Mascouche facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mascouche
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Location (red) within Les Moulins RCM
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 Mascouche
Location in Central Quebec
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| Country |  Canada |
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| Province |  Quebec |
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| Region | Lanaudière | |
| RCM | Les Moulins | |
| Constituted | July 1, 1855 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 107.70 km2 (41.58 sq mi) | |
| • Land | 106.89 km2 (41.27 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 51,183 | |
| • Density | 478.8/km2 (1,240/sq mi) | |
| • Pop 2016–2021 |  9.6% |
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| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | |
| Postal code(s) |
J7K, J7L
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| Area code(s) | 450 and 579 | |
Highways A-25 |
 Route 125 |
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Mascouche is a lively city in southern Quebec, Canada. It's like a neighbor to the big city of Montreal, but it's not on the island itself. Mascouche sits right by the Mascouche River. It is part of the Les Moulins Regional County Municipality.
About 51,183 people live in Mascouche, making it one of Quebec's larger cities. The name "Mascouche" comes from an Algonquin word. It means "bear plain."
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History of Mascouche
Mascouche became an official city on December 9, 1970. At that time, the mayor was Gilles Forest.
On June 21, 2021, a strong tornado hit the city. It was an EF2 tornado, which means it was quite powerful. Sadly, one person died during this event.
City Infrastructure and Transport
Mascouche has important ways to get around and special places for its residents.
Transportation in Mascouche
The city is a hub for major roads. Two big highways, Autoroute 640 and Autoroute 25, meet just south of the city center. These roads help people travel easily across the region.
Mascouche also has a train station called Mascouche station. This station connects the city to Montreal Central Station by commuter rail. It's part of the Réseau de transport métropolitain's Mascouche line.
CentrOparc and the Airport
The Montréal/Mascouche Airport used to be a large regional airport. It was located about three kilometers southeast of the city. Now, this area is being changed into something new. It's becoming CentrOparc, a business district. The goal is to create a modern area where businesses are close to public transport.
L'Étang-du-Grand-Coteau Park
In the heart of Mascouche, you'll find L'Étang-du-Grand-Coteau. This is a large urban park located on Mascouche Boulevard. It's about the same size as Mount Royal Park in Montreal. It's a great place for outdoor activities and enjoying nature.
Population and Demographics
The number of people living in Mascouche has grown a lot over the years.
Historical Population Growth
Here's how Mascouche's population has changed:
- 1991: 25,828 people
- 1996: 28,097 people
- 2001: 29,556 people
- 2006: 33,764 people
- 2011: 42,491 people
- 2016: 46,692 people
- 2021: 51,183 people
Between 2016 and 2021, the population grew by 9.6%. In 2021, Mascouche had 51,183 residents. They lived in about 19,981 homes. The city covers a land area of 106.89 square kilometers. This means there were about 478.8 people living in each square kilometer in 2021.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Mascouche speak French as their first language.
- In 2016, about 92.10% of residents spoke French.
- About 2.47% spoke English.
- A small number of people spoke both French and English (0.76%).
- Other languages were spoken by about 3.96% of the population.
Mayors of Mascouche
The city of Mascouche has had several mayors who have led its development.
- André Duval (1955–1965)
- Gilles Forest (1965–1983)
- Bernard Patenaude (1983–1992)
- Richard Marcotte (1992–2012)
- Denise Paquette (2012–2013)
- Guillaume Tremblay (2013–present)
Education in Mascouche
Mascouche has many schools for students of all ages.
French Public Schools
The Commission scolaire des Affluents manages the French-speaking public schools.
Primary schools include:
- L'école Aux 4 Vents
- L'école De la Source
- L'école La Mennais
- L'école des Hauts-Bois
- L'école Soleil-Levant
- L'école Le Rucher
- L'école de La Seigneurie
Secondary schools (high schools) are:
- École secondaire Le Prélude
- École secondaire Du Coteau
There is also one professional school called École L'Impact.
English Public Schools
The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board runs the English-speaking public schools.
- Pinewood Elementary School is in Mascouche and serves the western part of the city.
- Franklin Hill Elementary School in Repentigny serves the eastern part.
- Rosemere High School in Rosemere is the high school for all areas.
Famous People from Mascouche
Mascouche is the hometown of some well-known individuals.
- Éric Gagné is a famous baseball player.
- Émilie Mondor was a Canadian Olympic athlete. She was a national champion in the women's 5,000 meters twice.
See also
In Spanish: Mascouche para niños
