44-464: Bois-des-Filion ( French pronunciation: [bwa de filjɔ̃] ) is an off-island suburb of Montreal , located in Quebec , Canada, to the north of Montreal. Historically, hundreds of families annually travelled to this region seasonally to experience the maple forests; however, the tourist industry is currently a minor source of income for the city. The primary language spoken by its citizens
88-424: A 1960s planning and zoning scheme, pursuant to a guiding plan established by the engineering firm of Beauchemin, Beaton et Lapointe, and had the goal of easier wayfinding in the absence of a right-angled street grid. Some of the sectors correspond to former neighbourhoods or municipalities, as follows: Some constructions in the "A" and "R" sections of Brossard are older than the city itself because they were built in
132-517: A facility built for the NHL's Montreal Canadiens as a practice and fitness centre, as well as the Michel-Normandin Arena, named after Michel Normandin, a famous Montreal sports announcer. Brossard FSC offers training for various groups of age and skill, available to the city's population. Its CanSkate 3-5 program offers weekly beginner lessons for children aged 3–5. The Brossard FSC also administers
176-637: A population of 91,525 living in 35,885 of its 37,275 total private dwellings, a change of 6.8% from its 2016 population of 85,721 . With a land area of 45.19 km (17.45 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,025.3/km (5,245.6/sq mi) in 2021. Aside from French, a variety of other languages are spoken in Brossard on a daily basis, as according to the 2021 census . The prominent languages spoken primarily at home and their relative share are French (43%), English (18%), Mandarin (6%), Yue (4%), Spanish (4%) and Arabic (3%). Brossard
220-528: A population of approximately 3.7 million people who make more than 750,000 trips daily. The major transit commissions under the ARTM are: (In Montreal, except where otherwise noted.) 45°34′N 73°40′W / 45.56°N 73.66°W / 45.56; -73.66 Brossard Brossard ( / b r ɒ ˈ s ɑːr , ˈ b r ɒ s ɑːr d / bross- AR , BROSS -ard , French: [bʁɔsaʁ] , locally [bʁɔsɑːʁ, bʁɔsɑɔ̯ʁ] )
264-502: Is French, and the primary source of employment is general manufacturing . The name Filion is derived from the surname of Antoine Feuillon, a local carpenter who could neither read nor write, and thus was unable to correct any errors in the spelling of his name as the first records were kept. Antoine Feuillion was the son of Michel Feuillon, a captain of the Musketeers of the Guards during
308-512: Is a municipality in the Montérégie region of Quebec , Canada and is part of the Greater Montreal area . According to the 2021 census , Brossard's population was 91,525. It shares powers with the urban agglomeration of Longueuil and was a borough of the municipality of Longueuil from 2002 to 2006. According to the website of the city of Brossard, the municipality was named in honour of
352-517: Is affiliated with FIFA via the Canadian and Quebec Provincial soccer federations. The sport is amongst the most popular in the city given it is quite accessible (i.e. very little equipment required) and the continued increase in popularity of the sport in North America. Consequently, there are more than 2,500 annual registrations of which approximately one third are for the winter season and the rest for
396-517: Is among the most multicultural municipalities in Greater Montreal , as there are 30 ethnic groups that represent at least 1% of the population. According to the 2021 census the prominent ethnic groups and their relative share are Chinese (16%), French (14%), Canadian (13%). Québécois (5%) and Irish (4%) Percentages are calculated as a proportion of the total number of respondents and may total more than 100% due to dual responses. All ethnocultural ancestries of more than 1% are listed in
440-475: Is celebrated through its museums, galleries, and historical sites, providing residents and visitors alike with opportunities to explore and appreciate its artistic and cultural offerings. L'association de soccer de Brossard has been given exclusive authority from the City of Brossard to organize recreational and competitive soccer primarily for youth (ages 4 to 18). Programs are also offered for adults. The Association
484-645: Is home to the Brossard Mustangs and the Brossard Flames in the Ligue de Hockey Junior A Rive-Sud . Figure skating in Brossard is very popular amongst children of all ages. The Brossard Figure Skating Club (Brossard FSC) is the only organization to provide figure skating lessons in accordance with Skate Canada's standards in the city of Brossard. Lessons and ice-time are held at the CN Sports Complex facilities,
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#1732851285794528-648: Is surrounded by four municipalities on the South Shore of Montreal : Saint-Lambert , Longueuil ( Borough of Greenfield Park and Borough of Saint-Hubert ), Carignan and La Prairie . Brossard is situated on the Saint Lawrence River to the west and by the Saint-Jacques River to the south. (see Geographic location section below) Many parks are scattered throughout the city of Brossard, including Parc écologique des Sansonnets . The parks are connected to
572-459: Is the most populous metropolitan area in Quebec and the second most populous in Canada after Greater Toronto . In 2015, Statistics Canada identified Montreal 's Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) as 4,258.31 square kilometres (1,644.14 sq mi) with a population of 4,027,100, almost half that of the province. A smaller area of 3,838 square kilometres (1,482 sq mi) is governed by
616-484: Is very famous for its annual high-quality Ice Show, which attracts many sponsors and enough spectators to hold four representations of the show each year. This event occurs at the end of the winter season, and is the biggest event of the FSC. All skaters are invited to participate. This grand celebration allows young skaters to show their talent dressed in magnificent costumes designed just for them. The routines are choreographed by
660-755: The Island of Montreal , Laval ( Île Jésus ), and communities along both the north shore of the Rivière des Mille-Îles and the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River . The ARTM's mandate also includes the management of reserved High-occupancy vehicle lanes , metropolitan bus terminuses, park-and-ride lots, and a budget of $ 163 million, which is shared amongst the transit corporations and inter-municipal public transit organizations. The Exo/ARTM's territory spans 63 municipalities and one native reserve, 13 regional county municipalities, and 21 transit authorities. It serves
704-765: The La Pinière riding and its Member of the National Assembly is Gaetan Barrette of the Quebec Liberal Party . The La Pinière riding is heavily Liberal in provincial elections, with their candidates obtaining wide margins against the other major provincial parties. In 2017, Laporte riding was extended and now cover the north-eastern part of the territory. Brossard is serviced by Autoroutes 10 (Autoroute des Cantons-de-l'Est) , 15 , 20 (Autoroute Jean-Lesage) , and 30 (Autoroute de l'Acier) , as well as Routes 132 and 134 (Taschereau Boulevard) . Autoroute 30 runs along
748-582: The Mille-Îles River , those on the South Shore that were never included in the megacity of Longueuil , and those on the Vaudreuil-Soulanges Peninsula . Crabtree Notre-Dame-des-Prairies Saint-Charles-Borromée Only a portion of the municipalities and MRC's located in geographical entities highlighted in light gray are part of the CMM/CMA. There are 82 municipalities that are part of
792-627: The Montreal Metropolitan Community ( MMC ; French : Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal , CMM). This level of government is headed by a president (currently Montreal mayor Valérie Plante ). The inner ring is composed of densely populated municipalities located in close proximity to Downtown Montreal . It includes the entire Island of Montreal , Laval , and the Urban Agglomeration of Longueuil . Due to their proximity to Montreal's downtown core, some additional suburbs on
836-401: The Saint-Jacques River is home to an exceptionally large concentration of car dealerships offering most available makes and models. Brossard has a rich cultural scene influenced by its diverse population. The city hosts various cultural events, including music festivals, art exhibitions, and theater performances, reflecting its vibrant arts community. Additionally, Brossard's cultural heritage
880-463: The South Shore ( Brossard , Saint-Lambert , and Boucherville ) are usually included in the inner ring, despite their location on the mainland. The outer ring is composed of low-density municipalities located on the fringe of Metropolitan Montreal. Most of these cities and towns are semi-rural. Specifically, the term off-island suburbs refers to those suburbs that are located on the North Shore of
924-458: The "A" section to form the current city. In the 1970s, an attempt was made by René Désourdy to construct a cemetery in Brossard. The attempt failed due to the water table being too high in most of the city, and as of 2024 Brossard has no cemetery. Brossard was forcibly merged into the city of Longueuil on January 1, 2002, as a result of municipal reorganization in Quebec . and a demerger movement
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#1732851285794968-500: The 1998 World Professional Figure Skating Championships held in Jaca, Spain. Following his retirement from competitive skating [in 1997], he began working as a coach and choreographer". Brossard fields teams in Quebec's Little League Baseball system at various age levels. It hosted the 2004 Canadian Little League Baseball Tournament at Marie Victorin Park . City Leagues includes: The mayor of
1012-404: The Brossard family (the surname derives from a word meaning "brushwood"), a prominent settler family of the area whose presence was first attested in 1766. A member of this family, Georges-Henri Brossard, had been mayor of the predecessor parish municipality of La Prairie-de-la-Madeleine since 1944 and became the first mayor of Brossard. Other names that were considered included Maisonneuve (which
1056-575: The City of Brossard is Doreen Assaad . There are 10 city councillors in the Brossard City Council . The city of Brossard is located in the federal riding of Brossard—Saint-Lambert , and its Member of Parliament is Alexandra Mendès of the Liberal Party of Canada . In the past three elections, the Liberals have carried the riding by wide margins. In provincial politics, Brossard forms part of
1100-491: The MMC and 91 municipalities that are part of the CMA. There are 79 municipalities that overlap between the two, with 3 municipalities being part of the MMC but not the CMA, and 12 municipalities being part of the CMA but not the MMC. Kanesatake and Kahnawake are not included in the previous counts. Exo operates the region's commuter rail and metropolitan bus services, and is
1144-521: The Skate Canada program to skaters aged 5 and above in group lessons, semi-private lessons, private lessons, and offers specialized development opportunities and free extra ice-time for more advanced skaters. Finally, every few months, Brossard coordinates a series of tests for its more advanced skaters to have certain skills assessed by certified judges and therefore be able to move-up levels in order to learn and practice more advanced skills. Brossard FSC
1188-510: The club's Skate Canada certified coaches, to music that fits into a chosen theme. All of this is performed to an elaborate light show with spectacular decor. The 43rd edition of this showcase will be held in April 2014. One of the club's most famous skaters is Sébastien Britten, he was "the 1995 Canadian national champion. He represented Canada at the 1994 Winter Olympics, where he placed 10th. In 1998, he beat several Olympic and World medallists to win
1232-522: The end of 2005. On January 1, 2006, Brossard was reconstituted as a city and Jean-Marc Pelletier was elected as the new mayor . However, Brossard still remains part of the urban agglomeration of Longueuil and thus, Brossard sits on the agglomeration council which determines certain powers of reconstituted cities. On November 11, 2017, Doreen Assad was elected mayor of Brossard, the first woman of Egyptian descent to hold such position in Canada. Brossard
1276-538: The first weekend in August every year. The tournament attracts teams from all areas of the province of Quebec. There are also teams from outside Quebec, mainly Ontario. The CN Sports Complex is a multipurpose sports facility located in Brossard that contains two ice hockey rinks and one indoor soccer pitch. It is used as the official practice facility of the National Hockey League 's Montreal Canadiens . Brossard
1320-740: The following schools: Most students are zoned to Le Rucher, secondaire Hubert-Maisonneuve in Rosemère (for lower secondary), and Rive-Nord (for upper secondary). Some are zoned to École Marie-Soleil-Tougas in Terrebonne , École Le Carrefour in Lorraine , and École secondaire du Harfang in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines . Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates Anglophone public schools: Greater Montreal Greater Montreal ( French : Grand Montréal , [ɡʁɑ̃ mɔ̃ʁeal] )
1364-439: The former communities of Notre-Dame-du-Sacré Coeur and Brosseau Station , respectively. The "M" and "V" sections are the first neighbourhoods built after the inauguration of Brossard in 1958. Two sparsely inhabited parts of Brossard, containing no streets other than main arteries and industrial roads, are arbitrarily called the "X" and "Y" sections. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Brossard had
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1408-518: The heart of Brossard. Other important roads include Taschereau Boulevard , Rome Boulevard, Milan Boulevard, Matte Boulevard, Pelletier Boulevard, Lapinière Boulevard (known as Victoria Avenue in Saint-Lambert and Greenfield Park), San Francisco-Tisserand-Stravinski Avenues loop, Panama Avenue — Auteuil Avenue, Provencher Boulevard and Chemin des Prairies. The Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL) serves much of Brossard's territory as well as
1452-575: The lords, Céloron de Blainville and Lepage of Holy-Claire. Below are some important dates. In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada , Bois-des-Filion had a population of 10,159 living in 4,258 of its 4,370 total private dwellings, a change of 5.4% from its 2016 population of 9,636 . With a land area of 4.36 km (1.68 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,330.0/km (6,034.8/sq mi) in 2021. The Commission scolaire de la Seigneurie-des-Mille-Îles (CSSMI) operates Francophone public schools. The territory has
1496-529: The other areas of the city by about 37 km (23 miles) of biking paths. The city also has a municipal library building connected to its city hall building via an indoor passageway. Brossard is subdivided into many smaller sections. These sections are characterized by having street names that all begin with the same letter of the alphabet. The only notable exceptions are few major arteries (such as Taschereau Boulevard and Rome Boulevard) that span across two or more sections. The lettered sectors were created under
1540-410: The reign of the "Sun King", Louis XIV of France before his immigration to New France . This town is named Bois des Filion because of the beautiful maple woods bordering it; le bois being French for "the woods". When the city was newly founded, one had to follow a path through these woods and ford a small river to enter the city. This small town has a rich cultural history rooted in the legend of
1584-417: The rest of the South Shore . Terminus Brossard-Panama and Brossard-Chevrier Park and Ride incentive parking lots are two of RTL's heavily used bus terminals located in Brossard. From both of these terminals there is a regular bus to Terminus Centre-Ville ( Bonaventure Metro Station .) Brossard is served by three Réseau express métropolitain stations; Panama , Du Quartier and Brossard , thus replacing
1628-588: The second busiest such system in Canada after Toronto's GO Transit. Established in June 2007, Exo's commuter rail system has six lines linking the downtown core with communities as far west as Hudson , as Far south as Mont-Saint-Hilaire , as far east as Mascouche , and as far north as Saint-Jérôme . Along with Exo, a sister agency, the Autorité régionale de transport métropolitain ( ARTM ) plans, integrates, and coordinates public transport across Greater Montreal, including
1672-479: The statistics for home language (the language spoken most often at home), as well as also varying significantly from the statistics for official language usage. Brossard is the commercial hub of the south shore, most businesses located along Taschereau Boulevard , inside Champlain Mall and Place Portobello or at the lifestyle centre , Quartier DIX30 . A particular segment of Taschereau Boulevard near La Prairie and
1716-489: The summer season. The summer program is run on the various soccer fields in the city. The winter program is held indoors, at the CN Sports Complex and at various gyms in the schools within the city boundaries. Notorious footballers from Brossard includes former Canadian national team player Patrice Bernier and ex bundesliga striker Olivier Occean . The Association also hosts the Brossard Challenge tournament during
1760-505: The table above according to the exact terminology used by Statistics Canada . Brossard is a mainly residential suburb with a moderate diversity of structural styles. The most popular styles of housing are semi-detached houses which represent 44% of private dwellings and apartment buildings with fewer than five storeys which represent 31% of private dwellings. Statistics for the population according to mother tongue (the first language learned and still remembered) vary significantly from
1804-597: The west side of Brossard. Along the Saint Lawrence River on the east side of the city, Autoroutes 15 and 20 overlap with Route 132 ; 15 to the south and 20 to the north. At the Champlain Bridge interchange, Autoroutes 15 and 20 overlap 10 and feed into the Champlain Bridge , which crosses over into Montreal. Autoroute 10 also meets with Route 134 at the Taschereau Interchange which runs north south through
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1848-475: Was also considered as a possible name for the Champlain Bridge ), La Vérendrye, Marquetteville, or Forgetville. The latter name, in honour of the recently deceased Mgr. Anastase Forget , bishop of Saint-Jean ; however, Premier Maurice Duplessis intervened, to avoid the connotations of the English word "forget," and the name Brossard was ultimately chosen. The city of Brossard was founded on February 14, 1958, and
1892-440: Was before part of La Prairie-de-la-Madeleine Parish. Its first mayor was Georges-Henri Brossard. At the very beginning, there were 3,400 inhabitants. The city has some homes dating from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, particularly along Prairies Road. On August 8, 1964, a portion of land from Greenfield Park was added to Brossard. Furthermore, Notre-Dame-du-Sacré-Cœur was annexed to Brossard on March 25, 1978, becoming
1936-476: Was started by Pierre Senécal, Jacques St-Amant and Gilles Larin which resulted in a municipal referendum , the largest demerger vote in Québec, that took place on June 20, 2004. 38.70% of the 50,539 qualified voters voted YES for demerger, which met the requirements (35% or more of total voting population) needed for de-amalgamation. As a result, Brossard would continue to be a borough of the city of Longueuil only until
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