CATEGORIES OF ESTABLISHMENTS REGISTERED WITH THE CITQ

Principal residence establishments

Establishments where accommodation is offered, by means of a single reservation, in the main residence of the operator to one person or a single group of related persons at a time and not including any meals served on site.


Youth tourist accommodation establishments

Establishments where at least 30% of the accommodation units consist of beds in one or more dormitories or where the accommodation is primarily provided through activities primarily for the disadvantaged or disabled.
*A dormitory corresponds to a room containing at least two beds offered for rent on an individual basis.


General tourist accommodation establishments

Establishments, other than principal residence establishments and youth tourist accommodation establishments, where accommodation is provided through one or more types of accommodation units.


General tourist accommodation establishments belonging to the following types must register with the CITQ:


Hotel establishments

Includes establishments offering accommodations such as rooms, suites, or furnished apartments with kitchenettes, as well as hotel services such as reception or housekeeping. Also includes any other establishment that does not fall into one of the other categories described on this page.


Tourist homes

Establishments, other than principal establishment residences, that offer accommodation in furnished apartments, houses or cottages, including kitchen facilities.


Bed and breakfast establishments

Establishments that offer, for an all-inclusive price, accommodation in rooms in a private residence where the operator resides and rents a maximum of 5 rooms receiving a maximum of 15 persons, including breakfast served on the premises.


Resorts*

Establishments, among others, that offer, for an all-inclusive price, accommodation, including food services or kitchen facilities, recreational or entertainment services, and recreational facilities and equipment.
* Some establishments of this type could also be found in the youth category if they meet the definition of this category.


Youth hostels*

Establishments, among others, that offer accommodation in rooms, or in beds in one or more dormitories, including food services or kitchen facilities.
* Some establishments of this type could also be found in the youth category if they meet the definition of this category.


Educational institutions

Establishments that offer accommodation in an educational institution, governed by whichever Act, except if the accommodation units are rented to students of the institution only.



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May 3 2024

Rapport d’activités 2023 et Nouveau conseil d’administration de la CITQ
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January 15 2024

Have You Removed Your Classification Sign?
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Statement

November 10 2023

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September 7 2023

CITQ Portal and registration certificate
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Statement

August 31 2023

Entrée en vigueur des dispositions de la Loi 25 (French Only)
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Statement

August 4, 2023

Removal of Classification Signs
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Statement

June 27, 2023

New Registration Certificate
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Statement

May 9, 2023

Projet de loi visant à lutter contre l’hébergement touristique illégal
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Statement

April 19, 2023

A new president elected to the CITQ board
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2022 Activity Report

April 19, 2023

Publication of the 2022 activity report
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Statement

September 1st, 2022

New categories of tourist accommodation establishments
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Statement

August 25, 2022

Impacts of the new tourist accomodation act on your establishment
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Our Mission

Performs classification and certification services for products and services on behalf of public and private customers. As such, it acts as an agent of the Minister of Tourism for the registration of accommodation establishments and is officially recognized by the Minister as a delegated body to exercise certain of these powers.

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