The second edition of Midis Touristiques is now underway! The SADC of D’Autray-Joliette has unveiled its 2025-2026 webinar program for businesses, operators, and stakeholders in D’Autray’s tourism industry.

Repurposing Old Buildings: An Excellent Lever for Tourist Attraction!

Across Quebec, tourism entrepreneurs are choosing to invest in old buildings to establish their businesses. Former churches, convents, presbyteries, factories, or houses are finding a second life as cafés, boutiques, inns, museums, or other venues. These conversions contribute to the revitalization of village centers and enrich the local tourism offerings. How did these transformations come about and what impact did they have on their communities? Evelyne Vincent, Cultural Development Officer at the D’Autray MRC, will present examples from here and abroad and highlight the keys to the success of these projects.

– Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025, 12 p.m.
– Guest: Evelyne Vincent, Cultural Development Officer at the D’Autray MRC

Recreational tourism projects of Loisir et Sport Lanaudière in D’Autray

For several years, Loisir et Sport Lanaudière has been working on several recreational tourism development projects in the D’Autray RCM. For the occasion, members of the organization’s team are invited to present all the projects on their drawing board and answer questions from participants.

– Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 12 p.m.
– Guests: Alexandre Fréchette, Regional Development Advisor – Outdoors; Julien Nantais, Development Officer – Outdoors – St. Lawrence Corridor; Serge-Alexandre Demers Giroux, Development Officer – Mountain Corridor

Everything you need to know about the Saint-Pierre Lake Archipelago and its recognition by UNESCO

What is a World Biosphere Region? In our MRC, we are fortunate to have one of these jewels recognized by UNESCO: the Lake Saint-Pierre Archipelago! During this webinar, Catherine Fortier, Project Manager – Education/Awareness/Philanthropy at the Lake Saint-Pierre ZIP Committee, will present all the specificities and potential of this designation. She will present the new projects of the Lake Saint-Pierre Biosphere Region. Take the opportunity to ask your questions!

– Date: Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 12 p.m.
– Guest: Catherine Fortier, Project Manager – Education/Awareness/Philanthropy. Lac Saint-Pierre ZIP Committee

The Midis Touristes are an initiative of the SADC of D’Autray-Joliette, in collaboration with the D’Autray Tourism Development Committee.

For more information, contact Marc-André Arsenault by email or by phone at 450 836-0990, ext. 227.