Blainville, Suburban municipality in Greater Montreal, Canada
Description
Blainville is a suburban municipality north of Montreal situated at the base of the Laurentian Mountains. The town spreads across a substantial area with residential neighborhoods mixed with green spaces and local services.
History
The territory was established in 1683 as a seigneurial land grant in New France, named after Jean-Baptiste Céloron de Blainville. It evolved from rural lands into a modern suburban community over the following centuries.
Culture
The Paul-Mercier library system runs three branches where residents gather for readings, workshops, and community events throughout the year. These spaces serve as social hubs beyond just lending books.
Practical
Exploring the town is easiest by car or local transit, as attractions and services are spread across different neighborhoods rather than concentrated in one area. Most facilities and parks are clearly marked and easy to locate with basic directions.
Did you know?
The brewery Les Brasseurs du Nord produces the regional Boréale beer at a facility located here, establishing the municipality as a notable craft beer production center. This operation reflects a growing connection between the region and artisanal beverage production.
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Centre d'Excellence Sports Rousseau
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La Plaine
16.5 km
Pont Marius-Dufresne
8.8 km
Domaine Globensky
12.1 km
Île-Garth Ecological Reserve
9.5 km
Water interpretation center
9.4 km
Le Petit Théâtre du Nord
7.5 km
Cimetière de Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
11.6 km
Église de Sainte-Rose-de-Lima
9.5 km
Église Sainte-Thérèse-de-Blainville
4.2 km
Église Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
11.6 km
Maison Limoges-Gascon
16.3 km
Maison Limoges
11.9 km
Maison Darius-Ouimet
11 km
Sainte-Monique
9.2 km
Maison Joseph-Labelle
11.1 km
Maison Abraham-Dubois
7.5 km
Ancien couvent de Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
11.7 km
Manoir Bleury-Bouthillier
8.1 km
Maison Hubert-Maisonneuve
7.9 km
Maison « aux castors »
15.3 km
Maison Garth
8.7 km
Maison Twin Chimney
8.1 km
Presbytère de Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines
11.6 km
Maison Ouimet
11.6 km
Grange-écurie des Prêtres-Chaumont
11.8 km
Site patrimonial de la Maison-Bélanger
7.5 km
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