A pre-feasibility plan for the Parc des Îles Lafontaine site

A pre-feasibility plan for the Parc des Îles Lafontaine site

The MRC Pontiac National Park Committee is launching a call for proposals for the preparation of a pre-feasibility plan for the Parc des Îles Lafontaine site as well as a research project on the historical and cultural significance of the site, including First Nations history and significant historical events that took place on the shores of the Ottawa River.

The National Park Committee says it is committed to preserving elements of our heritage and the culture of our region and to protecting the natural elements of our remarkable landscapes so that people can enjoy and enjoy them, both today and in the future.

The main objective of this project is the creation of a national park encompassing the Lafontaine Islands, Rocher-Fendu, the Ottawa River and the surrounding lands. The quality of the site as well as the recreational and cultural potential deserve to be highlighted while preserving the natural environment and the fauna and flora attributes of the region.

Interested entrepreneurs should contact Chantal Lair by email at c.lair@mrcpontiac.qc.ca for any additional information or to make an appointment for a site visit.

Proposals will be received by email to the attention of Cyndy Phillips, Director of Economic Development, c.phillips@mrcpontiac.qc.ca or in person, at the MRC office located at 602, Route 301 North in Litchfield (Quebec) J0X 1K0 with the mention “PROPOSAL – Parc des Îles Lafontaine – until 2 p.m., Monday May 31, 2021.

Proposal analysis and scoring will take place during the week following the proposal closing date.