Baie-d'Urfé, Quebec
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| Baie-D'Urfé, Quebec | |||
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| Coordinates: 45°24′38″N 73°54′57″W / 45.41061°N 73.91584°W | |||
| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Quebec |
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| Region | Montréal | ||
| Parish | 1685 | ||
| Established | 1910 | ||
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Lac-Saint-Louis |
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| Provincial | Jacques-Cartier | ||
| Government [1][2][3] | |||
| - Mayor | Maria Tutino | ||
| - Federal MP(s) | Francis Scarpaleggia (LIB) | ||
| - Quebec MNA(s) | Geoffrey Kelley (PLQ) | ||
| Area [1][4] | |||
| - Total | 6.70 km2 (2.6 sq mi) | ||
| - Land | 6.03 km2 (2.3 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2006)[4] | |||
| - Total | 3,902 | ||
| - Density | 647/km2 (1,675.7/sq mi) | ||
| - Change (2001-06) | ▲2.3% | ||
| - Dwellings | 1,423 | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| Postal code(s) | H9X | ||
| Area code(s) | (514) and (438) | ||
| Access Routes[5] |  A-20 A-40 |
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| Website | www.baie-durfe.qc.ca | ||
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Baie-D'Urfé (2006 Population 3,902) is a suburb located near to the western tip of the Island of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. After the amalgamation of the Island's 27 distinct municipalities, it was merged on January 1, 2002 with neighbouring Beaconsfield to create the borough of Beaconsfield—Baie-D'Urfé, in the new city of Montreal. On June 20, 2004 it voted to demerge and was re-established as a town on January 1, 2006.
Baie-D'Urfé is largely a "bedroom community" that extends from Autoroute 40 to Lac Saint-Louis — primarily residential, it is characterized by large houses on spacious lots. The residential section of the municipality has retained a rural charm, accentuated by its lack of sidewalks and limited commercial activity. It is a favourite spot for boaters, who use the local marinas. The community is located within the part of the Island of Montreal locally referred to as the West Island. North of Autoroute 20 and the CN and CP railway lines lies a modest-sized industrial park. The industrial park, covering approximately 1/3 of the town's land area, is somewhat isolated from the rest of the town, features its own off-hours security patrol, and is home to a number of large, prestigious industrial firms' operations.
Baie-D'Urfé is named after François-Saturnin Lascaris d'Urfé, or l'Abbé d'Urfé. He was the community's first pastor, who was sent by the Gentlemen of Saint-Sulpice to serve as a missionary for the parish of Saint-Louis-du-Bout-de-l'Île (which was later renamed in his honour), a small community of settlers, soldiers, traders, and Indians.
Its active community members participate in many of the town's associated or private clubs, including the Baie-D'Urfé Curling Club. It competes with a few other suburbs for top spot in the rankings of highest average household incomes in Canada. The median income for a household in Baie-D'Urfé was $128,611, and the median income for a family was $194,335. Males had an average income of $112,882 versus $62,245 for females.
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[edit] Government
Baie D'Urfé's present Mayor is Maria Tutino. Her specific portfolio is: Agglomeration, Intergovernmental Relations & Youth
There are six Town Councilors:
- Janet Ryan (Town Planning, Transport and Agglomeration Support)
- Lynda Phelps (Parks and Recreation & Environment)
- Wayne Belvedere (Public Security and Industrial Development)
- Peter Fletcher (Public Works and Town Infrastructure)
- Chuck Colomb (Finance and Administration)
- Kim Millette (Seniors and Cultural Affairs)
[edit] Demographics
[edit] Population
Population trend[6]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
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| 2006 | 3902 | ▲2.3% |
| 2001 | 3813 | ▲1.0% |
| 1996 | 3774 | ▼2.0% |
| 1991 | 3849 | N/A |
[edit] Language
Mother tongue language (2006)[4]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
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| English | 2,360 | 60.67% |
| French | 765 | 19.67% |
| Both English and French | 100 | 2.57% |
| Other languages | 655 | 16.84% |
[edit] See also
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[edit] References
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Baie-d'Urfé
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: LAC-SAINT-LOUIS (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: JACQUES-CARTIER
- ^ a b c 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Baie-d'Urfé, Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
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