The Centre, inside and out!
Every great project hides a thousand little surprises. Our future Cultural Centre in Beaconsfield is filled with clever ideas, thoughtful touches, and inspiring connections.
Every space has been thoughtfully designed to foster connections between generations, passions, cultures, and nature, and to address the specific needs of Beaconsfield residents.
Discover fascinating facts that will spark your curiosity and make you want to learn even more!
Three times more seating
Did you know…
The new Centre will offer three times more seating than today?
The current Library offers about 80 seats. Soon, you’ll find nearly 240 comfortable places to read, study, meet, and dream.
Art will live here, inside and out
Did you know…
An integrated public artwork will be commissioned for the new Centre?
Nearly 1% of the construction budget will be devoted to integrating a public artwork. The piece of art will celebrate Beaconsfield’s unique spirit and identity, through Québec’s Politique d’intégration des arts.
A place for concerts, weddings... and bikes!
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You’ll be able to host a wedding, enjoy a concert, or tune up your bike at the Centre?
With its multipurpose hall, creative spaces, bike-friendly amenities, and trails… the possibilities are endless.
Giving more space back to nature
Did you know…
The new Centre will be located in the east section of the site to allow even more green space to thrive in Centennial Park?
By concentrating the building footprint on a smaller portion of the site, where the Lord Reading building is currently located, we are allowing more room for trees, trails, and peaceful open areas, preserving the park’s natural beauty for future generations.
A marina for everyone
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The marina is now part of your public space, increasing the park’s area by 55%?
The integration of the Lord Reading Marina into Centennial Park means more access to the waterfront and a complete reimagining of this important gathering place.
Twice the space for culture and community
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The new Centre will double the available cultural and community space compared to current facilities?
Combining a new library, cultural areas, a creative studio, and community spaces under one roof will finally meet the vibrant needs of Beaconsfield’s active population and create synergies between all these features, with plenty of room to grow.
A need voiced loud and clear
Did you know…
Residents called for modern, accessible spaces during consultations and studies?
Both the 2019 Imagining the SPACE workshops and the 2024 culture and leisure needs study highlighted a clear priority: residents want flexible, inspiring, inclusive environments that foster connection and creativity.
The library: the heartbeat of the Centre
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A dynamic, modern library will act as the magnet for the new Cultural Centre?
Research shows that libraries are powerful community anchors, drawing people of all ages and backgrounds together. Beaconsfield’s new Library will be a lively, welcoming space for study, discovery, creativity, and connection.
Truly 100% accessible
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From the parking lot to the stage, every space at the new Centre will embrace universal accessibility principles?
Wide hallways, ramps, tactile markers, calm zones, sensory-friendly spaces, and accessible washrooms will ensure everyone of every ability feels welcome and at ease.
A project born from citizen voices
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The future Centre directly reflects what hundreds of residents imagined together?
Through public workshops, surveys, and focus groups, the people of Beaconsfield shaped this project, from the Library’s design to the types of activities and spaces you’ll find there.
A unique all-in-one space in the city
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There’s no other place in Beaconsfield where you’ll be able to relax, connect, learn, and celebrate all in the same spot?
With spaces for reading, events, classes, exhibitions, and nature walks by the lake, the Centre will truly be a second home for everyone. A true daily destination where life, leisure, learning and nature meet, just steps away from your home.
Built with tomorrow in mind
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The new Centre is designed with the future at heart, aiming for top-tier energy efficiency and a low environmental footprint?
Sustainable materials, optimized energy use, and natural ventilation strategies are woven into the architecture, offering not just a beautiful space, but one that cares for our planet, too.
A stage for all
Did you know…
The new multipurpose hall will offer seating for up to 150-200 guests, a perfect capacity to welcome concerts, performances, conferences, and even your next big family event?
With flexible design, professional-quality acoustics, and direct access to the park, this space will host moments of connection, creativity, and celebration for everyone, all year long.
Your new favourite spot by the lake
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The Centre will feature a bistro and outdoor terrace overlooking Lake Saint-Louis?
The future bistro will offer not just coffee and treats, but also wine and local flavours. A perfect spot to relax, meet, and enjoy stunning views of Lake Saint-Louis.
Solutions for old problems
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This project solves many long-standing issues?
Lack of space, outdated facilities, limited waterfront access, poor accessibility: all these gaps are being addressed with a future-proof, community-focused vision.
A stronger connection to the lake
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The future project will reconnect Beaconsfield to its beautiful shoreline?
The project will finally restore that vital connection, with new trails, a scenic lookout, and an upgraded marina for everyone to enjoy in every season.
Inspired by young minds
Did you know…
Children aged 5 to 12 helped imagine the future Centre — dreaming up treehouses, cozy reading nooks, and outdoor performance spaces during a creative workshop?
Their ideas inspired many features that bring playfulness, creativity, and imagination into the heart of the new centre — proof that every voice, big or small, helped shape our future.
A library that keeps growing with you
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The current Library is too small to meet today’s and tomorrow’s needs?
The new Library will have more space for books, study areas, group work, quiet reading, digital labs, and programs for all ages.
A project already recognized for excellence
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The project has already won awards before even being built?
The architectural concept selected through a rigorous multidisciplinary competition has received awards for innovation, design excellence, and integration into the natural landscape.
