Social engagement
Every year, the Port of Québec gives more than $500,000 back to the community in the form of donations, sponsorships, funding for civic initiatives, projects, and public activities.
Donations and sponsorships
The Port of Québec is actively involved in the community, supporting over a hundred causes and organizations. These include the Canadian Cancer Society, Camps Odyssée, the Fondation du Musée de la Civilisation, Laura Lémerveil, Patro Laval, Le Pignon Bleu, Réno-Jouets, and many more. We also support our employees’ community involvement by offering them one paid day a year for volunteer work.
Every year, the Port of Québec takes part in Centraide Québec et Chaudière-Appalaches’ major fundraising campaign. Thanks to our employees’ incredible participation, over the past 5 years we have raised more than $40 000 to fight poverty and social exclusion.
In addition to our charity work, we have supported major public events like:
By supporting these events, the Port of Québec is helping our community thrive and shine not just in
Québec, but around the world.
- Québec Winter Carnival;
- Desgagnés Kayak Challenge;
- Grands Feux Loto-Québec;
- Transat Québec Saint-Malo;
- Rendez-vous Naval de Québec;
- Sail Challenge Cap Québec triathlon.
Citizen initiative fund
The Port of Québec has created a citizen initiative fund to support impactful projects designed, managed,
and implemented by citizens. Projects are chosen based on their ability to generate long-term benefits.
They are carried out beyond the port’s borders and enrich the entire community.
Go to Je Participe to see the eligibility criteria and apply for funding.
Activities for the community
Every year, the community is invited to the Port of Québec to enjoy facilities and events that bring the area to life. In addition to offering unparalleled access to the river, these recreational, discovery, awareness, and entertainment activities encourage positive interactions between citizens and the port in a friendly setting.
- Fête maritime familiale (family festival)
- Sugar shack
- Family Day at the Baie de Beauport
- Port swimming
- Agora amphitheatre
- Patio with river view
- Rest and relaxation areas
Field trips
The Port of Québec gives students from nearby schools the chance to enjoy immersive educational experiences. Whether they’re learning through the Flot school program or trying honey-making activities with Alvéole, the Port of Québec gives kids the chance to explore their natural surroundings and learn about water, biodiversity, and the marine world.