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Geography

Rosemont, now known as Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, is both a borough of the City of Montreal and unique federal electoral district in Quebec. It is located on the north eastern region of the Island. The borough includes the districts of Petite-Patrie and Rosemont, two individual areas that were combined to form one unit in 2002 during the municipal mergers. The borough lies across an area of 11 kilometers squared and as of 2001 the population was 103,458. It is the second largest borough in Montreal.

History 

Rosemont was established as a federal electoral district in 1976. It was a newly created area that had been assembled from parts of the Papineau, Saint-Michel, and Maisonneuve-Rosemont districts. It has had representatives in the Canadian House Commons since 1979.

Rosemont was once a mainly agricultural area on the Island and wasn't truly developed until the real estate mogul M. Dandurant bought many of the farms under the Rosemont Land Company. The newly acquired area was renamed Rosemont in 1905 and the land was parceled for middle-class homes outside of the city of Montreal. In the early part of the 1900s, there were large projects planned for the Rosemont area including the establishment of an elaborate parks system and sewer line. However, the plans proved too expensive for the fledgling community and it was merged into Montreal proper in 1910. During the 1950s it was home to the Agnus Workshop, a large industrial plant owned by Canadian Pacific. However, the factory lost revenue and began to shut down during the later part of the century, leaving little commerce in Rosemont for several decades.

Economy

Predominantly a residential area, Rosemont has long been considered a quiet suburban area for families, students, and twenty-somethings. Due to this reputation, the borough hasn't always been the center of much commercial or economic growth, however over the past few years business has increased, thanks in part to the development of the Agnus Technopole commercial and industrial mall on the site of the old Agnus Workshop. Now, Masson Street, also called the Promenade Masson, and Plaza Saint-Hubert are growing commercial centers. Promenade Masson is home to many small and independent shops and cafes, while the Plaza boasts the only glass canopy in Canada.

Recreations 

In spite of its tranquil nature, Rosemont is home to many interesting attractions, including Montreal's Botanical Gardens and Insectarium. Rosemont also boasts its own "Little Italy" on an area of St. Laurent Boulevard, famous for its espressos.