One centre, one park, one marina: a destination for the whole community
Project site and development
- A project integrated into the site, respectful of the park and the lake
- A shared space at the crossroads of culture, nature, and community
- An accessible, sustainable, future-focused building
Understanding the transformation of the Centennial Park and marina site
In line with the recommendations from the 2019 Reimagining SPACE public consultations, the new Cultural Centre will be located on the eastern portion of the site, on the marina property, to minimize the impact on the natural features of Centennial Park.
1 : Passive area
Current location of Centennial Park and Centennial Hall
To be naturalized and reforested
2 : Cultural and recreational area
Former site of the Lord Reading Yacht Club
A mineralized area that will include the future Cultural Centre and the marina
Project site plan
Overview of key features and building placement
The current phase covers the construction of the Cultural Centre, adjacent parking lot, and surrounding areas (as shown within the black dotted line).
Other upgrades to the site, including landscaping in the passive area, will take place in subsequent phases.
Legend:
- Playground with equipment for children
- Marina
- Outdoor amphitheatre
- Relaxation pier
- Bistro terrasse
- Agora and boreal forecourt
- Green parking
- Rooftop lookout
- Sandy area
- Access path for small non-motorized boats
Project timeline
The initiative goes far beyond the construction of a Cultural Centre. It represents the revitalization of an entire waterfront site, from Centennial Park to the Marina, to create a true destination for the whole community, seamlessly connected to nature and to cultural and community life.
2025: The marina
- Summer: opening of the new pier and shoreline areas in Centennial Park
- Early fall:
- Creation of a new access path leading to the marina
- Launch of the call for tenders for the construction of the Celtural Centre
- Late fall: Construction of a new harbour master’s building to serve the marina functions
2026 -2027: The Cultural Centre
- Early 2026: Contract awarded for the construction of the Cultural Centre
- Spring 2026: Construction of the Cultural Centre begins
- 2027: Ongoing construction of the Centre (infrastructure, green roof, bistro, library, multipurpose hall, etc.)
2028: The park
- Spring 2028: Landscaping around the Centre
- Summer 2028: Opening of the new Centre
2029 and +
- The park :
- Site development (furniture, inclusive trails, etc.)
- Ongoing naturalization of Centennial Park
A logo worthy of the project
Logo explanation
The Centre Culture Beaconsfield logo is a strong and evocative visual metaphor. It conveys the essence of the Imagine Centennial project: creating lasting links between citizens, generations, knowledge and passions. It evokes a living, open and inspiring place.
The word Centre is emphasized to underline its importance in this first phase of the project. Culture Beaconsfield expresses the vocation of the site, and was chosen for its clarity and accessibility in French and English.
Semi-circles to represent bridges
The semi-circular shapes represent the bridges created by the center, and each color represents a specific facet:
A palette inspired by our municipal identity
The colours of the logo echo those of the City of Beaconsfield logo:
- blue for the proximity of water and the tranquility of the site
- green for the natural spaces of Centennial Park
- orange for community energy
The purple, added to the logo, becomes the visual signature of the center’s culture and project.
It symbolizes creativity, emotion and the richness of human experience offered in this new flagship venue.
A spark in the centre
At the heart of the logo, where the arcs meet, is a spark. It symbolizes everything that emerges from human contact: curiosity, learning, creation and inspiration.
This central point also represents the hall of the future Centre, a luminous space that will link the interior to the surrounding nature, opening onto the park and marina.
This spark is the destination: a lively, accessible place that will become a driving force for visitors and a crossroads for exchanges between generations, residents and their environment.
