Motorcyclists mean money and members of the international program (PMI) of Charlevoix Tourism understand this. Participating restaurants, hotels, and places of interest in the Charlevoix region have a wooden sign with a motorcycle logo hanging in front of their property to be easily identified as being "motorcyclist friendly".
Unique in Canada, this new Moto-Tourism Program was initiated by avid motorcyclist Francois Gariepy. It requires business owners to sign a written contract agreeing to, among other things, providing secure parting for bikes with kickstand plates, having a basic tool kit available, a list of all emergency services on hand, and to provide cleaning rags when needed. Hotels are required to provide a washing area for bikes.
The Charlevoix region is a popular destination for motorcyclists in eastern Canada. Restaurants and hotels already welcome motorcyclists, but this new Moto-Tourism Program has increased the awareness of special requirements desired by two-wheel travelers and taken "motorcycle-friendly" to a new level of service.
The Charlevoix region is located an hour ride east of Quebec City along the St. Lawrence River via Rt. 138.
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Development and marketing of motorcycle-tourism destinations. Currently developing motorcycle tourism for eastern Quebec.
