On August 8, 2026, elected officials in Quebec voted to create a land reserve on the Sanair racetrack property in Saint‑Pie for a possible future high school. The motion, passed during a council session, formally earmarks the site for educational development.
The decision places the 57‑year‑old racetrack, a long‑standing feature of the Saint‑Pie landscape, under consideration for repurposing. By setting aside the land, officials aim to keep the option open for constructing a new secondary school to serve the surrounding community.
While the vote confirms the reserve, no specific timetable, design details, or capacity figures for the school were released. The move is presented as a response to broader needs for school space in the region, allowing planners to evaluate the suitability of the racetrack’s grounds for a campus.
According to the council record, the reserve will be managed in accordance with provincial land‑use guidelines. This framework is intended to preserve the parcel for educational purposes while still permitting public input as plans evolve. The measure was adopted in a meeting held in Saint‑Pie, the municipality that hosts the racetrack.
The Sanair racetrack has operated for more than five decades, hosting horse racing and related events. Its sizable tract of land makes it a practical candidate for a school campus, and the reserve ensures that the property will not be allocated to other types of development.
Creating the reserve does not guarantee that a high school will be built, but it keeps the possibility alive while allowing further studies and community consultation. Education officials are expected to conduct feasibility assessments before any construction proceeds, meaning the racetrack’s future use remains under review.