LES GALERIES CHARLESBOURG
PROJECT UPDATES
Les Galeries Charlesbourg,
A Bit of History
Les Galeries Charlesbourg were built in the 1960s according to the traditional shopping centre model surrounded by vast parking lots. While this approach was common practice at the time, the retail landscape has evolved significantly since then. The rise of online shopping and the recent pandemic have prompted a rethinking of how commercial spaces are designed and used.
Acquired by Trudel in 2019, this strategically located property at the junction of the Saint-Rodrigue and Lairet neighbourhoods in Québec City will be transformed over the coming years. Our goal is to create a unique mixed-use community that combines residential and commercial uses while incorporating industry best practices.
Ultimately, the site will offer a people-first living environment just minutes away from essential services, whether accessed on foot, by bicycle, by car or through public and active transportation. The project will be located near the VéloCité corridor and the future Charlesbourg hub of Québec City’s tramway system. Quality of life is at the heart of the project and will be reflected through pocket parks that integrate green spaces and gathering areas between the various buildings. Numerous large-canopy trees will be planted, and benches, tables and other urban furniture will be installed throughout the site.
THE PROJECT
- 2000 residential units
- More than 250 affordable housing units ($1,027/month or less), including more than 150 RSP units capped at 25% of gross income
- A 150-room hotel providing quality local accommodation
- Directly connected to and located in close proximity to the VéloCité corridor and the future Charlesbourg tramway hub
- A covered shopping promenade featuring more than 50 neighbourhood-oriented businesses, including a grocery store
- Nearly 800 parking spaces serving the commercial component
- Parks, green spaces and gathering areas throughout the site, featuring urban furniture and large-canopy trees, adjacent to existing green areas such as the 41st Street natural open spaces
- A graduated density approach designed to integrate harmoniously with the surrounding neighbourhood and existing urban landscape
CONSULTATION AND CO-CREATION
FOR LES GALERIES CHARLESBOURG
For more than 10 years, Trudel has incorporated voluntary public consultations into its business processes.
Because we believe in doing things right, we have conducted numerous consultation sessions, meetings and discussions with residents of the area over the years.
2019
Trudel acquires les Galeries Charlesbourg
2020
Voluntary public consultation process, Reinventing Galeries Charlesbourg — dozens of meetings, more than one hundred participants and extensive discussions with community groups
2021-2023
Project planning and development incorporating feedback gathered during the voluntary consultation process
May 2024
Public consultations led by Québec City, including consideration of additional comments from residents
Juneuin 2025
Construction begins
2035
Planned completion of the project
INFORMATION FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS
City-authorized work hours
Monday to Saturday: 7 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Sundays and Statutory Holidays: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Minimizing our impact
As a dedicated neighbour, Trudel aims to go above and beyond the standards required by Ville de Québec. To minimize the impact inherent to construction activities, our teams will:
Frequently clean public roadways and sidewalks
Cover all trucks carrying loose materials (such as soil, sand, or gravel) with tarps, in compliance with regulatory requirements
Strictly manage worksite hours, trucking schedules, and delivery times
Maintain clear signage for pedestrians and cyclists
Prioritize quieter, less intrusive technologies whenever possible to maximize the peace and quiet of the immediate area
Respond to all incidents reported through our 24/7 dispatch centre at 418-614-1550
PROJECT TIMELINE
June 2025
Construction begins on Building 1
Summer-Fall 2025
Demolition of a first section of the main building to allow work to continue
June 2026
Construction begins on Buildings 2 and 3
2026-2033
Construction of subsequent buildings
2034
Construction ends
QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, OR REPORTS?
Our dispatch center is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call us at 418 615-1550 or toll-free at 1-888-614-1550, or email us at infochantier@trudel.ca.