Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension
Villeray–Saint-Michel–Parc-Extension, Borough in Montreal, Canada.
Description
Villeray-Saint-Michel-Parc-Extension is a borough in Montreal composed of three distinct neighborhoods connected by tree-lined residential streets. The area features primarily older housing stock alongside local shops, schools, and green spaces that shape everyday neighborhood life.
History
The area transformed from farmland beginning in 1878 when the Canadian Pacific Railway was constructed through the region. Electric streetcar service introduced in 1892 further spurred residential development and connection with the rest of the city.
Culture
The TOHU circus arts center in Saint-Michel presents international performances and hosts the National Circus School. This venue attracts artists and audiences interested in contemporary circus arts.
Practical
The borough connects to downtown Montreal and surrounding areas through multiple metro stations on the orange and blue lines. Local bus service and a dense street grid make the neighborhood accessible and easy to navigate on foot.
Did you know?
A former quarry operated by the Miron company was transformed into an environmental complex featuring waste management and green technology on a large site. This site demonstrates how abandoned industrial land within the city has been converted to modern sustainability projects.
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