Pierrefonds-Roxboro, Residential borough in northwestern Montreal, Canada
Description
Pierrefonds-Roxboro is a residential borough in northwestern Montreal located along Rivière des Prairies and divided into multiple neighborhoods. The area features numerous parks, cycling paths, and green spaces that connect different parts of the community.
History
The area was created by merging two separate municipalities into a single administrative borough of Montreal in 2006. This administrative consolidation followed a larger reorganization of the city's governance structure.
Culture
The two public libraries host regular community events and classes where residents gather throughout the year. These spaces serve as meeting points offering programs in both English and French for people of all ages.
Practical
The area connects to downtown Montreal through Highway 40 and public transit routes, making travel convenient for residents. The extensive network of cycling paths allows easy travel by bike between neighborhoods and parks.
Did you know?
Cap-Saint-Jacques Nature Park within this borough is Montreal's largest protected natural area and offers hiking trails and water activities. Visitors can experience nature in ways that are uncommon in the surrounding urban environment.
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