Tashi Farmilo
LJI Reporter

A new multi-million-dollar pavilion is set to rise in Champboisé Regional Park, promising to
reshape the visitor experience and solidify the site’s status as a year-round cultural and
recreational destination in the Outaouais.

The Municipality of L’Ange-Gardien has officially launched construction on the long-anticipated
structure, a project valued at over $10 million. Designed by Provencher_Roy and slated for
completion in 2026, the pavilion will offer community gathering spaces, cultural programming
areas, washrooms, and equipment rental facilities, all while integrated into the park’s natural
landscape.

“This isn’t just about building a facility,” said Marc Louis-Seize, mayor of L’Ange-Gardien, at the
July 14 groundbreaking. “It’s about building momentum for a stronger, more connected
community.”

Funding for the project has come from a combination of provincial, regional, and private
partners. The Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l’Habitation, through the Programme
d’amélioration et de construction d’infrastructures municipales (PRACIM), is contributing
$4,519,280. The MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais is providing $410,000 through two streams
of the Regional and Rural Fund (FRR). Desjardins, through the Fonds du Grand Mouvement, is
adding $400,000 to the project.

“Through the Regional and Rural Fund, the MRC des Collines-de-l’Outaouais is proud to
support the creation of infrastructure that enriches our living environment,” said Marc Carrière,
Prefect of the MRC. “The new pavilion at Champboisé fits perfectly with our vision: to build
sustainable, and unifying spaces that celebrate our heritage and strengthen the dynamism of
our communities.”

The pavilion, which will remain under construction through 2025, aims to expand the park’s
capacity to host cultural programming and events throughout the year. Despite the work, the
park remains open, with visitor services relocated to a temporary reception area at the entrance.
For Desjardins, the investment is part of a broader commitment to local vitality. “The
Champboisé Regional Park project perfectly embodies the mission of the Fonds du Grand
Mouvement,” said Serge Morin, president of the Desjardins Outaouais Roundtable. “It supports
structuring initiatives that bring together and energize our communities.”

Photo: The Municipality of L’Ange-Gardien has broken ground on a $10 million pavilion at
Champboisé Regional Park, a major cultural and recreational infrastructure project backed by
provincial, regional, and private partners, with Provencher_Roy architects unveiling a striking,
contemporary design that integrates seamlessly into the park’s natural setting. (TF) Photo:
Courtesy of the Municipality of L’Ange-Gardien