LaSalle, Quebec

LaSalle is a borough of the city of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. As of 2004, the population was 73,457. It is located along the St. Lawrence River and beside the Lachine Rapids.

History

Named for the area's first seigneur and French explorer Robert René Cavelier de La Salle (born at Rouen, France in 1643, died in Texas in 1687). LaSalle came into existence as a municipality in 1845 and finally became the City of LaSalle in 1912. In 2002 it was annexed by the city of Montreal along with a number of other cities on the Island of Montreal.

Economy

The city's main economic engine was in industries and agrifoods:

• Seagram's Distillery
• Fleischmann's Yeast
• Labatt's Brewery
• Kraft Foods

External link

• Official Site of Montreal, Borough of LaSalle - In English, a French version is available.