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Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality
Les Laurentides ''(English: The Laurentians)'' is a regional county municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada. The seat is in Mont-Blanc. It is named after the Laurentian Mountains. The population was 50,777 according to the 2021 Canadian Census. Subdivisions There are 20 subdivisions within the RCM: ;Cities & Towns (3) * Barkmere * Mont-Tremblant * Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts ;Municipalities (13) * Huberdeau * Ivry-sur-le-Lac * Labelle * La Conception * Lac-Supérieur * Lac-Tremblant-Nord * La Minerve * Lantier * Mont-Blanc * Montcalm * Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides * Val-des-Lacs * Val-Morin ;Townships (2) * Amherst * Arundel ;Parishes (1) * Brébeuf ;Villages (1) * Val-David ;Indian Reserves (1) * Doncaster Transportation Access Routes Highways and numbered routes that run through the municipality, including external routes that start or finish at the county border: * Autoroutes ** * Principal Highways ** * Secondary Highways ** ** ** * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regional County Municipality
The term regional county municipality or RCM (''french: municipalité régionale de comté, MRC'') is used in Quebec, Canada to refer to one of 87 county-like political entities. In some older English translations they were called county regional municipality. Regional county municipalities are a supralocal type of regional municipality, and act as the local municipality in Unorganized area#Quebec, unorganized territories within their borders. The system of regional county municipalities was introduced beginning in 1979 to replace the List of former counties of Quebec, historic counties of Quebec. In most cases, the territory of an RCM corresponds to that of a Census geographic units of Canada, census division; however, there are a few exceptions. Some local municipalities are outside any regional county municipality (''hors MRC''). This includes some municipalities within Urban agglomerations in Quebec, urban agglomerations and also some aboriginal lands, such as Indian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ivry-sur-le-Lac, Quebec
Ivry-sur-le-Lac is a village and municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality. The municipality completely encompasses Lake Manitou which is a popular cottage vacation location. The village of Ivry-sur-le-Lac is located at the head of the north-east bay (Lacasse Bay), and the hamlet of Lac-Manitou-Sud is at the head of the south-east bay of Lake Manitou. History From 1852 onwards, settlers came to the shores of Lake Manitou because of its beauty. In 1891, Countess Angela Ogier d'Ivry, from Le Mans (France), bought a farm for her son Viscount Raoul Ogier d'Ivry, who chose the name of the new municipality which formed in 1912 by separating from the parishes of Sainte-Agathe and Saint-Faustin. The post office opened in 1903, designated as Lac-Manitou until 1913 and as Ivry-Nord until 1958. On February 27, 2002, Ivry-sur-le-Lac was amalgamated with Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts in province-wide municipal reorganizations, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brébeuf, Quebec
Brébeuf is a parish municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality. It is located along the Rouge River (''Rivière Rouge''), near Mont-Tremblant. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Brébeuf had a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. Population: * Population in 2021: 1,009 (2016 to 2021 population change: 3.4%) * Population in 2016: 976 * Population in 2011: 1,012 * Population in 2006: 939 * Population in 2001: 800 * Population in 1996: 695 * Population in 1991: 609 Mother tongue: * English as first language: 3% * French as first language: 96% * English and French as first language: 0% * Other as first language: 1% File:Brebeuf QC.JPG File:Eglise de brebeuf quebec.jpg Education Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates English-language ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arundel, Quebec
Arundel is a township municipality in Quebec, Canada, located south of Mont Tremblant. Arundel was settled by Scottish and Irish immigrants in the mid-19th century who established subsistence farming operations and worked the forests in winter. Today most of the land is reserved for agricultural use despite strong growth in the region. Much of Arundel borders the Rouge River. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada Statistics Canada (StatCan; french: Statistique Canada), formed in 1971, is the agency of the Government of Canada commissioned with producing statistics to help better understand Canada, its population, resources, economy, society, and cultur ..., Arundel had a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. Population trend: * Population in 2021: 578 (2016 to 2021 population change: 2.7%) * Population i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amherst, Quebec
Amherst is a township municipality in the Canadian province of Quebec, located within Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality. The village of Vendée is also located within the municipality. Demographics In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Amherst had a population of living in of its total private dwellings, a change of from its 2016 population of . With a land area of , it had a population density of in 2021. Population trend: * Population in 2021: 1728 (2016 to 2021 population change: 16.4%) * Population in 2016: 1484 * Population in 2011: 1524 * Population in 2006: 1421 * Population in 2001: 1214 * Population in 1996: 1145 (or 1169 when adjusted for 2001 boundaries) * Population in 1991: 883 Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 876 (total dwellings: 1613) Mother tongue: * English as first language: 4.9% * French as first language: 92.5% * English and French as first language: 1.4% * Other as first language: 1.4% Educatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Val-Morin, Quebec
Val-Morin is a municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality. Geography Val-Morin is located in the Laurentian Mountains, along the Rivière du Nord and on the shores of Lake Raymond at an elevation of , about south-east of Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts. Its territory includes numerous lakes such as La Salle, Lavallée, Bélair in the east, and Beauvais, Normand, and Valiquette in the west. History The geographic area now called Val-Morin was likely inhabited by First Nations people either Montagnais-Naskapi, Algonkin or Cree prior to European settlement. In 1852, the Morin Township was formed. It was named after its founder and 19th-century politician Augustin-Norbert Morin (1803-1865) who already had a huge farm of more than on the banks of the Rivière du Nord, built around 1850-1860 and included a home, saw mill, and flour mill. Morin was among the first residents and helped many settlers to settle here. In 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Val-des-Lacs, Quebec
Val-des-Lacs (meaning "Valley of Lakes") is a municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality. Demographics Population trend: * Population in 2011: 721 (2006 to 2011 population change: -7.3%) * Population in 2006: 778 * Population in 2001: 685 * Population in 1996: 627 * Population in 1991: 495 Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 349 (total dwellings: 805) Mother tongue: * English as first language: 9% * French as first language: 89.7% * English and French as first language: 0% * Other as first language: 1.3% Education Sainte Agathe Academy (of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board) in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts serves English-speaking students in this community for both elementary and secondary levels. " |
Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides, Quebec
Sainte-Lucie-des-Laurentides is a municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality. Geography Mount Kaaikop is located in the territory of the municipality. Demographics Population trend: * Population in 2021: 1445 (2006 to 2011 population change: 15%) * Population in 2016: 1256 * Population in 2011: 1269 * Population in 2006: 1138 * Population in 2001: 923 * Population in 1996: 999 * Population in 1991: 891 Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 688 (total dwellings: 953) Mother tongue: * English as first language: 3.2% * French as first language: 93.3% * English and French as first language: 1.4% * Other as first language: 1.8% Ste-Lucie-des-Laurentides QC 2.jpg Ste-Lucie-des-Laurentides QC 3.jpg, Town hall Education Sainte Agathe Academy (of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board) in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts serves English-speaking students in this community for both elementary and secondary levels. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Montcalm, Quebec
Montcalm is a municipality in the Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality of Quebec southeast of Mont-Tremblant. The main population centre in Montcalm is the village of Weir. Demographics Population trend: * Population in 2011: 619 (2006 to 2011 population change: -5.1%) * Population in 2006: 652 * Population in 2001: 534 * Population in 1996: 449 * Population in 1991: 369 Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 308 (total dwellings: 663) Mother tongue: * English as first language: 25% * French as first language: 73.5% * English and French as first language: 1.5% * Other as first language: 0% Weir Weir () is an unincorporated village in Montcalm, accessible via Quebec Route 364. It is home to a satellite earth station for VSNL International Canada. Weir is named after William Alexander Weir (1858-1929), a Quebec politician and judge. Education Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates English-language schools: * Arundel Elementary School in Arundel * Laurentian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lantier, Quebec
Lantier is a village and municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality. Demographics Population trend: * Population in 2011: 828 (2006 to 2011 population change: 0.4%) * Population in 2006: 825 * Population in 2001: 654 * Population in 1996: 631 (or 634 when adjusted for 2001 boundaries) * Population in 1991: 680 Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 370 (total dwellings: 762) Mother tongue: * English as first language: 8.6% * French as first language: 88.3% * English and French as first language: 0% * Other as first language: 3.1% Education Sainte Agathe Academy (of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board) in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts serves English-speaking students in this community for both elementary and secondary levels. " |
La Minerve, Quebec
La Minerve is a village and municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality. Located in the Laurentian Mountains, La Minerve is still fairly forested and covered with many lakes, notably Chapleau, Désert, and La Minerve Lakes. Its southern portion is part of the Papineau-Labelle Wildlife Reserve. The area is popular for cottage vacationing. In the summer, the small local population swells with nearly 15,000 tourists. History Before the arrival of missionary colonizer Antoine Labelle, journalists of the Montreal newspaper "''La Minerve''" explored this region between 1880 and 1885. At that time, the Club Island was known as "Governor Island" and belonged to Sir Joseph-Adolphe Chapleau, controller of the newspaper. Afterwards, employees of ''La Minerve'' began to strongly encourage the settlement of the area which came to be named after this newspaper. The 30 January 1886 edition of ''La Minerve'' reported: Duri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lac-Tremblant-Nord, Quebec
Lac-Tremblant-Nord is a small village and municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality. Its territory surrounds the northern portion of Lake Tremblant, includes Bibite Lake, and extends to Gervais Lake. The village is located on the south shore of the Lake Tremblant, a few kilometres west of the Mont Tremblant Resort. Permanent inhabitants of Lac-Tremblant-Nord are few, but its population increases greatly during summer and winter holidays. History The municipality was formed in 1915 out of the territory of Labelle by its residents who were determined to join in order to protect the territory. Lac-Tremblant-Nord was among the 4 municipalities that were regrouped to form the new Town of Mont-Tremblant on November 22, 2000. But it was reinstated as a municipality on January 1, 2006. Demographics Population Population trend:Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 File:2021 collage V2.png, From ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
