Montréal-Nord, Borough in Montreal, Canada
Description
Montreal-Nord is a borough on Montreal Island's northern edge that stretches along the Rivière des Prairies river. The area includes residential neighborhoods mixed with industrial zones and recreational spaces along the waterfront.
History
The area was founded as a separate town in 1915 and grew significantly after World War II with new housing and infrastructure. It later became a city and merged with Montreal in 2002.
Culture
The borough is home to communities from around the world, and this diversity shapes how the streets look and feel in daily life. Local schools, recreational facilities, and markets reflect the many languages and traditions of people who live here.
Practical
The area connects to downtown Montreal through several bus routes and major roads, making travel to the city center straightforward. The riverside location gives easy access to recreational paths and waterfront activities.
Did you know?
The borough has extensive public recreation facilities with sports fields and parks that are freely accessible to residents and visitors. These spaces host activities throughout the year and draw families and athletes.
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Olivier-Charbonneau Bridge
4.2 km
Maisonneuve Park
6 km
Cinéma Beaubien
6.1 km
L'Île-de-la-Visitation Nature Park
4.5 km
Ruisseau-De Montigny Nature Park
2.7 km
Pie IX Bridge
2.3 km
Papineau-Leblanc Bridge
4.7 km
Cavernicole Cave
1.4 km
Tohu, la Cité des arts du cirque
4.6 km
Church of La Visitation-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie
4.8 km
Saint Sophie Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral
5.8 km
Maison Pierre-Paré
5.8 km
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Penitentiary
3 km
Parc Villeray
5.8 km
Parc De Normanville
6.1 km
Parc Sainte-Bernadette
4.8 km
Montréal-Nord's Maison culturelle et communautaire Library
1.9 km
Maison du Pressoir
4.3 km
Site patrimonial de l'Ancien-Village-du-Sault-au-Récollet
4.3 km
Maison Pascal-Persillier dit Lachapelle
4.4 km
Main Cellblock
3 km
Maison Andegrave
2.2 km
Maison Saint-Joseph
4.7 km
Maison Dagenais
2.6 km
Saint-Vincent-de-Paul Penitentiary Towers
2.9 km
Maison Gervais-Roy
2.7 km
Maison Brignon-Dit-Lapierre
2.1 km
Maison Longpré
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