Founder & President of Brigil

Gilles Desjardins

At Brigil, leadership means building trust, community, and a sustainable future. For more than 35 years, Gilles has guided Brigil’s mission — not only to construct homes, but to strengthen the social fabric of today’s urban centres.

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The dream to contribute, and the determination to achieve

Vision

Think beyond buildings: every project begins with a long-term vision of how people live, move, and socialize.

Responsibility

Development must serve both people and the planet, ensuring that progress never comes at the expense of nature.

Respect

Constantly seeking more innovative ways to design, build, and manage, while integrating technologies that improve life.

Legacy

Building for generations: Every Brigil community is an investment in the future of the National Capital Region.

“A true community is built where people can live, move, and thrive in harmony with nature.”

Gilles Desjardins, Founder & President of Brigil

Redefining urban living in the National Capital Region.

For over four decades, Gilles Desjardins has redefined what it means to build — not just structures, but living environments that inspire pride, connection, and purpose. Guided by a belief that development should serve both people and planet, he has transformed Brigil into a catalyst for sustainable growth across the National Capital Region.

His leadership blends vision with empathy, merging business acumen and civic responsibility. Each new project reflects a deep respect for heritage, landscape, and community — ensuring that progress never comes at the expense of belonging. Gilles’ approach to urban living is rooted in one idea: that every home built should elevate the quality of life for generations to come.

The story behind our vision

Gilles Desjardins has been redefining the meaning of “building” for more than forty years —not only by creating structures, but by envisioning living environments that inspire pride, connection, and purpose. Guided by the belief that development must benefit both people and the planet, he has made Brigil a catalyst for sustainable growth in the National Capital Region.

His leadership combines vision and empathy, blending business acumen with responsibility. Every new project reflects a deep respect for heritage, the environment, and the community—ensuring that progress never comes at the expense of collective well-being. Gilles’ approach to urban living is founded on a simple principle: every home built should enhance the quality of life for generations to come.

Stories of passion and vision

Discover the stories that have shaped Brigil’s legacy—a family driven by purpose, progress, and pride in its community. Each story reveals a different facet of the same vision: building a better future, one generation at a time.

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District du Portage+

A series capturing Brigil’s founding vision — how purpose, family, and perseverance shaped decades of civic impact across the National Capital Region.

A Legacy 
in Motion

Four short films tracing Brigil’s journey — from humble beginnings to a lasting mission of building better, greener, and more connected communities.

From Vision to Reality

Through four stories, discover the values that drive Brigil — vision, determination, and a deep belief that building means shaping lives.

Where People Meet Nature

Discover how our projects bring people closer to their environment, creating living spaces where nature, proximity and well-being come together.

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At Brigil, we are always looking for passionate individuals 
who want to shape the future of our communities.

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