Sarah Rennie – LJI reporter

The Club de Golf Saint-Anicet will soon be welcoming more than golfers, as construction is now underway on the Domaine Port-Lewis residential project just steps away from the green. 

The housing development, which features custom-designed single-family homes on large lots, was officially launched on April 25 at the golf club. Developers Marc Faubert, Patrice Bougie, Naim Baksh, and George Maziotis were all present at the launch, as were real-estate partners Judy Pomminville and her team, and representatives from Elli Construction and the Caisse Desjardins du Haut-Saint-Laurent.  

Also present were Sainte-Barbe mayor and MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent prefect Louise Lebrun, Saint-Anicet mayor Gino Moretti, and several municipal councilors. 

Faubert and Pomminville presented the project, which will see at least 126 lots developed over three phases at the golf course.  

“We understand that in the regions, we do things differently,” said Faubert, who emphasized the importance of harmoniously integrating the development within the surrounding area and the natural environment. “I think this project is unique,” he added, noting their decision to offer large 30,000-square-foot lots and to work with the rolling terrain at the club. “It gives the project a cachet,” he explained, adding that property owners will have privileged year-long access to the walking trails on site and the golf course. 

Pomminville mentioned her experience working with Elli Construction on housing developments in the area, including the Domaine de la Vallée des Outardes in Ormstown, the Projet West in Huntingdon, and the Domaine des Brises in Saint-Stanislas-de-Kostka. She agreed that Domaine Port Lewis represents a unique project. 

Faubert admitted the project has taken time to develop, and he thanked those who signaled their interest as far back as 2020 and who have stuck with it. He also thanked the municipality of Saint-Anicet for their cooperation and belief in the project. Mayor Moretti praised the developers in turn for their vision and insistence on creating harmonious living environments. “Saint-Anicet is the paradise of the Haut-Saint-Laurent!” he exclaimed. “We need to be looking ahead at the future. This project will go far beyond the first phase. There is so much potential,” he said. 

Faubert confirmed that lots are already being reserved for the first phase of construction, and project partners expect to begin signing contracts in early May. The developers anticipate the second phase will begin later this year, in the fall.