Baie-d'Urfé Population: 3,731 (December 2000) Area: 6,70 km2

 

Baie-d'Urfé is a "bedroom community" that extends from Autoroute 40 to Lac Saint-Louis — primarily residential, it is characterized by large houses on spacious lots. The municipality has retained a rural charm. It is a favourite spot for boaters, who use the local marinas. The community is located within the region usually referred to as the West Island. North of Autoroute 20 and the CN and CP railway lines lies a modest-sized industrial park.

Baie-d'Urfé is named after François-Saturnin Lascaris d'Urfé, or l'Abbé d'Urfé. He was the community's first pastor, who was sent by the Gentlemen of Saint-Sulpice to serve as a missionary for the parish of Saint-Louis-du-Bout-de-l'Île (which was later renamed in his honour), a small community of settlers, soldiers, traders, and Indians.

Its active community members participate in many of the Town's associated or private clubs, including the Baie-d'Urfé Curling Club. For these reasons it is known as one of the best areas in Canada to live, and is one of the regions most prestigious neighborhoods. The town has some beautiful homes along Lake St. Louis.

Baie d'Urfé is distinguished by single-family homes on large lots. It preserves an almost semi-rural charm without sidewalks and with a minimum of commercial activity. The community is a favorite for boat-owners who use the nearby marinas. In addition to local schools, Baie d'Urfé is also home to the German-language Alexander von Humboldt School, which makes the community a popular choice for parents whose children frequent this institution. The municipality offers some very attractive housing frontage on the lake.

The exceptionally high quality of life which you will find in this community derives from a long-standing tradition of responsible local government and citizen participation. The town’s healthy financial situation, its efforts to reduce the burden on tax-payers, and the increasing value of residential property make Baie d’Urfé’s homes a sound investment.

 

 

City Hall 20410, chemin Lakeshore Baie d'Urfé, H9X 1P7 Telephone: (514) 457-5324   http://www.baie-durfe.qc.ca/ENGLISH/homeE.htm