Supporters with green hearts in the right place!
Looking Back at the “Together for Boucher Forest Park” Campaign
Hear from Jessy Desjardins, Vice-President of Development and Design at Brigil and Honorary Chair of the campaign, together with Ariann Bouchard and Caroline Poulin, as they share how community support helped make these achievements possible.
Landowner Donor
The City of Gatineau owns 55% of the 700 acres that make up Boucher Forest. Through a significant contribution to the Foundation’s mission, the City entrusts the Foundation with managing this protected area on its behalf.
200 000$ à 250 000$
Brigil
Boucher Forest is an extraordinary place to recharge whether with friends or on your own after a day at work. Having beautiful natural spaces like this close to where people live is so important. They help reduce our dependence on cars while providing quick, everyday access to nature.
— Jessy Desjardins, Vice-President of Development at Brigil and Honorary Chair of the first “Together for Boucher Forest Park” fundraising campaign.
Desjardins Hull-Aylmer
We support the Foundation’s mission and share its core values, including sustainable development. Having a beautiful forest right here, in the heart of an urban area, is a truly valuable community treasure.
— Stéphane Miljours, Manager, Desjardins Hull-Aylmer
Choquette-Legault Foundation
We wanted to support the Boucher Forest Foundation because it brings together the values that matter most to us. It supports education, health, and sustainable social development all at once.
— Alexandre Legault
100 000$ à 199 999$
Government of Québec
Ministère de l’Éducation – Program Supporting the Improvement and Enhancement of Trails and Outdoor Recreation Sites
Lafarge Canada
We are proud to work alongside the staff and volunteers of Boucher Forest, who are helping build a better future for both people and the planet.
— Robert Cumming, Director of Public Affairs and Sustainable Development, Lafarge Canada
Cogeco Media (In-Kind Services)
We didn’t hesitate to support the project because we believe it is an outstanding way to protect natural spaces while ensuring they remain accessible and enjoyed by the community.
— Bob Rioux, Director, FM 104.7 Outaouais
LeDroit
(In-Kind Donation)
This valued media partner helped the Foundation share key campaign messages through both its print publication and online platforms during the fundraising campaign.
50 000$ à 99 999$
The O'Neil-Coelho Family
I’m proud to be part of this project and grateful for the opportunity to contribute. Places as beautiful as this deserve to be protected for future generations—for our children and grandchildren.
— Jean-Claude Coelho, CEO of National Contract Glazing
Québec Wildlife Foundation
(Administers Hydro-Québec’s Natural Environment Enhancement Program)
The goal of this program is to ensure that public uses remain compatible with conservation objectives. Boucher Forest is an excellent example of how recreation and environmental protection can successfully coexist.
— Raphaël Dubé, Program Manager, Québec Wildlife Foundation
RNC Média
(In-Kind Donation)
RNC Media produced valuable news coverage for the Foundation throughout the fundraising campaign and generously provided airtime for interviews, including several featuring our Honorary Chair, Jessy Desjardins, and Campaign Chair, Christina Richard.
25 000$ à 49 999$
Parisien Construction
Parisien Construction is proud to partner with the Boucher Forest Foundation to help protect our region’s natural spaces while encouraging people to enjoy the forest responsibly so its beauty can be preserved for generations to come.
— Mathieu Charron, Partner at Parisien Construction
Slush Puppie Canada
I can’t believe how accessible and easy it is to explore. Everything is so well designed, yet you still truly feel immersed in nature. You really feel like you’re in a forest!
— Jean-Rock Beaudoin, CEO of Slush Puppie Canada
Orkestra
(In-Kind Donation)
The company developed the concept for our interpretive panels and produced our promotional video for Boucher Forest Park, released in the fall of 2023.
Josée Lacasse
The businesswoman and former municipal councillor served as Chair of the Foundation several years ago. Through her contribution, she wished to give back to her community.
Bell Media
(In-Kind Donation)
Bell Media generously provided extensive airtime across its many radio stations during the fundraising campaign, helping us reach a broad and diverse audience.
10 000$ à 24 999$
- Gazifère
- Coffrages Synergy
- BBL Construction
- Logs End
- CIMA+
- Solico Construction
- Government of Canada
- Pierre Mousseau
- Evolugen
- Neuf Architectes
5000$ à 9999$
- Construction Fre-Ro
- Brasserie du Bas-Canada
- PME Inter-Notaires
- Paterson Group Inc.
- Daniel Brière
- Gisèle Prévost CPA Inc.
- Maurice Marois
- Outaouais Real Estate Board
- Groupe Plomberie Outaouais
- Fondation Ed Brunet
- BDA Lighting Group
- Bellai
- RCGT
- Alain Riel
- IGA Des Grives
- Metro Kelly
1000$ à 4999$
- Desjardins Entreprises Outaouais
- Fondation Cowboys-Fringants
- École du Vieux-verger – Commission scolaire des Portages-de-l’Outaouais
- André Fortin – Député de Pontiac
- Maryse Gaudreault – Députée de Hull
- Gilles Chagnon, conseiller municipal, District de Lucerne
- Ville de Gatineau – District Pointe-Gatineau
- Brisson peinture
Also Contributed In-Kind
- Artopix
- Imprimerie-Vincent
- Artext
- Bouche-bée
- Multi-graphique
- Repère
- Imagi
- A4 Architecture Design Inc.
- Prosomo
- Piz’za-za