| Baie-D'Urfé | |||
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| Fritz Farm Community Centre | |||
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| Location of Baie-D'Urfé on the Island of Montreal. (Grey areas indicate demerged municipalities). |
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| Coordinates: | |||
| Country | Canada | ||
| Province | Quebec | ||
| Region | Montréal | ||
| Parish | 1685 | ||
| Established | 1910 | ||
| Electoral Districts Federal |
Lac-Saint-Louis |
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| Provincial | Jacques-Cartier | ||
| Government[1][2][3] | |||
| • Mayor | Maria Tutino | ||
| • Federal MP(s) | Francis Scarpaleggia (LIB) | ||
| • Quebec MNA(s) | Geoffrey Kelley (PLQ) | ||
| Area[1][4] | |||
| • Total | 6.70 km2 (2.6 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 6.03 km2 (2.3 sq mi) | ||
| Population (2006)[4] | |||
| • Total | 3,902 | ||
| • Density | 647/km2 (1,675.7/sq mi) | ||
| • Change (2001-06) | 2.3% | ||
| • Dwellings | 1,423 | ||
| Time zone | EST (UTC-5) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) | ||
| Postal code(s) | H9X | ||
| Area code(s) | (514) and (438) | ||
| Access Routes[5] | A-20 A-40 |
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| Website | www.baie-durfe.qc.ca | ||
Baie-D'Urfé (2006 Population 3,902) is a suburb located near to the western tip of the Island of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada. After the amalgamation of the Island's 27 distinct municipalities, it was merged on January 1, 2002 with neighbouring Beaconsfield to create the borough of Beaconsfield–Baie-D'Urfé, in the new city of Montreal. On June 20, 2004 it voted to demerge and was re-established as a town on January 1, 2006.
Baie-D'Urfé is largely a "bedroom community" that extends from Autoroute 40 to Lac Saint-Louis — primarily residential, it is characterized by large houses on spacious lots. The residential section of the municipality has retained a rural charm, accentuated by its lack of sidewalks and limited commercial activity. It is a favourite spot for boaters, who use the local marinas. The community is located within the part of the Island of Montreal locally referred to as the West Island. North of Autoroute 20 and the CN and CP railway lines lies a modest-sized industrial park. The industrial park, covering approximately 1/3 of the town's land area, is somewhat isolated from the rest of the town, features its own off-hours security patrol, and is home to a number of large industrial firms' operations.
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. It competes with a few other suburbs for top spot in the rankings of highest average household incomes in Canada. The median income for a household in Baie-D'Urfé was $128,611, and the median income for a family was $194,335. Males had an average income of $112,882 versus $62,245 for females.
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Baie-D'Urfé's present Mayor is Maria Tutino. Her specific portfolio is: Agglomeration, Intergovernmental Relations & Youth
Baie-D'Urfé is the first town in Canada to have a youth council consisting of teens aged 11 years and up. It was established in 2008. The town celebrated its centennial in 2011 and the junior council re-enacted two of the town’s earliest council meetings held on July 18 and September 16, 1911, respectively.
There are six Town Councilors:
Population trend[6]
| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 3902 | 2.3% |
| 2001 | 3813 | 1.0% |
| 1996 | 3774 | 2.0% |
| 1991 | 3849 | N/A |
Home language (2006)[4]
| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| English | 2,875 | 73.90% |
| French | 575 | 14.78% |
| Both English and French | 180 | 4.63% |
| Other languages | 255 | 6.56% |
Baie D’Urfé Citizens’ Association
Baie D'Urfé Citizens’ Association was established in 1947 to foster and promote citizenship among residents of the Town of Baie D'Urfé and further the recreational, cultural and social interests of the Town’s population.
The Association exists to provide a channel through which residents of the Town may communicate collectively with Town Council and other public authorities. The Association cooperates with Town Council in promoting the general interests and welfare of the community and with other organizations that support similar endeavours in Baie D'Urfé.
Baie D'Urfé Citizens' Association organizes two public recreational events each year: Winterfest in February and Baie D’Urfé Days in June.
The Association also publishes two periodicals for Baie D'Urfé residents: News and Views/Entre-Nous magazine, published ten times per year (every month except January and August), and the Annual Baie D’Urfé Directory.
The Association's Executive Board meets ten times per year, on the third Tuesday of each month, except January and August. The Annual General Meeting is held in March of each year.
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