responsible for Sport, Recreation and Outdoors.
To read the Quebec Government press release: Minister Caroline Proulx and the Estrie caucus announce more than $34.3 million to support tourism projects in the region (in French only)