History

• Established in 1667, Lachine is one of the first three parishes on the island of Montréal. Situated upstream of the Rapides de Lachine, it became a key location for the fur trade. Indigenous peoples have been present on the territory for 2,000 years.

• Initially named Saint-Sulpice, Lachine was originally a seigneury granted to René Robert Cavelier de La Salle, who decided to set out to discover the route to China. As the expedition proved unsuccessful, Saint-Sulpice was humorously nicknamed “Lachine”. This name became official in 1676 when the parish of Les Saints-Anges de Lachine was created.

• Some important dates in the history of Lachine:

- 1825: Inauguration of the Canal de Lachine
- 1826: Opening of the Dawes Brewery
- 1847: Arrival of the railway, making it possible to develop a business centre considered to be the cradle of industrialization in Canada
- 1999: Merger of the City of Saint-Pierre with the City of Lachine
- 2002: Lachine becomes a borough of Ville de Montréal

Vision of the future

The Borough of Lachine is changing over time, drawing on its heritage, industrial and natural resources. The development of the Lachine-Est sector is a catalyst for the development of an exemplary neighbourhood, in collaboration with the community. The Borough is committed to developing sustainable mobility, creating environments that improve the quality of life of all its residents, greening and the ecologically managing water and waste. Lachine is pursuing its growth by creating neighbourhoods for one and all, combining social and functional diversity (shops, jobs, public services), while highlighting the existing heritage and promoting a variety of architectural styles.

The Borough’s Management team

• Borough Manager: André Hamel
• Director of Administrative: Ann Tremblay
• Director of Urban planning and business services: Michel Séguin
• Director of Public works: Moris Markarian
• Director of Culture, sports, recreation and social development: Julie Perron