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Grande-Île

(Salaberry-de-Valleyfield)
Former municipality
Country Canada
Province Quebec
Region Montérégie
RCM Beauharnois-Salaberry
Merged + Jan 01, 2002
Area
 • Land 50.68 km2 (19.57 sq mi)
Time zone UTC-5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 450
Access Routes  Route 132
Route 201
+ Merged with Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

Grande-Île is an island located in the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, Canada. Most of this island is home to the city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. Grande-Île is part of a group of islands known as the Hochelaga Archipelago. It plays an important role in connecting different areas, like Beauharnois-Salaberry and Vaudreuil-Soulanges, across the Saint Lawrence River. This connection is made possible by a bridge called the Pont Monseigneur Langlois.

Canal de Beauharnois, Grande Ile, Saint Lawrence River, Pointe-des-Cascades, Ottawa River, Perrot Island
Aerial view showing the Beauharnois Canal, Grande-Île, Saint Lawrence River, Pointe-des-Cascades, Ottawa River, and Perrot Island

Grande-Île was also the name of a separate town that existed on the island. This town officially joined with Salaberry-de-Valleyfield on January 1, 2002. This means it became part of the larger city.

Geography of Grande-Île

Grande-Île is a significant landform within the Saint Lawrence River. It is located in the Montérégie region of Quebec. The island's position makes it a key point for transportation. It helps link communities on both sides of the river.

Connecting Regions

The Pont Monseigneur Langlois is a major bridge that crosses Grande-Île. This bridge is vital for travel and trade. It connects the Beauharnois-Salaberry region with the Vaudreuil-Soulanges region. This makes Grande-Île an important hub for local traffic.

History of Grande-Île

Before 2002, Grande-Île was its own municipality. A municipality is like a town or city with its own local government. On January 1, 2002, Grande-Île merged with the larger city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. This merger was part of a plan to combine smaller towns into bigger cities in Quebec.

The Merger in 2002

When Grande-Île merged, it became a district or neighborhood within Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. This change helped streamline local services. It also created a larger, more unified city. The island still keeps its name, Grande-Île, even though it's no longer a separate municipality.

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