Administered by Government of Quebec · Last verified: July 2026
Administered by Investissement Quebec for the Ministere du Tourisme, PADAT provides loans and loan guarantees to help finance tourism business investment projects. Eligible projects include construction, expansion, equipment acquisition, business acquisition, and launching new tourism experiences. Financing ranges from $150,000 to $5 million per project, with loan guarantees up to 70 percent of the net loss and terms up to 20 years.
Review times vary by program, from a few weeks to a few months, so check the official page for its timeline. Grant money is usually paid after you sign a funding agreement, and cost-shared programs often reimburse you once you send proof of what you spent.
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Check my eligibilityTourist Attraction Development Support Program (PADAT) Stream 1 is generally open to incorporated, partnership businesses, in Quebec, in Other. Confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying.
The estimated value is Loans or loan guarantees from $150,000 to $5 million per project. The actual amount depends on your eligible costs, the program's budget, and approval.
1. Complete the PADAT Stream 1 form and gather required documents 2. Email the complete file to Investissement Quebec 3. Call 1 844 474-6367 with questions
Annual intake; most recent application deadline Feb 28 2026.
$250,000 to $2 million per company (up to $4 million with co-investors)
INCENTIVELoans up to $300,000, or up to $450,000 when combined with the innovation fund
INCENTIVEUp to $25,000 in financing