Since 2007, the Hôtel de l’Institut has gone green, in an effort to reduce its ecological footprint and respond to the needs of clientele that is aware of sustainable tourism. The Hôtel participates in sustainable development recognition programs organized by l’Association des hôteliers du Québec (AHQ) and the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC).

A member of the Québecois RéserVert network and the Canadian Green Key program, the Hôtel de l’Institut continually improves its procedures for obtaining supplies and providing its clientele with top-notch services, aiming to reduce the negative impact of its activities on the environment.

A leader in buying locally and responsibly

In all its housekeeping activities, the Hôtel de l’Institut uses innovative 100% biodegradable products made by  Innu-Science Canada inc.

The room renovations carried out in 2010 were a breath of fresh air and a perfect time to make ecologically sound and responsible changes, including the following purchases:

• Recycled fibre carpets and curtains
• Simmons mattresses with replaceable Evernu mattress tops
• Wood and granite furniture made in Sainte-Mélanie, Québec
• Eco Spec paint by Benjamin Moore
• Energy Star televisions and mini-refrigerators

For its part, the Restaurant de l’Institut offers market cuisine prepared with fresh, quality, locally produced foods.

Ecological choices to save energy and better manage water and waste 

• Paper, cardboard, plastic and glass recycling bins in all hotel rooms and at all employee work stations
• Ecologo-certified cleaning products sourced from biotechnology
• Ecologo-certified , non-chlorinated facial tissues and toilet paper
• Sheets and towels changed every two days, at the guest’s request
• Water-saving devices installed on toilets and faucets
• Liquid soap dispensers, instead of disposable containers
• Toiletries that are biodegradable, phosphate free and made in Canada
• Intelligent hoods and induction cooktops used in the Restaurant de l’Institut kitchen
• Cloth tablecloths and napkins used in the dining room Leftover food donated to La Maison Du Père on a regular basis

Ecologically responsible meeting package for business clients

Ask for our ecologically responsible banquet or meeting package, designed to prevent waste and promote recycling. In addition to encouraging its clients to use public transit and fostering their awareness of saving material resources, the Hôtel de l’Institut also offers green solutions to make business meetings even more effective!

• Waste reduction at source (no disposable products)
• Composting of residual vegetable material
• Local purchases
• Recycling (paper, plastic, glass and metal)
• Greenhouse gas emissions calculator
• Menus created using organic products (upon request)
• Daily collection of leftover foods for La Maison Du Père