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Geography

Pointe Claire is a town located in the south western region of the Island of Montreal referred to as the West Island. It is surrounded by the municipalities of Dorval, Beaconsfield, Dollard-Des Ormeaux, and Kirkland and is bordered on the south by Lac Saint-Louis. As of 2006, Pointe Claire had a population of just over 30,000.

History 

During the municipal mergers of 2002, Pointe Claire was combined with the City of Montreal, however chose to revoke the referendum in 2004. It was re-established as a separate entity on January 1, 2006.

Unlike many of the other territories on the Island of Montreal, Pointe Claire was not settled until the end of the 1600s. It was originally developed along with the road that led to the shore of the lake and was comprised of three districts: St. Remy, St. Jean, and St. Charles. The parish was first named for St. Francis of Sales in 1713, and then rededicated in 1714 to St. Joachim. The fledgling community was comprised of 33 land lots that were roughly 225 acres in area and was populated predominantly by farmers. In 1845, Pointe Claire became incorporated as a civil entity and was then established as a town in 1854.

Toward the end of the 1800s, the agrarian demographic of the municipality began to change as a English speaking colonists chose the rural lands near the lake for their country residences. The creation of the Grand Trunk Railway and the Canadian Pacific Railway in the 1800s connected Point Claire to the heart of Montreal, and in 1940 the development of Autoroute 20 made the town officially a commuter's suburb. Aside from lake-centered businesses like sailing groups and boat launches, the residents of Pointe Claire typically work in the city of Montreal.

Municipal 

Pointe Claire is managed by eight city councilors and a mayor. The former three districts of the original parish have now been extended to eight, including Cedar-Le Village, Lakeside, Valois, Cedar Park Heights, Lakeside Heights, Seigniory, Northview, and Oneida. The current mayor is Bill McMurchie, and he oversees a population of predominantly white, English-speaking residents.

Economy and Recreations 

The average household income for Pointe Claire was $61,133, and inhabitants are primarily employed in business, finance, and administrative vocations.

Pointe Claire is very proud of its residents, and boasts several prominent Canadian figures, including Olympic athletes, National Hockey League players, musicians, and tennis players. Pointe Claire is also home to L.P. Ladouceur, long-snapper for the American football team the Dallas Cowboys.