Montréal-Sud
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Montréal-Sud was a suburb of Montréal
located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River founded in 1906. Montréal-Sud was created from land of the Saint-Antoine-de-Longueuil parish
. Originally a village in its first five years, Montréal-Sud gained the status of city in 1911.
Early in its existence, its population was split between French-speaking
Roman Catholics and English-speaking Protestants. This changed by the middle of the century, as the Francophone
s became the overwhelming majority.
The approximate territorial limits of the city were La Fayette Boulevard in the west, Bertrand Street in the south, Joliette Street in the east and St. Lawrence River in the north.
Like neighbouring Longueuil
, Montréal-Sud was an enclave of the parish Saint-Antoine-de-Longueuil (later known as Ville Jacques-Cartier).
On January 28, 1961, the city of Montréal-Sud merged with the city of Longueuil, keeping the latter's name.
After Montréal-Sud was dissolved, its former territory underwent a major urban renewal
that began in the mid-1960s.
It is the location of the Longueuil bus terminus
and Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station
. Most of Longueuil's high-rise residential and office buildings are located in this area, including 99 Place Charles-LeMoyne, which is 30 stories tall, and is the tallest building in Greater Montreal off the Island of Montreal
.
There is also a hotel
on de Sérigny street. Since 1972, the hotel has carried the banners Holiday Inn
, Ramada
, Radisson
and now Sandman
. Although it is currently in the hands of the Sandman Inn Group, it had been a Holiday Inn hotel for most of its existence.
Université de Sherbrooke
constructed a campus in the area, including a 17-story and a 12 story tower.
Place Charles-LeMoyne is surrounded by major highways, Autoroute 20
/Route 132
near the river in the north, the entrance ramp of Jacques-Cartier Bridge to the west, and Taschereau Boulevard
to the south and east.
, which is located just outside of Downtown Longueuil.
Place Longueuil was the first shopping mall
in Longueuil and is now the largest mall within city limits. Place Longueuil lies right next to Old Longueuil
and many locales consider the mall as part of this neighborhood.
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
located on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River founded in 1906. Montréal-Sud was created from land of the Saint-Antoine-de-Longueuil parish
Parish
A parish is a territorial unit historically under the pastoral care and clerical jurisdiction of one parish priest, who might be assisted in his pastoral duties by a curate or curates - also priests but not the parish priest - from a more or less central parish church with its associated organization...
. Originally a village in its first five years, Montréal-Sud gained the status of city in 1911.
Early in its existence, its population was split between French-speaking
French-speaking Quebecer
French-speaking Quebecers are francophone residents of the Canadian province of Quebec....
Roman Catholics and English-speaking Protestants. This changed by the middle of the century, as the Francophone
Francophone
The adjective francophone means French-speaking, typically as primary language, whether referring to individuals, groups, or places. Often, the word is used as a noun to describe a natively French-speaking person....
s became the overwhelming majority.
The approximate territorial limits of the city were La Fayette Boulevard in the west, Bertrand Street in the south, Joliette Street in the east and St. Lawrence River in the north.
Like neighbouring Longueuil
Old Longueuil
Old Longueuil is a historic neighborhood located in the borough of the same name, in the city of Longueuil, Quebec, Canada.Old Longueuil usually refers to the pre-1961 city of Longueuil...
, Montréal-Sud was an enclave of the parish Saint-Antoine-de-Longueuil (later known as Ville Jacques-Cartier).
Merger with Longueuil and aftermath
After Montréal-Sud was dissolved, its former territory underwent a major urban renewal
Urban renewal
Urban renewal is a program of land redevelopment in areas of moderate to high density urban land use. Renewal has had both successes and failures. Its modern incarnation began in the late 19th century in developed nations and experienced an intense phase in the late 1940s – under the rubric of...
that began in the mid-1960s.
Downtown Longueuil
Place Charles-LeMoyne, often considered to be Downtown Longueuil, is in the former territory of Montréal-Sud.It is the location of the Longueuil bus terminus
Terminus Longueuil (AMT)
Terminus Longueuil, an AMT bus terminus part of the Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke Metro complex . There are 1838 park and ride spaces nearby...
and Longueuil-Université-de-Sherbrooke metro station
Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke (Montreal Metro)
Longueuil–Université-de-Sherbrooke is a station at the southern terminus of the Yellow Line of the Montreal Metro rapid transit system, operated by the Société de transport de Montréal . It is located in the city of Longueuil, Quebec, Canada....
. Most of Longueuil's high-rise residential and office buildings are located in this area, including 99 Place Charles-LeMoyne, which is 30 stories tall, and is the tallest building in Greater Montreal off the Island of Montreal
Island of Montreal
The Island of Montreal , in extreme southwestern Quebec, Canada, is located at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers. It is separated from Île Jésus by the Rivière des Prairies....
.
There is also a hotel
Hotel
A hotel is an establishment that provides paid lodging on a short-term basis. The provision of basic accommodation, in times past, consisting only of a room with a bed, a cupboard, a small table and a washstand has largely been replaced by rooms with modern facilities, including en-suite bathrooms...
on de Sérigny street. Since 1972, the hotel has carried the banners Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn is a brand of hotels, formally a economy motel chain, forming part of the British InterContinental Hotels Group . It is one of the world's largest hotel chains with 238,440 bedrooms and 1,301 hotels globally. There are currently 5 hotels in the pipeline...
, Ramada
Ramada
Ramada is a hotel chain owned and operated by Wyndham Worldwide.- History :The lodging chain was founded in 1953 by longtime Chicago restaurateur Marion W...
, Radisson
Radisson Hotels
Radisson Hotels is one of the leading, full-service global hotel companies with more than 420 locations in 73 countries. The first Radisson Hotel was built in Minneapolis, Minnesota in 1909, and was named after the 17th-century French explorer Pierre-Esprit Radisson...
and now Sandman
Sandman Hotels
thumb|250px|Sandman Signature Hotel in Toronto.Sandman Hotel Group is a network of Canadian hotels and restaurant companies owned by the Northland Properties Corporation. Based in Vancouver, the company currently has 35 properties in six provinces under the brands Sandman Hotels, Inns & Suites and...
. Although it is currently in the hands of the Sandman Inn Group, it had been a Holiday Inn hotel for most of its existence.
Université de Sherbrooke
Université de Sherbrooke
The Université de Sherbrooke is a large university with campuses located in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada and Longueuil, a suburb of Montreal approximately west of Sherbrooke. It is one of two universities, and the only French language university, in the Estrie region of Quebec.In 2007, the...
constructed a campus in the area, including a 17-story and a 12 story tower.
Place Charles-LeMoyne is surrounded by major highways, Autoroute 20
Quebec Autoroute 20
Autoroute 20 is a major Quebec Autoroute, following the Saint Lawrence River through one of the more densely-populated parts of Canada, and is part of the Trans-Canada Highway. At , it is the longest Autoroute in Quebec...
/Route 132
Quebec route 132
Route 132 is the longest highway in Quebec. It follows the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River from the border with the state of New York in the hamlet of Dundee , west of Montreal to the Gulf of Saint Lawrence and circles the Gaspé Peninsula...
near the river in the north, the entrance ramp of Jacques-Cartier Bridge to the west, and Taschereau Boulevard
Taschereau Boulevard
Taschereau Boulevard is a major suburban boulevard located on the south shore of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is a section of Quebec Route 134 and runs from Longueuil to Candiac . It is named after the prominent Quebec family that included former premier Louis-Alexandre Taschereau. At , it is one...
to the south and east.
Place Longueuil
Also located within the former municipal boundaries of Montréal-Sud is Place LongueuilPlace Longueuil
Place Longueuil is a shopping mall located in Longueuil, Quebec. It is the largest shopping mall in the city of Longueuil and is located near the Longueuil Metro station. The parking lot contains 1,780 spaces. The major tenants are IGA Extra and Zellers....
, which is located just outside of Downtown Longueuil.
Place Longueuil was the first shopping mall
Shopping mall
A shopping mall, shopping centre, shopping arcade, shopping precinct or simply mall is one or more buildings forming a complex of shops representing merchandisers, with interconnecting walkways enabling visitors to easily walk from unit to unit, along with a parking area — a modern, indoor version...
in Longueuil and is now the largest mall within city limits. Place Longueuil lies right next to Old Longueuil
Old Longueuil
Old Longueuil is a historic neighborhood located in the borough of the same name, in the city of Longueuil, Quebec, Canada.Old Longueuil usually refers to the pre-1961 city of Longueuil...
and many locales consider the mall as part of this neighborhood.
Mayors
| Mayor | Term Began | Term Ended |
|---|---|---|
| John Smillie | 1906 | 1910 |
| Napoléon Labonté | 1910 | 1912 |
| John Smillie | 1912 | 1916 |
| Edmond Hardy | 1916 | 1924 |
| David McQuaid | 1924 | 1932 |
| Henry Hamer | 1932 | 1936 |
| Clément Patenaude | 1936 | 1938 |
| Harry T. Palmer (resigned) | 1938 | 1939 |
| James Brindley (resigned) | 1939 | 1942 |
| Robert Gault Keers | 1942 | 1948 |
| Édouard Richer | 1948 | 1950 |
| Aimé Lefebvre | 1950 | 1952 |
| Marcel Salette | 1952 | 1958 |
| Sylva Charland | 1958 | 1961 |
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1911 | 790 |
| 1921 | 1030 |
| 1931 | 1164 |
| 1941 | 1441 |
| 1951 | 4214 |
| 1958 | 5 494 |
| 1961 | Merged with Longueuil Longueuil Longueuil is a city in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is the seat of the Montérégie administrative region and sits on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River directly across from Montreal. The population as of the Canada 2006 Census totaled 229,330, making it the third largest city in... |