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Business funding in Baie-Saint-Paul: how funders read a local file.

Census figures, the industries that drive Baie-Saint-Paul, local programs and a worked example in Canadian dollars.

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7,371Residents, 2021
3.1%Change since 2016
$64,500Median household income
QCProvince

Can Baie-Saint-Paul businesses get funded?

Baie-Saint-Paul business owners can apply for funding sized on their bank deposits: a merchant cash advance, a business cash advance or revenue-based financing, reviewed from anywhere in Quebec. With 7,371 residents at the 2021 Census and 3.1% change since 2016, Baie-Saint-Paul is a smaller city in Quebec.

The census shows health care as the leading private sector at 22.6% of local jobs, followed by retail and construction.

Baie-Saint-Paul in the 2021 Census

Population, 20217,371
Population, 20167,146
Change, 2016 to 20213.1%
Land area545.9 km²
Population density13.5 per km²
Median age54.8
Median household income$64,500
Participation rate55.1%
Unemployment rate, 20215.2%
Self-employed share14.1%
Census divisionCharlevoix

Data: 2021 Census Profile, Statistics Canada.

Choosing a structure in Baie-Saint-Paul

Three structures cover most Baie-Saint-Paul requests:

Read next: Medical clinics, Dental practices, Retail, Grocery stores, Construction.

The Baie-Saint-Paul economy, by industry

Here is where Baie-Saint-Paul residents work, by private-sector industry, compared with Quebec as a whole:

Industry (NAICS)Baie-Saint-PaulQC
Health care and social assistance22.6%14.2%
Retail trade13.6%11.8%
Construction8.6%6.8%
Accommodation and food services8.3%5.4%
Manufacturing7.4%10.3%
Other services, such as repair and personal care6.3%4.4%

The sector that sets Baie-Saint-Paul apart is farming, forestry and fishing, at 1.8 times its weight across Quebec. That concentration shows up in deposit patterns, from contract payments to seasonal peaks. Health care is also above the provincial share, at 22.6%.

Example: a grain and oilseed farm in Baie-Saint-Paul

Illustrative arithmetic

A grain and oilseed farm in Baie-Saint-Paul with about $61,000 in monthly deposits takes $37,000 to cover payroll during a slow-paying contract at a 1.22 factor rate, for a total payback of $45,140 over about 8 months. That works out to roughly $1,303 a week, or about 9% of monthly deposits; the cost is fixed at $8,140 however quickly it is repaid on schedule.

Sample arithmetic; not a quote. Try the Canadian calculators with Baie-Saint-Paul figures.

The Baie-Saint-Paul business calendar

Large public and health-care employers steady the local economy. Local shops benefit from a stable customer base. Winter in Baie-Saint-Paul raises heating costs and slows site work.

A revenue-linked payment can follow a seasonal curve.

Other help available in Baie-Saint-Paul

Public and private funding can work together: approved projects in Baie-Saint-Paul sometimes use an advance until the program pays (details).

How to apply from Baie-Saint-Paul

Our team is not located in Baie-Saint-Paul. Files from QC are reviewed remotely, the same way as files from anywhere in Canada.

Expect a typical starting point of roughly $20,000 in monthly deposits. About 12 months in business and few low-balance days help. A 500 score can work, though 600+ opens more doors. Terms vary by funder and file. Documents are light: application and recent bank statements. Apply online or call (305) 384-8391.

Nearby communities

Within reach of Baie-Saint-Paul: La Malbaie (35 km), Montmagny (51 km), Sainte-Brigitte-de-Laval (72 km), L'Ange-Gardien (73 km), Stoneham-et-Tewkesbury (77 km).

More QC towns: Quebec funding guide.

Sources

  1. Census Profile 2021: Baie-Saint-Paul
  2. Census Profile 2021: Quebec
  3. StatCan table 98-10-0002-01
  4. Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED)
  5. Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec

As of October 2026.

Common questions

Is business funding available in Baie-Saint-Paul?

Yes. Baie-Saint-Paul, QC files are reviewed like any Canadian file: deposits, time in business and account health.

How many people live in Baie-Saint-Paul?

7,371 residents at the 2021 Census, against 7,146 in 2016 (3.1%).

What are the main industries in Baie-Saint-Paul?

Health care, retail and construction employ the most people; farming, forestry and fishing stands out against Quebec.

Is there a federal agency for Baie-Saint-Paul businesses?

Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED). It funds projects; for working capital, private funding moves faster.

Do I need to be located near your office?

No. We work remotely; there is no local office in Baie-Saint-Paul, and none is needed.

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