Major Achievements Since 1998

From 1998 to today: many concrete achievements
ensuring the sustainability of the Domaine

Since it acquired this heritage gem in 1998, the Foundation has carried out numerous preservation, restoration and enhancement projects. Thanks to the support of several public and private partners, as well as the support of the Friends-Subscribers of Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière. By consulting this section, you will gain a better understanding of the various projects, major orientations and actions that have been undertaken since the Foundation became the owner of this exceptional site.

Since 1997: Restoration of landscaping and historical gardens

1998-1999: 1st phase of the restorations of the domain's main old buildings.

Since 2000: Creation of new landscape designs

2002-2003: Renewal of the permanent exhibition (five sections) at the Pointe Platon Manor

2003-2004: 2nd phase of restoration and standardization of the Domaine's old buildings.

2004: Creation of the Endowment Fund Pour assurer l'avenir (To Secure the Future) and the Fund Pour parrainer un projet (To Sponsor a Project)

Since 2005: Development of a new educational program and its tools

2008-2009: Completion of a major endowment fundraising campaign

2008-2010: Rehabilitation of the forest trails infrastructure

2009: Installation of commemorative plaques and signage on site

2010: Creation of a new educational tool for children

Since 2011: Creation of new educational and cultural activities

2012: Creation of a new competition called Tendances horticoles (Horticultural Trends) in partnership with the Quebec horticultural sector

2013: Completion of phase 1 of the technical audits for heritage buildings

2013: Urgent work on the main heritage buildings

2014: Completion of phase 2 and final phase of the technical audits for heritage buildings

2014: Completion of a study on the economic impact of Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière's activities

2015: Permanent exhibition renewal at the Pointe Platon Manor

2015: Creation of a new educational activity for children "The Race for Garden Gnomes"

2017-2018: Urgent work on Pointe Platon Manor

2020: Creation of a horticultural contest in partnership with the program Les Exceptionnelles®.

All these achievements are aimed at restoring the Domaine Joly-De Lotbinière's unique character.