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Bromont

Coordinates: 45°19′N 72°39′W / 45.317°N 72.650°W / 45.317; -72.650
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Bromont, Canada
Ville de Bromont
City
City of Bromont
Aerial view of Bromont
Aerial view of Bromont
Motto: 
Ville Branchée
Location within Brome-Missisquoi RCM
Location within Brome-Missisquoi RCM
Bromont, Canada is located in Southern Quebec
Bromont, Canada
Bromont, Canada
Location in southern Quebec
Coordinates: 45°19′N 72°39′W / 45.317°N 72.650°W / 45.317; -72.650[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionEstrie
RCMBrome-Missisquoi
ConstitutedJanuary 27, 1973
Government
[3][4]
 • MayorLouis Villeneuve[2]
 • Federal ridingBrome—Missisquoi
 • Prov. ridingBrome-Missisquoi
Area
[3][5]
 • Total
116.10 km2 (44.83 sq mi)
 • Land114.05 km2 (44.03 sq mi)
Elevation
139 m (456 ft)
Population
 (2021)[5]
 • Total
11,357
 • Density99.6/km2 (258/sq mi)
 • Pop 2016-2021
Increase 25.6%
 • Dwellings
6,249
Time zoneUTC−05:00 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−04:00 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
J2L
Area code(s)450 and 579
Highways
A-10
R-139
R-241
Websitewww.bromont.com

Bromont is a city in southern Quebec, Canada, at the base of Mont Brome; it is in the Brome-Missisquoi Regional County Municipality. The Bromont area and its resort, Ski Bromont, is well known as a tourist destination for its downhill skiing, mountain biking, BMX-riding and water slides. It also features golf and equestrian events in moderate weather. Bromont also boasts a high-tech industrial park, which includes IBM,[6] General Electric, and Teledyne DALSA. Bromont (Roland Désourdy) Airport serves the region.

In the southern portion of the city lies Lac Bromont, the largest lake within the city limits, and the smaller Lac Gale, near which is built BALNEA Spa, the largest bathhouse resort in Quebec.

History

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Bromont was envisioned by Roland Désourdy (1917–2011). In 1963 he became the first French Canadian Master of the Montreal Hunt.

Bromont was developed in 1964, as a model resort community, based in Brome County.[7][8]

In 1966, Bromont annexed the town of West Shefford, Quebec, which had been founded in 1792 and was a stop on the stagecoach route between Montreal and Sherbrooke, Quebec.[9]

On June 9, 2014, the International Federation for Equestrian Sports (FEI) chose Bromont as the site of the 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games.[10] The main venue for the games was supposed to be the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park.[11][12] On July 22, 2016, Bromont was forced to withdraw from hosting the event because of financial problems.[13]

In 2001, the Bromont Velodrome opened - using a wooden track bought from Atlanta following the 1996 Summer Olympics. This wooden outdoor cycling track was used for 20 years before closing in 2020. It was replaced by the Vélodrome Sylvan Adams - a purpose built indoor sports centre built at a cost of $22m, which opened in September 2022.[14]

Hyundai plant

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In 1989, Hyundai Auto Canada Inc. opened a stamping and assembly plant in Bromont, employing 800. The 150,000 m2 (1,600,000 sq ft) plant was situated on an 850,000 m2 (9,100,000 sq ft) site, with body, paint and trim shops, as well as a pumping station for the plant, a paint residue treatment plant, and administrative offices. The plant cost $387.7 million, with Quebec and Canadian federal government subsidies of $131 million.[15]

The plant was designed to manufacture approximately 2,000 Hyundai Sonatas per week.[15] Subsequently, Chrysler and Hyundai considered a joint venture that would have Chrysler rebranding the Sonata manufactured at Bromont, but later said the deal had failed.[16] The Bromont plant was operational for four years before it closed in 1994, with Hyundai's sales unable to support the plant.[17] Hyundai subsequently sold the plant to Olymbec Inc.[17] It subdivided the plant, leasing the former paint and assembly plant to Goodyear from February 2007. The former metal stamping portion of the plant was leased to AAER Inc., a manufacturer of wind turbines based in Quebec.

Geography

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Located between Montreal and Sherbrooke close to Granby, Bromont's landscape is characterized by a mountain with several summits, called Mont Brome (or Bromont), Mount Gale, and a smaller top, almost a hill, Mount Soleil (literally mount Sun). In contrast, the terrain around this mountainous mass is flat and has hills and vales sparsely distributed. This is crossed by the Yamaska river, flowing in from Fulford from its source Lake Brome, separated from Bromont by Iron Hill and Fulford (both parts of Lac-Brome), and running into Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby. Two lakes, Bromont and Gale, pool between the mountaintops of Mont Brome; Gale Lake, on Mount Gale, is fed by waters of the mountain. The surface of the territory is naturally covered by mixed forest and grasslands, sometimes exploited as grazing grounds or farmland.

Another portion has been developed. Much of Bromont's surface is crisscrossed by roads and trails, including a section of Quebec Autoroute 10 which connects Montreal and Sherbrooke, with access to Bromont at two exits (74 and 78). This network has many touristic crossroads, a historic village, many neighbourhoods with housing and shops, as well as a technology industrial park. Many spaces that are not covered by woodland are cultivated, others are home to large herbivorous domestic animals like cows, horses, and alpacas.

A natural domain established on Mount Gale includes a protected area, uniting privately owned lands for conservation and hiking. In spite of these conservation efforts, a large part of Mount Brome is intensively developed. Bromont, montagne d'experiences is a mountain resort, including alpine skiing (day and night), a water park and a DH bike park.

Biodiversity

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A spotted salamander on Mont Gale

The environment within Bromont's city limits has allowed special ecosystems to develop; indeed, mountainous terrain, the presence of water in the form of lakes, creeks, and the river, the blend of trees, and the expanse of prairie permit various flora and fauna to flourish there. On Mount Gale, it is possible to observe species of amphibians that only thrive at higher elevations; the lakes harbour many species of fish, amphibians, water birds, turtles, and aquatic mammals such as muskrat.

Humans in the area have kept many species of domestic animals that populate the fields and roam wild just the same; house cats, dogs, and horses are among the most common in the municipality. Fields and forests serve as breeding grounds for many species of birds, some of which remain all year, though a large portion migrates south during the colder months. These include Canada geese, European starling, American crows, and black-capped chickadees. Many animals coveted by hunters and trappers also inhabit the land, like red fox, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey; raccoon and deer are often victims of roadkill.

Covering most of the territory, vegetation of many kinds thrives. A majority of Bromont is covered by forests, though different kinds of vegetation can be found in grasslands and urban developments. Biodiversity is a matter of pride in the region and Bromont aims to respect it.[18]

Demographics

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Historical Census Data - Bromont, Quebec[19]
YearPop.±%
1966 110—    
1971 1,961+1682.7%
1976 2,505+27.7%
1981 2,733+9.1%
1986 2,838+3.8%
1991 3,408+20.1%
1996 4,290+25.9%
2001 4,808+12.1%
2006 6,049+25.8%
2011 7,649+26.5%
2016 9,041+18.2%
2021 11,357+25.6%

In the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Bromont had a population of 11,357 living in 5,062 of its 6,249 total private dwellings, a change of 25.6% from its 2016 population of 9,041. With a land area of 114.05 km2 (44.03 sq mi), it had a population density of 99.6/km2 (257.9/sq mi) in 2021.[20]

Canada census – Bromont community profile
202120162011
Population11,357 (+25.6% from 2016)9,041 (+18.2% from 2011)7,649 (+26.5% from 2006)
Land area114.05 km2 (44.03 sq mi)114.13 km2 (44.07 sq mi)114.42 km2 (44.18 sq mi)
Population density99.6/km2 (258/sq mi)79.2/km2 (205/sq mi)66.9/km2 (173/sq mi)
Median age47.6 (M: 47.2, F: 48.0)44.2 (M: 44.1, F: 44.3)41.4 (M: 41.3, F: 41.4)
Private dwellings6,249 (total)  5,062 (occupied)5,198 (total)  4,293 (total) 
Median household income$100,000$77,040$68,993
References: 2021[21] 2016[22] 2011[23] earlier[24][25]
Canada Census Mother Tongue - Bromont, Quebec[19]
Census Total
French
English
French & English
Other
Year Responses Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop % Count Trend Pop %
2021
11,270
 10,160 Increase 24.1% 90.2% 600 Increase 26.3% 5.3% 165 Increase 65.0% 1.5% 285 Increase 39.0% 2.5%
2016
8,880
 8,185 Increase 17.6% 91.0% 475 Increase 9.2% 5.3% 100 Steady 0.0% 1.1% 205 Increase 46.4% 2.3%
2011
7,635
 6,960 Increase 30.1% 91.2% 435 Increase 3.6% 5.7% 100 Increase 185.7% 1.3% 140 Decrease 41.7% 1.8%
2006
6,045
 5,350 Increase 25.4% 88.5% 420 Increase 16.7% 7.0% 35 Decrease 12.5% 0.6% 240 Increase 84.6% 4.0%
2001
4,795
 4,265 Increase 14.5% 89.0% 360 Decrease 6.5% 7.5% 40 Decrease 57.9% 0.8% 130 Increase 550.0% 2.7%
1996
4,225
 3,725 n/a 88.2% 385 n/a 9.1% 95 n/a 2.3% 20 n/a 0.5%

Government

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Bromont federal election results[26]
Year Liberal Conservative Bloc Québécois New Democratic Green
2021 39% 2,419 14% 845 35% 2,153 6% 384 3% 169
2019 46% 2,808 8% 464 31% 1,929 8% 478 6% 373
2015 45% 1,632 9% 341 18% 676 25% 916 2% 91
Bromont provincial election results[27]
Year CAQ Liberal QC solidaire Parti Québécois
2018 49% 2,946 20% 1,231 17% 1,003 10% 627
2014 33% 1,584 36% 1,745 8% 369 23% 1,127

Bromont forms part of the federal electoral district of Brome—Missisquoi and has been represented by Pascale St-Onge of the Liberal Party since 2021. Provincially, Bromont is part of the Brome-Missisquoi electoral district and is represented by Isabelle Charest of the Coalition Avenir Québec since 2018.

List of Mayors

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Name From To
Germain Désourdy 1964 1977
Robert Leboeu 1977 1978
Pierre Jacob 1978 1982
Pierre Bellefleur 1982 1996
Robert Désourdy 1996 1998
Pauline Quinlan 1998 2017
Louis Villeneuve[2] 2017

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Banque de noms de lieux du Québec: Reference number 8605". toponymie.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Commission de toponymie du Québec.
  2. ^ a b Conseil municipal
  3. ^ a b "Répertoire des municipalités: Geographic code 46078". www.mamh.gouv.qc.ca (in French). Ministère des Affaires municipales et de l'Habitation.
  4. ^ "Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: BROME--MISSISQUOI (Quebec)". Archived from the original on 2009-06-09. Retrieved 2009-04-20.
  5. ^ a b "Tableau des données, Profil du recensement, Recensement de la population de 2021". 9 February 2022.
  6. ^ Marotte, Bertrand (October 20, 2014). "IBM plant in Quebec not part of semiconductor divestiture". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 2018-10-06.
  7. ^ The Yamaska, "New City Of Bromont Is Created", 27 May 1964 (accessed 27 March 2010)
  8. ^ Granby Leader-Mail, "Model-town, Bromont Seeks Funds For Reservoir", 16 September 1964 (accessed 27 March 2010)
  9. ^ The Gazette (Montreal), "Sleepy Bromont to be awakened by a giant", James Farrabee', 9 June 1970 (accessed 27 March 2010)
  10. ^ Canada to host 2018 World Equestrian Games Archived 2014-07-05 at the Wayback Machine
  11. ^ Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park Home Website
  12. ^ Bromont 2018 mark 1,000 days until World Equestrian Games
  13. ^ Bromont axed as 2018 World Equestrian Games host due to financial problems
  14. ^ Racine, Jean-François. "Bromont: une longue attente de 33 ans pour le seul vélodrome couvert au Québec". Le Journal de Québec (in French). Retrieved 2022-12-31.
  15. ^ a b "Hyundai to Add Quebec Plant". The New York Times, AP report, July 5, 1989. 5 July 1989. Retrieved 27 April 2010.
  16. ^ "Chrysler And Hyundai Venture Off". The New York Times, Doron P. Levin, July 24, 1990. 24 July 1990. Retrieved 27 April 2010.
  17. ^ a b "Hyundai CEO wants Canadian car plant". The Toronto Star, Tony Van Alphen, Sep 14 2009. 14 September 2009. Archived from the original on 2009-10-08. Retrieved 27 April 2010.
  18. ^ "Développement durable". www.bromont.net/. Bromont. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
  19. ^ a b Statistics Canada: 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021 census
  20. ^ "Population and dwelling counts: Canada, provinces and territories, and census subdivisions (municipalities), Quebec". Statistics Canada. February 9, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  21. ^ "2021 Community Profiles". 2021 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. February 4, 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-19.
  22. ^ "2016 Community Profiles". 2016 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 12, 2021. Retrieved 2022-04-28.
  23. ^ "2011 Community Profiles". 2011 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. March 21, 2019. Retrieved 2014-03-12.
  24. ^ "2006 Community Profiles". 2006 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. August 20, 2019.
  25. ^ "2001 Community Profiles". 2001 Canadian census. Statistics Canada. July 18, 2021.
  26. ^ "Official Voting Results Raw Data (poll by poll results in Bromont)". Elections Canada. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
  27. ^ "Official Voting Results by polling station (poll by poll results in Bromont)". Elections Québec. Retrieved March 3, 2023.
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