Grande-Île, Quebec facts for kids
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Grande-Île
(Salaberry-de-Valleyfield)
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Former municipality
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| 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.
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.
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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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