General Information
Located in the south-central Estrie region on the border with the United States, the Coaticook RCM is known for its stunning scenery. The region is economically and socially vibrant, with numerous advantages that promote its citizens’ personal growth and development and sustainable development for businesses.
Society
The Coaticook RCM is an active, welcoming and innovative community. Its friendly people value the preservation and appreciation of its natural, cultural and agricultural heritage. The region has a high-quality hospital, schools and child care services and offers exceptional cultural and recreational activities. Its municipalities’ ambitious family-centred policies make for an attractive environment and an improved quality of life for all of its residents.
Economy
The Coaticook region is one of the largest dairy regions in Québec and also boasts a variety of agricultural operations and a growing agri-food processing industry. Numerous projects aim to make this sector a catalyst for development and obtain competitive advantages for the industries that set up there.

The RCM also has a vibrant industrial sector focusing on businesses that manufacture rubber and plastic products, wood products, furniture and kitchen cabinets, metal products and clothing.

Programs or Financial/Tax Incentives for Business
  • One of the lowest tax rates in Québec
  • Potential for grants through the Fonds de soutien aux territoires en difficulté (Support Fund for Disadvantaged Regions)/Assistance Fund for Single-Industry Municipalities
    • This fund awards non-reimbursable financial assistance of up to $100,000 to new or existing businesses for economic diversification projects
  • Possible tax holiday
  • Possible funding through the Fonds d’investissement locaux (Local Investment Fund – CLD, CFDC, Société locale d'investissement dans le développement de l'emploi [SOLIDE; Local Employment Development Investment Fund])
  • Two industrial motels to support new business start-ups
  • Several industrial sites available
  • Generous provincial or federal incentives
    • Click on Business Support in the excel section of this portal for additional information on other incentives and links to related sites.
Coaticook
in figures
  • Land Area (km2)
    1332
  • Population
    18 467
  • Distance from Montréal, QC
    177 km
    2 h 10 min
  • Distance from New York, NY
    631 km
    6 h 40 min
  • Distance from Boston, MA
    393 km
    4 h 10 min
Support Organizations
For agriculture and agri-food:
  • Table de concertation agroalimentaire de la MRC de Coaticook/CLD de la MRC de Coaticook
    125 Morgan Street
    Coaticook, QC J1A 1V6
    819-849-4803
  • Centre d’initiatives en agriculture de la région de Coaticook (CIARC)
    125 Morgan Street
    Coaticook, QC J1A 1V6


For the industrial sector:
  • CLD de la MRC de Coaticook
    14 Adams Street, Suite 301
    Coaticook, QC J1A 1K3
    819-849-7014
  • Coaticook Region CFDC
    38 Child Street, Suite 140
    Coaticook, QC J1A 2B1
    819-849-3053
  • Coaticook Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Manufacturers’ Committee)
    150 Child Street
    Coaticook, QC J1A 1V6
    819-849-4733
Reference Web sites