Government of Canada Supports Local Development Committee of L'Anse--Valleau with $172,767 Contribution for Pointe--la-Renomme (Fame Point) Historic Site

Strategic Insights -

The Government of Canada, through the Canadian Economic Development (CED) agency, has announced a contribution of $172,767 to the Local Development Committee of L'Anse--Valleau to support the opening of new interactive exhibits at the Pointe--la-Renomme (Fame Point) Historic Site. This funding, provided under the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP), aims to enhance the tourism industry in Quebec's regions and contribute to economic development. The Committee, established in 1993, will use the funding to digitize its exhibits, offering bilingual, contactless digital routes that are accessible in the spring and fall, in addition to the summer season.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Local Development Committee of L'Anse--Valleau received a non-repayable contribution of $172,767 from CED to enhance the activities offered at the Pointe--la-Renomme (Fame Point) Historic Site.
  • The funding was granted under the Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) to support the Committee's project to digitalize its exhibits and offer visitors bilingual, contactless digital routes.
  • The project aims to mitigate the effects of the labour shortage and offer regional tourism activities that maintain social distancing.
  • The Local Development Committee of L'Anse--Valleau is an NPO established in 1993, with a mission to enhance the village's economic, tourism, social, and cultural development.
  • The tourism sector has been affected by the health crisis, and the Government of Canada has put measures in place to help businesses suffering the impacts of COVID-19, including the Tourism Relief Fund.
  • The support announced today will help preserve the site's history while improving its attraction power.

Statistics:

  • $172,767: The total contribution from CED to support the Local Development Committee of L'Anse--Valleau.
  • 1993: The year the Local Development Committee of L'Anse--Valleau was established.
  • $170,000: The amount of financial assistance received by the Committee from CED for the Pointe--la-Renomme (Fame Point) Historic Site.

Sources:

  • "Government of Canada and The Canadian Economic Development Agency for the Region of Quebec Support the Local Development Committee of L'Anse--Valleau." (Exact date not provided)
  • Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, Honourable Pascale St-Onge's statement (Exact date not provided)