Dollard-des-Ormeaux

For the colonist and soldier in New France, see Adam Dollard des Ormeaux.

Dollard-des-Ormeaux Dollard-Des Ormeaux
City
Skyline of Dollard-des-Ormeaux
Flag Coat of arms of Dollard-des-Ormeaux Coat of arms Logo
Nickname(s): D.D.O., Dollard
Motto: Viribus Unitas
Location on Island of Montreal. (Outlined areas indicate demerged municipalities). Location on Island of Montreal. (Outlined areas indicate demerged municipalities).
Dollard-des-Ormeaux Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates:
Country	Canada
Province	Quebec
Region	Montreal
RCM	None
Founded	1924
Constituted	January 1, 2006
Government
• Mayor	Edward Janiszewski
• Federal riding	Pierrefonds—Dollard
• Prov. riding	Robert-Baldwin
Area
• Total	15.10 km2 (5.83 sq mi)
• Land	15.10 km2 (5.83 sq mi)
Population (2011)
• Total	49,637
• Density	3,286.7/km2 (8,513/sq mi)
• Pop 2006-2011	1.4%
• Dwellings	17,355
Time zone	EST (UTC−5)
• Summer (DST)	EDT (UTC−4)
Postal code(s)	H9A, H9B, H9G
Area code(s)	514 and 438
Highways	No major routes
Website	www.ville.ddo.qc.ca

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City hall

Dollard-des-Ormeaux (often referred to as D.D.O. or simply Dollard) is a predominantly English-speaking on-island suburb of Montreal in southwestern Quebec, Canada. The town was named after French martyr Adam Dollard des Ormeaux.

The town was merged with the city of Montreal for several years, but its residents elected to reinstate the city as a separate entity in 2006.

In 2001, the official Commission de toponymie du Québec ruled that the correct way to write the city's name was Dollard-Des Ormeaux (one hyphen, one space, all title caps). However, this was not widely accepted and is rarely used in practice. In particular, as of 2014, the city's own website does not use this way of writing the city's name.

History

Early history

In 1714, the area was part of the Parish of St-Joachim de Pointe-Claire. It became part of the Parish of Ste-Geneviève when it detached from Pointe-Claire in 1845.

On July 29, 1924, Dollard-des-Ormeaux detached from the Parish of Ste-Geneviève and became a separate municipality in response to a tax imposed by the Parish road improvements on Gouin Boulevard. Its first mayor was Hormidas Meloche.

The town's name honours the French martyr Adam Dollard des Ormeaux, who was killed by the Iroquois at Long Sault in 1660.

Later history

The City of Dollard-des-Ormeaux obtained a new charter and was incorporated as a city on February 4, 1960.

Dollard-des-Ormeaux was originally a bedroom community in the early 1960s. In 1961, there were 1,800 residents, and there were 25,000 in 1971.

One of its original main axes, Anselme-Lavigne Street in the Westpark neighbourhood, is named for a farmer who sold his land to the Belcourt Construction Company. Many of the streets in the Sunnydale neighbourhood, including "Sunshine" and "Hyman", are named for members in the prominent Zunenshine family who owned Belcourt. The community is a mixture of residential and commercial properties. Des Sources and St-Jean Boulevards are its main commercial arteries.

The Town Hall was located in a house on Des Sources Boulevard in the early 1960s, and was moved to an 1806 French-Canadian farmhouse in 1964.

During Canada's centennial anniversary in 1967, the town decided to create a "Centennial Park," featuring a man-made lake and hills. It was suggested to use this project for a reservoir for stormwater drainage, as the City was faced with the need to expand surface drainage pipes. However the project ran into problems and became a local scandal and a major drain on resources. It was finally completed in the 1970s, albeit overdue and overbudget.

Dollard-des-Ormeaux was included in the Montreal Urban Community when that government was created in 1970.

Recent years

On January 1, 2002, as part of the 2002–2006 municipal reorganization of Montreal, it merged with the city of Montreal and became part of the Dollard-Des Ormeaux–Roxboro borough. After a change of government and a 2004 demerger referendum, Dollard-des-Ormeaux was reconstituted as an independent city on January 1, 2006. It is now the Montreal Island's most populous city outside Montreal.

Parks and facilities

Dollard is known for its many well-attended green spaces, providing a park within one kilometre of each home. Notable parks include Centennial Park, Westminster Park and Baffin Park.

Dollard-des-Ormeaux is home to the Dollard Civic Centre which serves as city hall, the public library and houses ice skating and swimming facilities.

Government

The city government consists of eight city councillors and a mayor.

1. Zoé Bayouk (District 1)
2. Errol Johnson (District 2)
3. Mickey Guttman (District 3)
4. Herbert Brownstein (District 4)
5. Morris Vesely (District 5)
6. Peter Prassas (District 6)
7. Alex Bottausci (District 7)
8. Colette Gauthier (District 8)

Since the City's incorporation in 1960, there have been six mayors. They are Alfred Labrosse (1960–1963), Frederick T. Wilson (1963–1968), Gerald Dephoure (1968–1978), Jean Cournoyer (1978–1982), Gerry Weiner (1982–1984) and Ed Janiszewski (1984–present).

Municipal Patrol

Founded in 1980, a preventative patrol service was initially created to enhance public safety in the city and to enforce parking violations after the merger of police departments on the Island of Montreal. The service is responsible for multiple by-law enforcement, crime prevention, emergency measures, and community relations.

Education

The Lester B. Pearson School Board operates four Anglophone public schools in the area. Schools operated by the LBPSB include Springdale Elementary School, Sunshine Academy, Westpark Elementary School, and Wilder Penfield Elementary School.

The Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys operates Francophone public schools, including École primaire Dollard-Des Ormeaux, the École primaire du Bois-de-Liesse, the École primaire Saint-Luc, and the École secondaire des Sources.

Private schools include West Island College, Emmanuel Christian School, and Hebrew Foundation School.

Demographics

Historical populations
Year	Pop.	±%
1966	12,297	—
1971	25,215	+105.1%
1976	36,837	+46.1%
1981	39,940	+8.4%
1986	43,089	+7.9%
1991	46,922	+8.9%
1996	47,826	+1.9%
2001	48,206	+0.8%
2006	48,930	+1.5%
2011	49,637	+1.4%

Ethnic origin (2006)

Ethnicity	Population	Percentage (%)
Canadian	6,210	16%
Jewish	4,950	13%
French	4,410	11%
Italian	3,380	9%
English	3,315	8%
Irish	2,820	7%
East Indian	2,735	7%
Polish	2,470	6%
Scottish	2,345	6%
Russian	1,680	4%
Lebanese	1,670	4%
Greek	1,655	4%
Filipino	1,400	4%
Chinese	1,395	4%
German	1,315	3%

Home language (from 1996 to 2011)

Home Language (1996)	Population	Pct (%)
English	29,905	62.75%
French	8,635	18.1%
Both English and French	1,055	2.2%
Other languages	7,800	16.4%

Home Language (2006)	Population	Pct (%)
English	30,550	62.7%
French	7,780	16%
Both English and French	860	2%
Other languages	9495	19.5%

Home Language (2011)	Population	Pct (%)
English	29,675	60%
French	7,970	16.1%
Both English and French	960	1.9%
Other languages	9,920	20%

First official language spoken (1996 and 2011)

First official language spoken (1996)	Population	Pct (%)
English	33,460	70.2%
French	13,215	27.7%
Other languages	985	2.1%

First official language spoken (2011)	Population	Pct (%)
English	34,950	70.7%
French	13,485	27.3%
Other languages	990	2.0%

Religion (2001)

Religion	Population	Percentage	% (of total in Quebec)
Catholic	18,820	39.3%	0.3%
Jewish	10,115	21.1%	11.2%
Protestant	6,085	12.7%	1.8%
Christian Orthodox	3,795	7.9%	3.8%
No religious affiliation	2,835	5.9%	0.7%
Muslim	2,615	5.5%	2.4%
Hindu	1,415	3%	5.8%
Christian, n.i.e.	935	2%	1.6%
Sikh	710	1.5%	8.6%
Buddhist	445	0.9%	1%
Eastern religions	65	0.1%	1.9%
Other	15	0.03%	0.3%

See also

• List of former boroughs of Montreal
• Montreal Merger
• Municipal reorganization in Quebec

External links

• Official site
• Dollard-des-Ormeaux at The Canadian Encyclopedia