Skip to main content
MatinInterculturalInstitute— Home

Cultures in DialogueRooted in Canada, Connected to the World

Become a MemberSearch
MatinInterculturalInstitute— Home

Local Guide

LaSalle, Montréal, Québec and Canada in verified figures and useful addresses: a guide we keep up to date for our neighbours, for newcomers and for everyone who brings their neighbourhood to life.

Our neighbourhood

LaSalle

Incorporated as a municipality in 1912, LaSalle has been a borough of Montréal since January 1, 2002. It runs along the river, facing the Lachine Rapids, and its symbol is the Fleming Mill, which dates back to 1827.Source: City of Montréal, "LaSalle" (montreal.ca) (opens in a new tab)

In numbers

  • 82,235residents
  • 35.3%of residents are immigrants
  • 35,770households
  • 42.4years: the average age

Source: City of Montréal, Montréal en statistiques, district profile (data: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census) (opens in a new tab)

Language spoken most often at home
  • French only35.3%
  • English only33.8%
  • Another language only22.6%
  • Several languages8.3%

Source: City of Montréal, Montréal en statistiques, district profile (data: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census) (opens in a new tab)

At a glance

  • 16.3 km² of land
  • 40 neighbourhood parks and one large park along the Rapids
  • 1 library
  • 24 km of bicycle paths
  • 2 community gardens

Source: City of Montréal, "LaSalle" (montreal.ca) (opens in a new tab)

Places and resources

Our city

Montréal

Montréal has 19 boroughs and a network of 46 municipal libraries, open to everyone.Source: City of Montréal, Library network (opens in a new tab)

In numbers

  • 1,762,949residents in the City of Montréal
  • 2,004,265residents in the agglomeration (the Island of Montréal)
  • 4,291,732residents in the metropolitan area

Source: City of Montréal, "Évolution de la population entre 2016 et 2021" (data: Statistics Canada, 2021 Census) (opens in a new tab) · Statistics Canada, Canada at a Glance 2022 (2021 Census) (opens in a new tab)

Places and resources

Our province

Québec

Québec, its official language, French, its cultural institutions and its welcome services for immigrants.

In numbers

  • 8,501,833residents at the 2021 Census
  • 9,067,114estimated residents on July 1, 2026

Source: Statistics Canada, Canada at a Glance 2022 (2021 Census) (opens in a new tab) · Statistics Canada, The Daily, September 23, 2026: population estimates on July 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Places and resources

Our country

Canada

Canada, its two official languages, its federal cultural institutions and its free services for newcomers.

In numbers

  • 36,991,981residents at the 2021 Census
  • 41,798,407estimated residents on July 1, 2026

Source: Statistics Canada, Canada at a Glance 2022 (2021 Census) (opens in a new tab) · Statistics Canada, The Daily, September 23, 2026: population estimates on July 1, 2026 (opens in a new tab)

Places and resources

Census figures are from 2021, the most recent census published by Statistics Canada. We will replace them with the 2026 Census figures as soon as they are published.

This guide is for information only: listing a place or organization does not imply any partnership or affiliation with Matin. Hours and services may change; always check the official website.

Manage cookies

Your choices have been saved.