Green Rosemère Newsletter - Spring 2026
As spring arrives, we're pleased to share the latest developments regarding the protection of the former Rosemère golf course site. Happy reading!
In summary
📋 The former Rosemère golf course site officially integrated into the PMAD of the CMM
🌳 The Ste-Rose Golf course purchased by Laval for $12.5M
🌱 Victoriaville and Ducks Unlimited Canada join forces to permanently protect and ecologically restore Colonial Franc-Ouest Park on the former Colonial Golf Club site
The former golf course site officially integrated into the CMM's PMAD
The new PMAD (Plan métropolitain d'aménagement et de développement / Metropolitan Land Use and Development Plan) 2026-2046 of the CMM (Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal) has been approved by the Government of Quebec and is now in effect. For the next 20 years, it will guide land use planning and development across Greater Montreal.
The 53.7 hectares zoned "public" within the former golf course are now integrated into the PMAD and identified as a sector with potential for restoration as green space or conversion into natural habitat. This is excellent news! It means that the MRC of Thérèse-de-Blainville and the City of Rosemère must now respect this direction in their land use planning documents and ensure that this portion of the golf course becomes green space.
The CMM notes that the restoration and conversion of green spaces — including golf courses — into natural environments are essential tools for meeting the target set at COP 15, which aims to conserve 30% of the CMM's territory by 2030. In addition to Rosemère, nine other golf courses or former golf courses are identified in the PMAD to help achieve this goal.
Photo Ville de Laval - Ste-Rose Golf Course
The Ste-Rose Golf Course purchased by Laval for $12.5M
It's confirmed! The City of Laval has received a $4.5M grant from the Greater Montreal Green and Blue Network to acquire the Ste-Rose Golf Course. This financial support will be provided in equal parts by the CMM and the Government of Quebec.
"It's a wonderful legacy to leave for future generations," said Mayor Stéphane Boyer about this 52-hectare natural space, which the City of Laval will make accessible to its residents in 2028.
Photo lanouvelle.net
A former Victoriaville golf course protected in perpetuity
In partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC), the City of Victoriaville has committed to permanently protecting and ecologically restoring Colonial Franc-Ouest Park, located on the site of the former Colonial Golf Club. With a grant from the Ministry of the Environment and the support of several partners, the City will develop a unique natural space and a walking trail accessible to the entire community.
"We have just taken a bold step for the environment in the City of Victoriaville. A former golf course will be protected in perpetuity."
To read the City of Victoriaville press release
Conclusion
In light of these developments, we are confident that the former golf course site can be acquired by the City or the MRC so that residents may benefit from its natural assets.
We are currently monitoring the integration of the PMAD guidelines into the MRC's land use and development plan, which is the first step before these guidelines are incorporated into the City's urban plan. As a reminder, the MRC has two years following the coming into force of the revised PMAD to adopt a concordance bylaw.
We will keep you informed of upcoming developments and activities!
Warm regards,
The Green Rosemère Team
