Île Charron, River island in Longueuil, Canada.
Île Charron is a river island in the Saint Lawrence River that forms part of the Îles de Boucherville archipelago. It is connected to the mainland by the Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine Bridge-Tunnel.
In 1672, French King Louis XIV granted the island to René Gaultier, governor of Trois-Rivières, establishing it as part of the Varennes seigneury. This land grant was a key moment in the early European settlement of the area.
Three main facilities shape the island today: a hotel, a water treatment plant, and a summer theater. These structures reflect how the place serves different roles for the surrounding area.
The island is accessible via the Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine Bridge-Tunnel, which carries Quebec Autoroute 25 and the Trans-Canada Highway. The site functions primarily as a work and residential area rather than a public recreational destination.
Luc Poirier currently owns the land, but ongoing discussions between Quebec's government and Desjardins Group are exploring future development plans. These negotiations could significantly reshape how the island is used and developed.
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