Government of Canada Invests $1,500,000 in Zoo Sauvage de Saint-Félicien for Tourism Development

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The Government of Canada has invested $1,500,000 in the Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien through Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED) to enhance its tourism offering by developing new attractions and improving facilities. The project aims to increase tourist traffic and promote the regional economy, with a focus on boreal biodiversity and the ecosystems of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Government of Canada has invested $1,500,000 in the Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien through CED's Quebec Economic Development Program.
  • The funding will enable the organization to develop new attractions and improve facilities, including the small farm, children's play area, and Espace découverte exhibit area.
  • The project aims to increase tourist traffic and promote the regional economy, with a focus on boreal biodiversity and the ecosystems of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region.
  • The funding is conditional on the signing of a contribution agreement between the Centre de conservation de la biodiversité boréale and CED.
  • CED is the key federal partner in Quebec's regional economic development, with 12 regional business offices supporting businesses and organizations across the province.

Statistics:

  • $1,500,000: The amount invested by the Government of Canada in the Zoo sauvage de Saint-Félicien through CED.
  • 12: The number of regional business offices operated by CED in Quebec.
  • Quebec Economic Development Program: The program under which CED provides funding for economic development and diversification opportunities in Quebec.

Sources:

  • Government of Canada
  • Saint-Félicien, Quebec, Sept. 8 -- Government of Canada issued the following news release:

+ Courriel Québec /News

+ (French

+ https:/government.ca/en/news-release/canada-economic-development-region-québec#.