LaSalle, Quebec

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LaSalle (Template:IPA) 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.

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.<ref name=cbc>Template:Cite news</ref> 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,<ref name=cbc/> along with a number of other cities on the Island of Montreal.

Geography

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.

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 Claude Guay 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.

  • Cecil-P.-Newman (North)
  • Sault-Saint-Louis (South)

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

As of the November 2, 2025 Montreal municipal election, the current borough council consists of the following councillors:

District Position Name   Party
 — Borough mayor
 Nancy Blanchet Template:Canadian party colour |   LaSalle Team
Cecil-P.-Newman City councillor Laura Palestini Template:Canadian party colour |   LaSalle Team
Borough councillor Bisma Ansari Template:Canadian party colour |   LaSalle Team
Josée Troilo Template:Canadian party colour |   LaSalle Team
Sault-Saint-Louis City councillor Richard Deschamps Template:Canadian party colour |   LaSalle Team
Borough councillor Daniela Romano Template:Canadian party colour |   LaSalle Team
Benoit Auger Template:Canadian party colour |   LaSalle Team

Demographics

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Home language (2016)
Language Population Percentage (%)
French 28,770 42%
English 24,935 36%
Other languages 15,470 22%
Mother Tongue (2016)
Language Population Percentage (%)
French 27,275 38%
English 19,270 27%
Other languages 25,960 36%
Visible Minorities (2016)
Ethnicity Population Percentage (%)
Not a visible minority 47,305 62.9%
Visible minorities 27,845 37.1%

Education

Post-secondary education

Cégep André-Laurendeau is in LaSalle.

Primary and secondary schools

LaSalle Community Comprehensive High School

The Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys operates Francophone public schools.<ref>"Trouvez un établissement." Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys. Retrieved on November 3, 2022.</ref>

Adult schools:

  • Centre d'éducation des adultes de LaSalle (the Clément and LaSalle buildings are in LaSalle)<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Professional development centres:

  • Centre intégré de mécanique, de métallurgie et d'électricité (CIMME)

Secondary schools:

Primary schools:

  • de l'Orée-du-Parc
  • des Découvreurs
  • du Grand-Héron
  • du Petit-Collège
  • Henri-Forest
  • Laurendeau-Dunton
  • L'Eau-Vive
  • Notre-Dame-des-Rapides
  • Pierre-Rémy
  • Sainte-Catherine-Labouré
  • Sainte-Geneviève (Sud)
  • Terre-des-Jeunes

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

The Montreal Public Libraries Network operates the L'Octogone Branch in Lasalle.<ref>"Les bibliothèques par arrondissement." Montreal Public Libraries Network. Retrieved on December 7, 2014.</ref>

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

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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

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