Accommodations available for short-term rental (less than 30 days) must have a rental permit in the form of an establishment number. This number certifies to the renter that the establishment meets eligibility criteria and complies with the regulations of the Government of Quebec.
In other words, the establishment is required to have insurance that protects the renter and provides the security of renting a place for which recourse is available in case of an unfortunate incident.
Supporting legal accommodations is another way to travel responsibly. By prioritizing certified establishments, you ensure that the regulations set by the Communauté maritime des Îles-de-la-Madeleine regarding zoning compliance are respected.
Moreover, in the event of an incident, the renter can easily file a complaint or turn to the Corporation de l'Industrie touristique du Québec (CITQ).
All accommodations, regardless of category, are required to display their establishment number, no matter where (Facebook, website, signage, business card, etc.). Any accommodation, even if it does not engage in promotion, must have an establishment number. If you do not see an establishment number when searching for accommodation, this is a first sign that the place may not be compliant.
All accommodations listed on the Tourisme Îles de la Madeleine website are compliant, as well as all establishments listed on Bonjour Québec.
However, note that while they are also required to display their establishment number, "primary residence" accommodations are not listed on the Bonjour Québec website. We therefore suggest that you ask the owner for the establishment number and verify it yourself with the CITQ.
To verify if an establishment number is valid, feel free to refer to the directory of registered tourist accommodations.
