Montreal DistrictsCartierville DistrictAhuntsic and Cartierville always had the reputation of a beautiful and affluent Montreal borough. A reputation that seems a reality when one looks at its water banks, its many parks and its numerous mature trees. Ahuntsic is typically "montréalais" with its cottages, bungalows and duplex while Cartierville offers a larger proportion of bigger buildings such as triplex, quadruplex and apartment towers. Both neighborhoods are, for the most part, residential and characterized by low and average density houses.
Cartierville is named in the honor of Sir George Étienne Cartier. The role of a channel between the north shore and Downtown Montreal brings an important car flow to Ahuntsic and to Cartierville along with some discomfort to its residents. Then again, despite a steady traffic, the borough does offer an interesting way of life. Located in the North-West of Montreal, this electoral district is difficult to access - it is one of its main aspects - and is somewhat isolated from the adjoining boroughs. The territory is limited by the Rivière des Prairies on the North and, as a result, the autorities are always monitoring water levels and have evacuation plans ready if the river threatens to overflow. Three Montreal boroughs also limit the district, Saint-Laurent, on the West, Villeray on the South and Montreal Nord on the East. 
If, geographically, Ahuntsic and Cartierville belong to the same borough, sociologically they are quite different. In Ahuntsic, the population is mostly French and growing old and, in Cartierville, the population is mostly young and multicultural. There are other important differences between the two districts. For example, rich and poor areas are close, but both are cut off from each other. The richer part of the borough not seeming to be aware of the reality of the poorest part. Because of the massive arrival of immigrants from a large variety of countries the district now profits from a great cultural diversity. There are still very few institutional resources within the area though. Part of the population is composed of newcomers often in transit and the mobilization of the citizens is difficult. Then again, in recent years, drug dealers, prostitutes and addicts had become a growing nuisance in certain neighbourhoods. The problem had become severe on Grenet, Ranger and Louisbourg, where the large population of Cambodian immigrants was experiencing a significant increase in vandalism and theft. 
Police at Station 10 decided to set up a tip line with an outgoing message in French, English and Khmer, the official language of Cambodia. The message promised confidentiality so that people in the neighbourhood could leave anonymous tips for police about any criminal activity they witness. Police also went door to door with translators to explain the program to residents. The line received about 20 calls, a dozen of them from members of the Cambodian community, including valuable tips that led to the arrest of five suspects and then of three more. The neighbourhood welcomed the police initiative, and the community has been noticeably quieter since the arrests. Importance of Leisure Activities 
For those who care for the environment, an Éco-quartier is located in the area. Éco-quartier is the environmental action program of the Town of Montreal. Created in 1995, the program consists of a financial support to community agencies wishing to realize various environmental activities like cleanliness, ecological management of residual substances, embellishment and improvement of the vegetable inheritance, etc. The Collège Bois de Boulogne is located in the area along with the Hôpital du Sacré Coeur de Montréal founded in 1898 and establised on Gouin since 1926, the Tournoi Basketball for those who enjoy the game and the Ligue d’échecs de Montréal for those who like to play chess. Also in the district, the Courrier Bordeaux Cartierville for local news, sports, job offers, etc. and the Centre culturel created 25 years ago and one of the first visual arts centres in Montreal. The area is crossed by the Route Verte a province-wide network of bicycle paths. From the Parc régional de l'Île de la Visitation in Ahuntsic to the Bois de Saraguay in Cartierville, the path is dotted with many beautiful parks of all sizes. 
Further West, the opulent Bois de Saraguay classified natural environment in 1981, offers an abundant floral assortment, a large variety of trees, many bird species and clean water. The Marcelin Wilson Park on l'Acadie is one of the best organized parks of the neighborhood with, among other settings, an arena, a skate park, a pool, a playground, tennis courts and soccer fields. Montreal has a network of large parks where you can learn about the distinctive character and charm of each of Montreal’s 17 parks, the plants and animals find in each park and the activities for the visitors. The Aquatic, Sports After many long years of waiting, residents finally got confirmation that the new Cartierville Aquatic, Sports and Recreation Centre - the CASC project - will see the light of day. The three-storey complex, to be located corner of Laurentian and Louisbourg, is an initiative of the YMCA and of the borough. In total, the planned area will be a huge 65,000 square feet, and will contain a six-lane 25-metre pool, a wading pool, a double gym with an elevated running track, a weight room, a day care and several multi-purpose rooms. The facility is to be completed by 2010. Thank you for visiting Cartierville District. Nouveau Bordeaux Web Sites We Like
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