Verdun, Quebec
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Verdun is a borough of the City of Montreal, situated along the St. Lawrence River. Population (2001): 60,564.
Verdun was founded in 1671, making it one of Canada's oldest cities. In 1956, Īle des Soeurs (Nuns' Island) was amalgamated with Verdun, which is on the Island of Montreal. In 2002, the municipality of Verdun was merged with the city of Montreal.
Although very close to downtown Montreal, it is separated from it by the Montreal Aquaduct. It is also located next to the Champlain Bridge, the main bridge from Montreal to the suburbs on the South Shore of the St. Lawrence River. On 3 September 1978, Montreal's metro system began operating in Verdun.
Verdun is a working-class area. In the early part of the 20th century, it had a majority English-speaking population. It is now predominantly French-speaking. It is one of the very few areas in Quebec to ban bars within its borders, although restaurants with bars are allowed.
External Links
Official Website of the Borough of Verdun (http://verdun.ville.montreal.qc.ca/a24-en/intra24a.asp)