Ermitage Saint-Antoine can continue to expand its tourism site and enhance the visitor experience

Government of Canada awards nearly $1.5M to Ermitage Saint-Antoine in Lac-Bouchette, Lac-Saint-Jean

LAC-BOUCHETTE, QC, Sept. 1, 2017 /CNW/ - [Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)] - Tourism provides an excellent opportunity for economic diversification at the national and regional levels. The Government of Canada's investment in cultural and sports events is an effective way to support actions that generate substantial economic and media spinoff in the regions in which the events are held.

Acting on behalf of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development and Minister responsible for CED, Denis Lemieux, Member of Parliament for Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, announced that Ermitage Saint-Antoine has been granted $1,443,770 in financial assistance, in the form of a non-repayable contribution, to enhance tourism in the region and make the site more attractive.

Founded in 1907 by Abbot Elzéar DeLamarre, Ermitage Saint-Antoine, is a privileged Franciscan sanctuary on a natural site that provides a peaceful oasis for all visitors who wish to experience a sense of renewal. This national sanctuary is located on the shores of Lake Ouiatchouan, in the Municipality of Lac-Bouchette. The funding awarded through CED's Quebec Economic Development Program (QEDP) will help Ermitage Saint-Antoine design a multimedia show, build a projection room and modernize the visitor centre.

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"This expansion project is a major step in promoting the region. The funding from CED will help Ermitage Saint-Antoine position itself optimally and promote its assets to draw even more visitors to the region."
Denis Lemieux, Member of Parliament for Chicoutimi–Le Fjord

"By investing in the expansion of the Ermitage Saint-Antoine site, the Government of Canada is standing by its commitments. We help organizations expand, innovate and stimulate tourism, which contributes to the creation of high-quality jobs and the vitality of the regions and helps ensure prosperity for the Canadian economy."
The Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister responsible for CED

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• CED is one of the six regional development agencies under the responsibility of the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development.
• For more information on CED's key directions until 2021, consult Strategic Plan 2021 or visit www.dec-ced.gc.ca.

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