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Baie-d'Urfé, Quebec


 
Baie-d'Urfé, located near to the western tip of the Island of Montreal, was a city in Quebec, Canada. After the amalgamation of the Island's 27 distinct municipalities, it was merged with neighbouring Beaconsfield to create the Borough of Beaconsfield-Baie-d'Urfé, in the new city of Montreal. Baie-d'Urfé is a "bedroom community" that extends from Autoroute 20 to Lac Saint-Louis -- primarily residential, it is characterized by detached houses on large lots. The municipality has retained a rural charm, accentuated by its lack of sidewalks and limited commercial activity. It is a favourite spot for boaters, who use the local marinas. The community is located within the region typically referred to as the West Island.

Baie-d'Urfé is named after François-Saturnin Lascaris d'Urfé, or L'Abbé d'Urfé. He was the community's first pastor, who was sent by the Gentlemen of Saint-Sulpice to serve as a missionary for the Parish of Saint-Louis-du-Boul-de-l'Île (which was later renamed in his honour), a small community of settlers, soldiers, traders, and Indians.








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