GRANTING A FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTION OF $230,000 FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE YEARS TO THE ASSOCIATION RÉCRÉOTOURISTIQUE MONTRÉAL-NORD, DOING BUSINESS AS 'LA ROUTE DE CHAMPLAIN,' FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF AN OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL TOURISM HUB IN MONTRÉAL-NORD IN 2018, AND APPROVING THE DRAFT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF MONTRÉAL, BOROUGH OF MONTRÉAL-NORD, AND THE ORGANIZATION.

This decision grants a significant financial contribution of $230,000 to the Association Récréotouristique Montréal-Nord, operating under the name 'La Route de Champlain.' This funding is provided over a five-year period and is specifically for the establishment of an outdoor recreational tourism hub in Montréal-Nord. The project was initiated in 2018. The establishment of such a hub aims to develop and promote recreational tourism activities within the borough, potentially attracting visitors and enhancing local amenities. This could involve the development of trails, recreational facilities, or organized outdoor activities. The approval of the draft agreement between the City of Montréal, the Borough of Montréal-Nord, and the organization formalizes the terms of this long-term partnership and funding commitment. This investment is intended to foster economic development through tourism, provide recreational opportunities for residents, and enhance the attractiveness of Montréal-Nord as a destination for outdoor activities. The five-year duration indicates a strategic commitment to the sustained development of this recreational tourism initiative.

This is a services contract in the culture and heritage, urban development and housing and finance and banking sectors, with a focus on Tourism Development, Urban Planning and Financial Regulation. Located in Canada, North America, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of CAD 230,000.

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