Rosemère real estate broker
Welcome to this page presenting Rosemère, a town located on the North Shore about 30 kilometers from downtown Montreal.
Pierre F. Legault and Beverly Ann Rowe of the North Shore Real Estate team are pleased to offer you their professional services to sell or buy a property in this charming municipality along the Milles Iles River.
These professionals are well versed in the specifics of the Rosemère and North Shore real estate market and the nuts and bolts of real estate transactions. They will help you showcase your property and present it in the best light to potential buyers.
Take advantage of their experience to find the best purchase offers and sell your property quickly and at the best price. You will save time and money. For a free evaluation of your property, call them at : 514.236.6282.
Rosemère, a proud, green and prosperous town
"The Town of Rosemère has been recognized for many years for the beauty of its territory and the richness and harmony of its community," states the municipality's website.
Bordering the magnificent Mille Îles River for 4.5 kilometers, the city offers tranquility and a beautiful environment on a territory of over 10 square kilometers.
Geographically advantaged by the development of the road network, notably highways 13, 15 and 640, the city also plays a leading commercial role while jealously protecting its rural character. This is what convinces many individuals, couples or families to settle in this charming municipality of the Lower Laurentians.
From summer visitors to permanent residents
In 1898, the Rosemère train station was built and the region owes its development to the first Canadian Pacific locomotive. At that time, the town was essentially a vacation spot that gradually became more and more attractive to summer visitors. Many representatives of the English-speaking elite of the time established their summer residences here. The chapel, the country club and the golf club were created in the 1920s and 1930s.
Little by little, the summer residents became permanent residents of the city and their needs increased. The citizens of Rosemère then asked to be separated from Sainte-Thérèse parish in order to obtain their own maintenance services. In 1947, Rosemère became a parish in its own right. At the end of the 1950s, the parish became increasingly active. Numerous groups and associations were born. Rosemère then had a population of nearly 5,500.
This postcard shows the Plessis-Bélair Bridge, built in 1854 by Walter Miller and sold in 1857 to the Plessis-Bélair family. It was taken over by the Quebec government in 1940 and demolished in 1946. It was replaced by the Marius-Dufresne Bridge, named after its builder who died accidentally on the construction site. The bridge is used by route 117, and allows to join the regions of Laval and Laurentides. Source: Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec. Publisher: Charpentier
Long live the bungalows!
During this period and until 1975, the bungalows were developed, particularly north of Grande-Côte Road, in the Westgate area and around the golf course. In the 1970s, the Town of Rosemère began to develop its public facilities, notably the town hall, the community center and the municipal housing office.
It was also an important period of demographic growth. From this period until 1995, the Westgate, Ducharme, Bleury, Maisonneuve, Jardin des Tourelles and Thorncliffe sectors developed. The population increased from 6,200 (1961) to approximately 12,000 (1995). It will increase to around 14,000 inhabitants with the 5th phase of development, notably around the Vignobles, Langloiserie, Villas and Clervaux sectors and with the redevelopment of the Bleury Manor.
Today, 90% of the territory of the Town of Rosemère is built-up and the number of vacant lots is low. On the other hand, the potential for land to be redeveloped is interesting, particularly with Place Rosemère and the golf course. In addition, densification on Chemin de la Grande-Côte is desired. (Source: Portrait de la ville de Rosemère, Convercité)
The Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles
"A unique attraction, the Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles is the largest protected wildlife area in the metropolitan region. Discover the islands of the archipelago aboard the Blue Heron, our cruise boat, or by canoe, kayak, rabaska, paddle board, pedal boat or rowboat.
Explore our hiking trails, participate in a guided hike, tease the fish, experience an exceptional day camp. In winter, come cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, skating or ice fishing. And don't forget to visit the new Exploration Centre and its "Incredible, but true" exhibition!
Source: Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles.
Community Life: Organized Recreational Activities
Well supported by numerous volunteer organizations, Rosemère is also characterized by the quality of its community life. Outdoor parties, library, exhibitions, choir, sports meetings, outdoor sports, cultural activities, everything for everyone.
- The Library offers many family activities such as the BiblioNomade, the Club des Aventuriers, Au Fil de l'Eau etc...
- Rosemère en fleurs is a contest where all citizens can register for free.
- Festive events such as Blanc sur Blanc in June, Citizen's Day in August and Harvest Festival in September.
- Various summer activities: outdoor cinema, Floréat en art, family shows and summer concerts.
Sports and recreation
The municipality offers its citizens quality services and functional, modern facilities for a wide range of sports in all seasons. The park system is well planned and goes well beyond the recognized standards in terms of surface area. Rosemère organizes day camps for young people and provides a dumping ground for residents who want to take advantage of the Mille-Îles River waterway.
Distinctions and quality of life
Over the past 25 years, the City has received some 50 awards and distinctions in various competitions in Quebec and Canada (winner of 2018 Collectivités en fleurs), for its initiatives in horticultural beautification, landscaping and urban forestry.
It also represented Canada at the 1st edition of the Nations in Bloom competition in England in 1997, where the city obtained second place. For 2015-2017, the City has been awarded five "fleurons" by the Corporation des fleurons du Québec, which is the highest distinction of this national horticultural classification program.
Rosemère also hosted the 44th Quebec Winter Games in 2009. In 2019, L'Actualité reports that Rosemère ranks 7th in its list of Quebec cities where it is good to live, based on data from the national ranking conducted by Maclean's magazine.
Useful links
- City of Rosemere
- Town of Rosemère-Facebook
- Rosemère Parks
- Parc de la Rivière-des-Mille-Îles
- The Secret Gardens of Rosemère
- Rosemère in Bloom
- Rosemère - Quebec History
- CMM - Territorial Portraits / Rosemère
- The best hikes in Rosemere
- Rosemère - What to do with your family
- The best restaurants
- The 10 best restaurant-bars
- The best lodgings
- CCITB
- Tourism Lower Laurentians
- Nature and Environment Blog
- Spa Le Finlandais
- Rosemère Square
Text sources
- Town of Rosemere
- Rosemère - Wikipédia
- Quebec History - Rosemère
- Article L'Actualité - The 2019 list of cities
- Nature and Environment Blog
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