History of Pointe-Claire, Montréal, Québec, Canada

1709 – Pointe-Claire windmill (1, rue Saint-Joachim) is built.

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1713 – Pointe-Claire parish is first established in the name of St. Francis of Sales and dedicated to St. Joachim the following year.

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1832 - The Parish of Pointe Claire,
by a regulation made Sept. 20, 1721, confirmed by an Order in Council, Mar. 3, 1722, extends from Cote de Ste. Anne to Cote St. Remi, and includes the lower part of Isle Perrot. The greatest extent of land possessed by any one person is 328 arpents. All the lands are conceded and on terms similar to those in the P. of Ste. Anne.

Population 1543
Churches, R.C. 1
Cures 1
Presbyteries 1
Convents 1
Schools 1
Villages 1
Corn-mills 1

Name of church - St. Joachim
A Topographical Dictionary of The Province of Lower Canada by Joseph Bouchette, Esq., London, 1832

1859
MONTREAL, an island of Lower Canada, at the confluence of the Grand Ottawa river with the St. Lawrence, 580 m. from the mouth of the latter river. It is of a triangular shape, 32 m. long, by from 5 to 10 1/ 2 m. broad. The Riveres-des-Prairies separates it on the NW from Isle Jesus, which is 21 m. long, and 6 m. wide, and is connected with it by a wooden bridge. The island forms the county of M., and is divided into the 9 parishes of St. Ann, St. Genevieve, Pointe-Claire, La Chine, Sault-au-Recollet, St. Laurent, Rivieres-des-Prairies, Pointe-aux-Trembles, and Longue Pointe...

A Gazetteer of the World: Or, Dictionary of Geographical Knowledge, Volume 5
Publisher A. Fullarton, 1859

1873
POINTE CLAIRE, an incorporated village of Quebec, capital of the co. of Jacques Carrier, situated on the Island of Montreal, on the N. shore of the River St. Lawrence, with a station on the G. T. R., 14½ miles from Montreal. It contains a telegraph office, 3 stores, and 2 hotels. Pop. 461.
Lovell's gazetteer of British North America; J. Lovell; Montreal, 1873

1895 - Pointe Claire
Pointe Claire, pwāst klair, a village of Quebec, capital of the co. of Jacques Cartier, on the island of Montreal, on the N. shore of the river St. Lawrence, and on the Grand Trunk Railway, 14 1/ 2 miles from Montreal. Pop. 461.
Lippincott's Gazetteer of the World: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World Containing Notices of Over One Hundred and Twenty-five Thousand Places ... Joseph Thomas January 1, 1895 J.B. Lippincott

1906
Pointe Claire, a post-village of Jacques Cartier co., Quebec, on the island of Montreal, on the N. shore of the river St. Lawrence, and on the Grand Trunk R., 14 1/ 2 miles from Montreal. Pop. about 550.
Lippincott's New Gazetteer: A Complete Pronouncing Gazetteer Or Geographical Dictionary of the World, Containing the Most Recent and Authentic Information Respecting the Countries, Cities, Towns ... in Every Portion of the Globe Publisher J.B. Lippincott Company, 1906

1922 - Église de Sainte-Jeanne-de-Chantal established at Pointe-Claire

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Point-Claire
Pointe-Claire, Qué, City, pop 30 161 (2006c), 29 286 (2001c), inc 1911. Pointe-Claire is a residential suburb of MONTRÉAL and a member of the Montréal Urban Community. This west island city is located between DORVAL to the east and BEACONSFIELD to the west. It is about 20 km west from downtown Montréal.

Pointe-Claire was first set up as a village municipality under the name of Saint-Joachim-de-la-Pointe-Claire in 1854. Its name was shortened when it was incorporated. The original Roman Catholic parish of Saint-Joachim (1714) was centered on a point of land jutting out into Lac Saint-Louis, designated as Pointe-Claire as early as 1684 by Nicolas Perrot, a fur trader and explorer. The "clear view" offered to those who looked out unto the lake from the point of land explains the origin of the name. The church (1884), convent (1867) and mill (1708) still stand on that site.

Pointe-Claire was at first a small village and summer retreat for Montréalers. The old village still retains... Read MORE...

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Pointe-Claire:
Pointe-Claire Village: Start your visit with a stroll through the Pointe-Claire Village. This historic district is brimming with boutiques, cafes, and art galleries. It's a great place to soak up the local culture and charm.

Valois Village: Another lovely village in Pointe-Claire, Valois Village is known for its small-town feel. Explore the shops and eateries while taking in the quaint atmosphere.

Lakeside Park: Enjoy the scenic beauty of Lake Saint-Louis at Lakeside Park. You can go for a leisurely walk, have a picnic, or just relax by the water. It's an excellent spot for families.

Stewart Hall Cultural Center: This cultural center hosts various art exhibitions, music performances, and other events throughout the year. Check out their schedule to see what's happening during your visit.

Pointe-Claire Canoe Club: If you're into water sports, consider renting a canoe or a kayak at the Pointe-Claire Canoe Club. Paddle along the shores of Lake Saint-Louis and enjoy the... Read MORE...