Special activities permits

Cartier-Brébeuf National Historic Site

• Western sector (outdoor only)
• Western sector with an access to the interpretation center (indoor building)
• Eastern sector (outdoor only)
• Eastern sector with an access to the interpretation center (indoor building)
• Multi-location - eastern and western sectors (outdoor only)
• Multi-location (eastern and western sectors) with an access to the interpretation center (indoor building)

Please note that restrictions may apply and vary by location. The interpretion centre can only be rented as a complement to outdoor use of the site and is not available for rental during Parks Canada's operational season (late June to early September).  The above aspects will be taken into consideration when evaluating each proposed event.

Here is the information you will need to provide in order to properly complete your permit form:

• Date(s) of the event
• Set-up and tear-down dates (if applicable)
• Desire location
• Desire facilities
• Type of event
• Target audience and accessibility (general public, free or paid, ticketed, invitation only, private, food, alcohol or merchandise sales)
• Organizer status (for-profit, non-profit, charitable)

Documents required to submit a permit application: Special Event Application Form (PDF)

The completed form must be submitted by email to info.fortifications@pc.gc.ca six to eight weeks prior to your event. If your application is received outside of these deadlines, Parks Canada reserves the right to refuse your application.

If your application is successful, you will then need to provide the following items in order to obtain a permit:

• Proof of insurance (see liability and insurance tab below)
• Plan of the facility
• Payment of fees

To obtain a filming permit, organizers must, at their own expense, Obtain and maintain third party general liability insurance of at least $2,000,000 for small, low risk events and $5,000,000 for moderate or high risk events in the event of death or injury to one or more persons as a result of an incident.

They shall designate His Majesty the King, in Right of Canada, as represented by the Minister of Environment for the purpose of the Parks Canada Agencyas an additional named insured. This policy shall contain the following coverages for Her Majesty: pain and suffering, bodily injury including death, property damage and contractual liability insured under the permit.

The certificate of insurance must be received prior to the signing of the permit by both parties. The address to be used on the certificate of insurance shall be :

Québec Field Unit, Parks Canada
2, D'Auteuil Street
Québec, Québec
G1R 5C2

Each request will be treated on an individual basis as there is no set fee schedule for the use of Parks Canada sites. Fees are based on a number of factors including location, duration of the event, associated costs, market analysis, type of event (commercial, recreational, private, public, community, etc.) and Government of Canada and Parks Canada Agency priorities.

Fees are charged at all national parks, national historic sites, national marine conservation areas and historic canals. These revenues are used to support administration, visitor services and facilities. They represent an investment in the future of the place to be preserved for present and future generations.