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Saint-Pierre

Published Online February 7, 2006

Last Edited March 4, 2015

In 1611, Samuel de CHAMPLAIN first made a reference to a small river that would later be named Rivière Saint-Pierre. A small community developed and this waterway made possible the construction of a large number of flour mills and sawmills.

Saint-Pierre

 Saint-Pierre, Qué, is located on the island of Montréal, and is part of the Montréal Urban Community. Incorporated as a city in 1908, Saint-Pierre became part of the city of Lachine in 2000.

In 1611, Samuel de CHAMPLAIN first made a reference to a small river that would later be named Rivière Saint-Pierre. A small community developed and this waterway made possible the construction of a large number of flour mills and sawmills. In the early 1900s, the city's economy continued to be based on industry. After World War II the commerce and service sectors developed.