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Pointe-aux-Trembles (French pronunciation: [pwɛ̃t o tʁɑ̃bl]) was a municipality, founded in 1674, that was annexed by Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in 1982. This was the last city to be merged into Montreal until the 2002 municipal reorganization.
Pointe-aux-Trembles is more urban and dense but remains suburban in nature. The third district, La Pointe-aux-Prairies, is a typical suburb composed of townhouses, condos and single-family dwellings, which makes it a destination of choice for young families that wish to remain on the island of Montréal.
Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles–Montréal-Est (French pronunciation: [ʁivjɛʁ de pʁɛʁi pwɛ̃t o tʁɑ̃bl mɔ̃ʁeal ɛst]) was a borough in the eastern end of Montréal, Québec. The borough was located at the eastern tip of the Island of Montréal.
Initially, Portneuf County included the parishes of Saint-Casimir, Grondines, Deschambault, Cap-Santé, St-Basile, Saint-Raymond-Nonnat, Sainte-Catherine, Les Écureuils, Pointe-aux-Trembles, Saint-Augustin, Saint-Alban and the townships of Gosford, Alton, Roquemont of Montauban and Colbert.
In 1693, land titles were given to the inhabitants who later became part of the community of Vieux—Pointe-aux-Trembles. Towards the beginning of the following century, the Chemin du Roy was traced, and it became the first carriage road to link Montreal to Quebec City. In 1845, the municipality of Pointe-aux-Trembles was formed.
When Montgomery arrived at Pointe-aux-Trembles on December 3, the combined force returned to the city and began a siege, finally assaulting it on December 31. [60] The battle was a devastating loss for the Americans; Montgomery was killed, Arnold was wounded, and Daniel Morgan was captured along with more than 350 men. [61]
Type: Nature park: Location: Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles, Montreal, Quebec, Canada: Coordinates: 1]: Area: 261 hectares (640 acres) [2]: Operated by: City of Montreal: Visitors: 100,000 per year [2]: Open: sunrise to sunset: Status: Open all year: Public transit access: STM Bus: Sherbrooke Street East: 86, 186 Gouin Boulevard East: 183 Notre Dame Street East: 189, 362: Website ...
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