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La ville de Baie d'Urfé occupe un territoire de 6 kilomètres carrés qui s'étend sur la rive nord du lac Saint-Louis, dans la partie ouest de l'Île de Montréal. La ville est délimitée à l'ouest par le campus du collège Macdonald de Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, au nord par l'autoroute Transcanadienne et à l'est par la limite ouest de Beaconsfield. Baie d'Urfé est traversée dans le sens est-ouest par un important corridor de transport routier et ferroviaire, qui regroupe l'autoroute 20 et les voies ferrées du Canadien National et du Canadien Pacifique, qui relient Montréal à l'Ontario et à l'Ouest canadien. Les deux tiers de Baie d'Urfé situés du côté sud du corridor de l'autoroute 20 ont une vocation résidentielle, alors que le tiers nord, entre les autoroutes 20 et 40, est affecté à l'aménagement d'un parc industriel.
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Beaconsfield, là où la nature et la ville s'harmonisent pour créer un style de vie parmi les meilleurs au Canada.
Alliant une qualité de vie paisible de petite ville aux avantages offerts par le secteur dynamique de l'Ouest-de-l'Île, Beaconsfield s'est transformée au cours des années en une collectivité familiale d'avant-garde de quelque 20 000 résidants.
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Boileau is a village and municipality in the Outaouais region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Papineau Regional County Municipality. The municipality was known as Ponsonby until 1993.
Aout 30 kilometers (19 mi) north of Montebello, the municipality is characterized by a relief ranging from 182 meters (597 ft) at Philisson Creek to 381 meters (1,250 ft) at the summit of Mont du Cimetière (Mount Cemetery). Sparsely populated, inhabited areas are the hamlets of Brookdale and Boileau and also around the Maskinongé Bay and Loup, Champagneur, and Cross Lakes.
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Bristol |
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Bristol has always been one of the best kept secrets. But as with everything in life, the time has come to share the beauty, opportunities, and quality of life that all the citizens of Bristol have come to know and enjoy.
Please take a few moments to know more about some of Bristol’s administrative services, history, businesses, and its tremendous culture and recreation.
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The City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux became an official entity in 1924 and obtained a new charter in 1960. Although mainly residential, Dollard-des-Ormeaux has many commercial zones. Sources and St-Jean Boulevards are its main commercial arteries. By landscaping Centennial Park, the municipality created a beautiful recreation area of 48 hectares around an artificial lake. At the heart of the City, adjacent to the administrative offices, are the Civic Centre which houses three skating rinks, two indoor swimming pools and an amphitheatre, the Cultural Centre with a reception hall, art gallery, a library and a Community Centre completing this group of public buildings, was added in 2002.
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Dorval is located on the south-west portion of the Island of Montreal, along the shores of Lake St.Louis. Its numerous parks, green spaces, and elaborate recreational facilities, coupled with a community life that is second to none, provide residents with an enviable environment. As a people-oriented City, Dorval meets the needs and expectations of its residents with a complete range of services and activities as well as an outstanding quality of life which make it a great place to live and work.
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Gracefield |
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Gracefield est une ville du Québec, située dans la municipalité régionale de comté de La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, dans la région administrative de l'Outaouais. La nouvelle ville de Gracefield a officiellement vu le jour en 2002, à la suite du regroupement de trois municipalités: Gracefield, Northfield et Wright.
Le premier colon à s'établir à Gracefield fut Augustin Ethyer, originaire de l'île Jésus, en 1840. C'est sur la terre de celui-ci que les colons érigent la première chapelle en 1841, laquelle sert aussi d'école durant la semaine.
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Strategic Position in North America A short one-hour flight from major economic centres such as New York, Boston and Toronto, the Greater Montreal Region occupies a strategic position in North America. The Montreal area is served by two international airports, Mirabel and Montréal-Trudeau, which provide direct connections to more than 150 domestic and international destinations, including the major cities of America, Europe and Asia. Very easy to reach, the Montréal-Trudeau airport is less than 20 minutes from downtown Montreal.
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Hemmingford |
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Avantageusement située 45 minutes au sud de l’île de Montréal et à proximité de la principale zone frontalière québécoise avec les États-Unis, Hemmingford offre une diversité touristique où pomiculture, agriculture et patrimoine se côtoient. Hemmingford est reconnue également par la chaleur et la passion communicatives de ses habitants.Il suffit d’emprunter l’un des ponts la reliant à Montréal et de quitter l’autoroute 15 à la sortie 6 pour vous en convaincre et en apprécier les véritables charmes.
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Hudson is a small town founded in 1969 by the amalgamation of the Villages of Como, Hudson and Hudson Heights. Situated 35 miles west of Montreal, it has 9 miles of shoreline along the Lake of Two Mountains (Ottawa River). The total area of 5,400 acres is developed at only 50%. The population of approximately 5,600 is composed of 23% French speaking,75% English speaking and 2% other languages. The average age is 38 years old. Some 63% are of the Protestant religion.
The Town has three schools, of which two are Anglophone and one Francophone as well as four churches, one Catholic, two Anglican and one United.
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Ile Bizard is an island located at the western tip of Laval and to the northwest of Montreal, above the West Island. It is known to have an exceptional forest ecosystem and consequently frequented by nature photographers both locally and from afar. The island includes a forest ecosystem designated exceptional, with sugar maples one hundred years old or older. It contains an important networks of wetlands and is home to many rare plant species, including seven threatened species. It provides habitat for birds of prey, including two threatened species.
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Île Perrot is an island west of the island of Montreal. Right between Lake Saint-Louis and Lac des Deux-Montagnes, more than 31,000 people live in one of Île Perrot's four municipalities: Notre-Dame-de-l'Île-Perrot, Pincourt, Terrasse Vaudreuil and L'Île-Perrot. Île Perrot holds the only working windmill in Quebec, dating from the time Île-Perrot was a seigneury in the French colony of New France. In its honour, what now constitutes the commercial artery of the island was named boulevard Don-Quichotte.
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By an edict of the King of France, the Civil Parish of St-Joachim de Pointe-Claire was established on March 3rd 1722, said parish came under the control of the Clergy on July 1st 1845 and, on July 1st 1855, became the municipality of the Parish. The Town of Kirkland was incorporated on March 24th 1961 and named after the Honorable Dr. Charles-Aimé Kirkland, local member of the National Assembly from 1939 until his death in 1961.
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Low |
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Low : La municipalité de canton de Low est située au coeur de la Vallée de la Gatineau, à environ 15 minutes au nord de la localité de Wakefield et à peine 40 minutes de la grande conurbation de Gatineau/Ottawa.
S'étalant sur plus de 250 kilomètres carrés la municipalité de Low a pour limites la rivière Gatineau à l'est, la municipalité de La Pêche, au sud, les municipalités de Kazabazua et de Lac-Sainte-Marie au nord ainsi que la municipalité de Alleyn & Cawood (Danford Lake) à l'ouest.
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Ottawa |
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Ottawa's rich array of services and natural treasures allow the citizens of this community to enjoy unparalleled health, comfort and economic security. In return, the people of Ottawa share a profound pride in, and affection for, their Capital -- its history and accomplishments, and its magnificent potential. A bilingual place to live and grow, Ottawa is ranked among the world’s most desirable cities to call home.
One of Ottawa’s appeals is its marriage of urban sophistication with pure country charm. The city’s downtown core is surrounded by cozy neighbourhoods, and just beyond them lie fields and farmlands. It doesn’t take more than about 20 minutes in any direction to reach the country from the city, and there are many small villages and rural communities within easy commute to Ottawa. In fact, over 90% of the Ottawa region’s area is rural, providing a host of choices when you are looking for a rural lifestyle.
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This is a borough with many faces! The new borough was created when the territory's boundary changes were made in 2004. Since January 1, 2006, it is one of the 19 boroughs that constitute Montréal.Located at the city's northwest limit, the borough consists of the former town of Roxboro, with a surface area of 2.07 km2, as well as the ever-expanding residential sector of Pierrefonds with 24.9 km2. The borough runs alongside Rivière-des-Prairies for a distance of 29.5 kilometres.
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Lying just west of Montreal Island is the community of Pincourt. The population of approx 11,000 people is basically divided into two divisions of age groups, early retirement and young family. Affordability in new home construction beckons young families, and the ammenities of Pincourt are dedicated to family activities.Within short driving distances of Pincourt are the 'big box' stores and lots of restaurants. Many residents are daily commuters to businesses in the west island communities of Montreal. Good schools, nice parks and lots of nice neighbours all add into the mix of making Pincourt a great place to call home. More Community information on Pincourt
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The historical center of the municipality of Pointe-Claire was developed in an exceptional natural and geographical setting. The buildings established in the parish core, as well as the point itself jutting into Lake St. Louis, and referred to in the municipality's name are reminders of the past which clearly illustrate this to visitors. This rich natural and architectural heritage also stretches beyond the point, mainly along a strip of land bordering the lake.
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Originally located at the end of the Baie d'Urfé (known today as Pointe Caron), the parish dates back to around 1663. When Monseigneur de Laval went to the top of the island along with Father Berny, pastor of Lachine and Father Dollier de Casson, vicar general, to mark the boundaries of the Saint-Louis Mission, it included back then the entire area from the tip of the island to Pointe-Claire, Île Perrot, Soulanges, Vaudreuil, and Île aux Tourtes. This mission was led by l'Abbé François d'Urfé (a neighboring municipality was named after him).
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Situated on the western tip of the Island of Montreal, it is the wealthiest town on the West Island, closely followed by Dollard-des-Ormeaux and Baie D'Urfé.[6] The town was merged into the city of Montreal on January 1, 2002, but voted overwhelmingly to demerge on June 20, 2004, and regained its status as an independent town on January 1, 2006. Historically, Senneville was a popular location for the summer homes of wealthy Montrealers.[7] Attractions include multiple golf clubs, a yacht club, and La Ferme Carya, an organic demonstration farm.
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