Why become a member?

There are many good reasons to become a member of APGT

YOUR PROTECTION

  • To be covered by public liability insurance;

YOUR PROMOTION

  • To have your details in the official list of current members, distributed each year to agencies recognized by APGT;
  • To have access to the list of Montréal agencies that hire guides;
  • To have access to the section of the website reserved for members;
  • To open doors to professional networking;
  • To be represented by a board of directors that protects the interests of its members throughout the tourism industry and with the different levels of government;
  • To promote and maintain an accreditation system for tourist guides in Montréal;
  • To promote a suggested price list to agencies that hire tourist guides.

YOUR TRAINING

  • To benefit from professional development (free or at low cost): guided tours, training classes and workshops, scouting tours, lectures;
  • To receive invitations to launches, openings, inaugurations, etc.;
  • To have free access to the main museums and sights of Montréal, of Québec City and throughout Québec;
  • To receive the WFTGA Cultour card, granting free access to numerous museums throughout the world when presenting the APGT badge. Consult the museum list on the WFTGA site.

YOUR PARTICIPATION

  • To have the right to vote at the members’ general assemblies (active members only);
  • To have the right to submit your candidacy for an administrative position with the board of directors of the APGT;