Saint-Lazare, Quebec
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Saint-Lazare | |
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Town | |
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 Location within Vaudreuil-Soulanges Regional County Municipality | |
| Country |  Canada |
| Province |  Quebec |
| Region | Montérégie |
| RCM | Vaudreuil-Soulanges |
| Established | December 29, 1875 |
| Electoral Districts Federal | Vaudreuil-Soulanges |
| Provincial | Soulanges |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Pierre Kary |
| • Federal MP(s) | Meili Faille (BQ) |
| • Quebec MNA(s) | Lucie Charlebois (PLQ) |
| Area | |
| • Land | 66.53 km2 (25.69 sq mi) |
| Population (2006)[4] | |
| • Total | 17,016 |
| • Density | 255.7/km2 (662/sq mi) |
| • Change (2001-06) |  32.0% |
| • Dwellings | 5,765 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Postal code(s) | |
| Area code | 450 |
Access Routes[5]  A-20  A-40 |  R-340  R-342 |
| Website | ville.saint-lazare.qc.ca |
Saint-Lazare, also known as Saint-Lazare-de-Vaudreuil, is an off-island suburb of Montreal, in southwestern Quebec, Canada in the Regional County Municipality of Vaudreuil-Soulanges.
The city of Saint-Lazare has experienced rapid growth since 1990, fueled predominantly by the arrival of young, middle-class families. New residents flocked to the area with the idea of escaping the hustle and bustle of life on the island of Montreal. Although Saint-Lazare residents are protective of their country lifestyle the area is not without its amenities.
Communities
- Saint-Lazare-de-Vaudreuil
- Saint-Lazare-Sud
Demographics
Population
Population trend[6]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
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| 2006 | 17,016 | 32.0%
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| 2001 | 12,895 | 15.2%
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| 1996 | 11,193 | 23.6%
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| 1991 | 9,055 | N/A |
Language
Mother tongue language (2006)[4]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
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| French only | 9,230 | 44.25% |
| English only | 6,165 | 45.23% |
| Both English and French | 250 | 1.47% |
| Other languages | 1,370 | 8.05% |
The distribution of wealth in Saint-Lazare ranges from lower middle class to upper middle class and the average annual household income ($49,687) is significantly above the provincial average. Current population is unofficially around 17,000 inhabitants with further growth forecast as new developments are planned along Côte-St-Charles and further along St-Angelique.
Attractions
Parks
Saint-Lazare is graced by significant public funding for its ambitious recreational projects. Bedard Park in the centre of the town is a relatively large park equipped with a small water park, a grass field, three baseball diamonds, and tennis courts. In the winter two hockey rinks and an ice skating oval are added. The park hosts several events throughout the year, among the biggest of which is the annual St-Jean-de-Baptiste festival. Other parks in Saint-Lazare are scattered among the small subdivisions throughout the municipality.
A new sports centre was opened to the public in 2006.
Infrastructure
Transportation
A trial bus service is currently in process of being tested to provide public transportation between Saint-Lazare and Saint-Anne-De-Bellevue on the island of Montreal, connecting the town's residents to the extensive public transit network of the greater Montreal area.
Education
A new senior elementary school, Forest Hill Senior, was opened in 2006. Several high schools in the surrounding area provide secondary education to the region's growing young population. These include two English language public high schools (Westwood Senior - formerly Hudson High School - and Westwood Junior-formerly know as Vaudreuil Catholic High School), one French language public high school (Cité-des-Jeunes in Vaudreuil-Dorion), and a semi-private French-speaking institution in Rigaud (Collège-Bourget).
References
- ^ a b Ministère des Affaires Municipales et Régions: Saint-Lazare
- ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: VAUDREUIL--SOULANGES (Quebec)
- ^ Chief Electoral Officer of Québec - 40th General Election Riding Results: SOULANGES
- ^ a b c 2006 Statistics Canada Community Profile: Saint-Lazare, Quebec
- ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map
- ^ Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006 census
External links
- Site officiel de la Ville de Saint-Lazare - Official web site of Ville de Saint-Lazare
- Surrounding area - Hudson, Quebec
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