Lachine
SOME FACTS AND FIGURES
- At 37%, the ratio of households with children in Lachine borough is greater than the Montréal average (34%, 2006 data)
- The number of homeowners increased by 8.9% between 2001 and 2006 while the number of tenants decreased by 1.8%
- 28 parks or mini-parks
- 3 collective community gardens
- 1 cultural centre
- 4 outdoor pools and 1 indoor pool
- 6 community centres
- 2 public libraries and 1 museum
- 2 arenas
Living environment
Recognized for the quality of life and the many cultural and leisure activities it offers, the Borough of Lachine is where many young families hope to live. New constructions, recycled buildings or social housing, everyone can make their dream come true without breaking the bank. Lachine is a showcase of heritage architectural gems and is an outstanding living environment located close to downtown Montréal. Its shoreline and lakefront parks are perfect for families pursuing outdoor activities and for fans of nautical sports. Come to Lachine for stunning panoramic views and an incomparable setting for leisure activities.
Neighbourhoods in this borough
Saint-Pierre, Old Lachine, Lachine-West
What is it? Where is it?
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Things to do
Major employers
A few words about the area
“The Lachine Rapids are without a doubt the most impressive among Montréal’s natural attractions and the least known.” (Jean-Benoît Nadeau, in Le gout de Montréal, p.43)
“We’ve had a policy on families for 20 years. For example, we subsidize the cost of registering with community organizations for sports or cultural activities. This means that a child in Lachine can play hockey for $85 a year while the cost is between $300 and $350 elsewhere.” (CIBL, 101.5 Montréal)
Other useful links
More facts and figures (in French)
Housing profile (in French)
Journal Le Messager Lachine – Dorval
Snapshot of the borough (Wikipedia)
