Beaconsfield Yacht Club

Built in 1810 under the name "The Grove," the Beaconsfield Yacht Club building served in turn as a private residence, a vineyard estate, and, since 1979, a yacht club. It stands as a significant piece of Beaconsfield's riverside heritage, bearing witness to two centuries of history between the community and Lake Saint-Louis.

EVOQ's 2004-2005 conservation program highlighted the building's heritage components. The traditional Canadian-style roofs were reinforced, partially rebuilt, and clad in stainless steel sheeting, restoring their original appearance. The rubble-stone masonry was preserved following a minimal-intervention approach, while addressing certain structural issues. With the help of specialized craftspeople, the EVOQ team restored the existing casement windows and designed custom storm windows, improving the building envelope's performance.

This project shows how thoughtful interventions can sustain Québec's architectural heritage while keeping the building in active community use.