Espace La Rive: Meaning, Impact, and Connection

Simon Galarneau is an entrepreneur, artist, and designer. He is the co-founder of Repère Boréal, a nature-based hotel in Les Éboulements, and chairman of the board of directors of Espace La Rive, a cultural venue located along the river. A native of Charlevoix, Simon lived in Quebec City and Montreal before traveling the world, drawing inspiration from architecture, design, landscapes, and cultures. These explorations shaped his mission: to create spaces that tell a story and seek to reconcile aesthetics, sustainability, and meaning. Involved in several projects and boards of directors—including Festif! in Baie-Saint-Paul and Espace La Rive—he deeply believes in the power of collective projects to transform communities in a positive way. For him, entrepreneurship is, above all, a way of engaging with the world through respect and creativity.