The MUBR acts as an expert within the Tourism and Biodiversity Cohort, made possible thanks to the support of the Ministry of Tourism.
Objective:
- Support and equip four protected areas in the development of responsible and sustainable tourism initiatives.
Drawing on its recognized experience within the Uapishka Biodiversity Reserve, the MUBR provides two years of support to a cohort of four protected areas (or territories destined to become protected areas):
- The Essipit Innu First Nation Band Council for the territory of the Vallée-de-la-Rivière-Sainte-Marguerite biodiversity reserve in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and on the North Shore.
- The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society – Ottawa Valley for the Rivières-Noire-et-Coulonge reserve territory in Outaouais.
- The Waswanipi Cree First Nation for the territory of the proposed Lac-Waswanipi aquatic reserve in Eeyou Istchee James Bay.
- The Saint-Elzéar Natural Resources Promotion Committee for the Karst-de-Saint-Elzéar biodiversity reserve in the Gaspé Peninsula.
Through tailored support—including training, practical tools and peer exchanges—these territories will receive assistance in developing responsible and sustainable tourism initiatives. Ultimately, the cohort’s experience will serve as a model to inspire protected area managers across Quebec.
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