Linda Gallant, owner of Auberge des Gallant, owns over 400 acres of land on Mont Rigaud. In recent months, she has decided to get involved in the trust (Fiducie de conservation du patrimoine naturel de Rigaud). She tells us about her involvement and the reasons that push her to join the movement.
(Photo Linda Gallant)
Mrs. Gallant has owned land in the area for over 50 years. She finds that the virgin territories of Mont Rigaud are disappearing at an alarming rate. That’s why she decided to get involved in the trust. “I believe in this project for my children, she says. The land I own is white zone. There is enormous potential for residential or commercial construction. However, this is not my goal. I want to will to my children the virgin territories that are accessible to everyone.”
Linda Gallant wishes to encourage the owners of land on Mont Rigaud to donate them, sell them or put them under the protection of the trust. She sees this project as something solid that will serve future generations.
“We must not wait until Mont Rigaud is full of houses and that we lose this majestic part of the forest, she explains. I look forward to announcing all the great projects we have prepared in order to keep Mont Rigaud intact.”
Agreements instead of donations
Linda Gallant has entered into agreements with the town of Très-Saint-Rédempteur so that her lands are accessible to citizens for their hikes and other activities. She specifies that she did not give them or sell them.
“These lots have great sentimental value for me, says the owner of the Auberge des Gallant. My husband and I had the vision to buy this land 50 years ago and we want to keep it in the family for now. I’m not saying I wouldn’t change my mind, I just believe that for the moment it makes more sense for me to remain the owner.”
Linda Gallant remains involved with the trust (Fiducie de conservation du patrimoine naturel de Rigaud) and will communicate with the public as soon as it has any announcements to make.
