On July 14, the Municipality of Canton de Gore held a consultation workshop with targeted groups as part of the overhaul of its urban plan and regulations. The event, hosted at the Lakefield Cultural Space, brought together around twenty participants representing lake associations, property owners, developers, and local organizations.

Facilitated by the municipal team in collaboration with Atelier Urbain, the workshop aimed to inform stakeholders, gather ideas, and co-create a shared vision for the territory’s development. Discussions focused on four key themes: identity and heritage, natural environments, housing and vacationing, and services and community.

Highlights include:

• A desire to preserve Lakefield’s village identity and enhance heritage sites such as Kerr Farm and Holy Trinity Church.
• Proposals to strengthen protection of natural areas, limit tree cutting, and regulate water activities.
• Ideas to diversify housing types while maintaining the rural character of the region.
• A vision to structure a true village center and improve local services.

This workshop marks an important step in the participatory planning process. Upcoming steps include community open houses in the fall, an online questionnaire, and the drafting of regulations scheduled for winter and spring 2026.

For the complete report on the event, please consult the following document:Compte-rendu : Atelier avec groupes ciblés (in French only)