Regional Tourism Partnership Agreement – $50,000 in funding to support tourism development in the Laval region

QUEBEC CITY, Nov. 25, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ – The Government of Quebec is pleased to award $50,000 in financial assistance to theCavalia Creation Centerto support the creation of theSplash Océanique world, as part of the renewal of the Illumi – Féerie de Lumières program.

The Minister of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, Minister responsible for the Fight Against Racism, Minister responsible for the Laval region, and Member for Deux-Montagnes, Mr. Benoit Charette, made the announcement today on behalf of the Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions,^Ms.Caroline Proulx.

The funding comes from Component 3 ofthe Regional Tourism Partnership Agreement(EPRT), in collaboration with Tourisme Laval.

Quotes:

“Illumi – Féerie de Lumières is an international-scale event that your government is pleased to support. It is important to reinvent ourselves and continually offer visitors more in order to enhance the appeal of our tourism offerings and set ourselves apart from other destinations, particularly as we work to revive economic activity. That is why projects such as the one announced today—which are transformative, complementary, and committed to sustainable development—must be encouraged. I commend the excellent work of the managers at the Cavalia Creation Center, to whom I wish the greatest success for this promising upcoming edition.”

Caroline Proulx, Minister of Tourism and Minister responsible for the Lanaudière and Bas-Saint-Laurent regions

“Illumi – Féerie de Lumières will allow everyone to discover a whole new world that I am certain will capture their interest. This new sound-and-light show has become a must-see for the people of Laval. It has also made a lasting impression on visitors thanks to its rich, original, and diverse program. As the minister responsible for the region, I am obviously very proud of this: in addition to boosting the local economy, this initiative will further enhance Laval’s reputation.”

Benoit Charette, Minister of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change, Minister responsible for the Fight Against Racism, Minister responsible for the Laval region and Member for Deux-Montagnes

“The new show presented at Illumi – Féérie de Lumières is a clear testament to the creativity of Laval residents. “By providing financial support for this engaging event, we hope to demonstrate the importance of encouraging constructive projects that contribute to both the local economy and that of the northern suburbs. With this magical show, the Cavalia Creation Centre has found a wonderful way to showcase local talent.”

Christopher Skeete, Member of Parliament for Sainte-Rose, Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister for Relations with English-Speaking Quebecers, and Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister responsible for the Fight Against Racism

“The third edition of this one-of-a-kind event enhances Greater Montreal’s winter tourism offerings. The 500,000 visitors who passed through the turnstiles last year made this multimedia project one of the most popular and well-attended ticketed events of its kind in Canada. With its new displays, Illumi – A Fairy Tale of Lights once again demonstrates ingenuity and creativity. This light-filled journey will once again provide colorful entertainment for visitors, while boosting the regional economy.”

Geneviève Roy, President and CEO of Tourisme Laval

Highlights:

• The purpose of the EPRTs is to coordinate the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism, regional tourism associations, and other regional partners to facilitate the implementation of projects aimed at developing the regional tourism sector.
• The EPRTs aim to allocate investments in the tourism industry according to regional priorities and to strengthen synergies among all partners.

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SOURCE: Office of the Minister of Tourism