LaSalle, Quebec

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LaSalle
Borough of Montreal
LaSalle February 2013.jpg
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Motto(s): 
"Obstantia Amovet"  (Latin)
"He pushes away obstacles and casts aside difficulties"
Carte localisation Montreal - LaSalle.svg
Location of LaSalle on the Island of Montreal.
(Grey areas indicate demerged municipalities).
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Province Flag of Quebec.svg  Quebec
City Montreal
Region Montréal
Incorporated 1912
Montreal merger January 1, 2002
Named for René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle
Electoral Districts
Federal
Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle
LaSalle—Émard—Verdun
Provincial Marguerite-Bourgeoys
Government
[1] [2] [3]
 • TypeBorough
 • Borough Mayor Nancy Blanchet (Équipe Lasalle)
 • Canada MP(s) Anju Dhillon (LPC)
David Lametti (LPC)
 • Quebec MNA(s) Fred Beauchemin (PLQ)
Area
 • Total16.3 km2 (6.3 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)
 • Total82,235
 • Density5,045/km2 (13,070/sq mi)
 • Dwellings
31,810
Demonym(s) LaSallois, LaSallian
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
H8N, H8P, H8R
Area code(s) (514) and (438)
Website www.ville.montreal.qc.ca

LaSalle (French pronunciation: [lasal] ) is the most southerly borough ( arrondissement ) of the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located in the south-west portion of the Island of Montreal, along the Saint Lawrence River. Prior to 2002, it was a separate municipality that had been incorporated in 1912.

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History

LaSalle was named for the area's first seigneur , French explorer René-Robert Cavelier de La Salle (1643–1687). The area became part of a municipality during the mid 19th century, and LaSalle was incorporated as an independent municipality in 1912.

The Lachine Rapids are situated within LaSalle territory. The name Lachine, which is also the name of the neighbouring borough, stayed because the LaSalle area was part of the parish of Saints-Anges-de-la-Chine during the French regime period. Before the creation of the Lachine Canal in the 1820s, the rapids had to be portaged on a trail called Chemin LaSalle (what is now LaSalle Boulevard).

LaSalle is known for its many public schools, most notably l'École secondaire Cavelier-de-LaSalle, known as one of the top talent-producing schools in the fields of dance and song. The other common public school in LaSalle is LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School, opened many years ago and home to many cultures.

Michel Leduc, who served as mayor from 1983 to December 31, 2001, was the last mayor of an independent LaSalle. [4] Under Leduc, LaSalle became the first large city in Quebec to launch a large recycling program. LaSalle was annexed by the city of Montreal on January 1, 2002, [4] along with a number of other cities on the Island of Montreal.

Geography

The Saint Lawrence River as viewed from LaSalle. Saint Laurent - LaSalle.jpg
The Saint Lawrence River as viewed from LaSalle.

LaSalle is bounded by five adjacent municipalities and boroughs, these being Lachine towards the west, Verdun and the Sud-Ouest neighbourhood of Ville-Émard to the north-east, and Montreal West and the neighbourhood of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce within the borough of Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce towards the north, the latter two being divided by Autoroute 20 as well as the Lachine Canal. To its south and east lies the shore of the Saint Lawrence River, specifically a portion of the river known as the Lachine Rapids.

Government

The Borough Hall of LaSalle. Hotel de Ville de LaSalle.jpg
The Borough Hall of LaSalle.

Federal and provincial elections

Federally, the western part of the borough is located in Dorval—Lachine—LaSalle and the eastern part in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun. They are represented by Anju Dhillon and David Lametti of the Liberal Party of Canada.

Provincially, the entire borough is within the electoral district of Marguerite-Bourgeoys represented by Fred Beauchemin of the Quebec Liberal Party.

Borough government

The borough is divided into two districts.

The borough elects a borough mayor, two city councillors, and four borough councillors.

As of the November 7, 2021 Montreal municipal election, the current borough council consists of the following councillors:

DistrictPositionName Party
 —Borough mayor
City councillor 		Nancy Blanchet  LaSalle Team
Cecil-P.-NewmanCity councillor Laura Palestini  LaSalle Team
Borough councillorMichel Noël LaSalle Team
Josée Troilo LaSalle Team
Sault-Saint-LouisCity councillor Richard Deschamps  LaSalle Team
Borough councillorDaniela Romano LaSalle Team
Benoit Auger LaSalle Team

Demographics [5]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
196648,322—    
197172,920+50.9%
197676,713+5.2%
198176,299−0.5%
198675,621−0.9%
199173,804−2.4%
1996 72,029−2.4%
2001 73,983+2.7%
2006 74,763+1.1%
2011 74,276−0.7%
2016 76,853+3.5%
2021 82,235+7.0%
Home language (2016)
LanguagePopulationPercentage (%)
French 28,77042%
English 24,93536%
Other languages15,47022%
Mother Tongue (2016)
LanguagePopulationPercentage (%)
French 27,27538%
English 19,27027%
Other languages25,96036%
Visible Minorities (2016)
EthnicityPopulationPercentage (%)
Not a visible minority47,30562.9%
Visible minorities 27,84537.1%

Education

Post-secondary education

Cégep André-Laurendeau is in LaSalle.

Primary and secondary schools

LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School.jpg
LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School

The Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys operates Francophone public schools. [6]

Adult schools:

Professional development centres:

Secondary schools:

Primary schools:

The Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) operates Anglophone public schools.

Secondary schools:

Primary schools:

Public libraries

The centre culturel l'Octogone houses the L'Octagone library Centre culturel L Octogone.jpg
The centre culturel l'Octogone houses the L'Octagone library

The Montreal Public Libraries Network operates the L'Octogone Branch in Lasalle. [9]

Cityscape

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Fleming windmill, Lasalle

Among LaSalle's attractions are Angrignon Mall, the Lachine Canal and the Canal de l'Aqueduc, with their recreational areas; the Octagone library; the Parc Angrignon; the Île aux Hérons migratory bird refuge; the Saints-Anges archeological site; Des Rapides Park; and the Fleming windmill, which is used as the borough's symbol. Other major installations include the Cégep André-Laurendeau.

Economy

LaSalle's main economic engines include industries and agrifoods:

Infrastructure

LaSalle is served by the LaSalle commuter train station on the Candiac Line. Angrignon metro is right near the border of LaSalle located in Le Sud-Ouest. Route 138 passes through the borough before crossing the Honoré Mercier Bridge to Kahnawake. Other important thoroughfares include LaSalle, Newman, La Vérendrye, Bishop Power, Champlain, Shevchenko, Dollard, Lapierre, Centrale and Jean-Brillon Boulevards.

Despite its name, the Montreal Metro station of LaSalle is not located in LaSalle, but on a portion of the boulevard of the same name in Verdun.

Sports and recreation

Saint Lawrence River seen from LaSalle Blvd. bicycle path. Waterfront 2.jpg
Saint Lawrence River seen from LaSalle Blvd. bicycle path.

LaSalle also has various sports teams, the football association (Warriors), the hockey association (Cougars), the baseball association (LaSalle Cardinals) and the soccer association (LaSalle Rapids) which remain popular. The Cardinals play their home games at Stade Éloi-Viau. The first ever cricket team called "LaSalle Strikers" came into existence in 2015. Former home of Pop Harrigan Hockey and LaSalle Colts Football.

Notable residents, former and current

Notable people

Notable athletes

See also

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References

  1. ↑ Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: LaSalle
  2. ↑ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: LASALLE-ÉMARD (Quebec)
  3. ↑ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: MARGUERITE-BOURGEOYS [ permanent dead link ]
    Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: MARQUETTE [ permanent dead link ]
  4. 1 2 "Former LaSalle mayor Michel Leduc dies". CBC News . 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
  5. ↑ http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/MTL_STATS_FR/MEDIA/DOCUMENTS/PROFIL_SOCIOD%C9MO_LASALLE%202016.PDF [ bare URL PDF ]
  6. ↑ "Trouvez un établissement." Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys . Retrieved on November 3, 2022.
  7. ↑ "| Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys". Archived from the original on 2015-01-12.
  8. ↑ "School Board Map Archived 2017-09-21 at the Wayback Machine ." Lester B. Pearson School Board. Retrieved on September 28, 2017.
  9. ↑ "Les bibliothèques par arrondissement." Montreal Public Libraries Network. Retrieved on December 7, 2014.
  10. ↑ "Former LaSalle mayor Michel Leduc dies". CBC.ca . Retrieved 2012-09-15.

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