Once a thriving village. Now a vibrant Montreal neighbourhood. Welcome to Nouveau-Bordeaux.
Nouveau-Bordeaux a neighbourhood in Ahuntsic-Cartierville. It boasts a rich history. Originally known as Bordeaux it was an independent city. Annexed to Montreal in 1910. This happened alongside its neighbour Ahuntsic.
The area experienced significant growth in the 1960s and 70s. A housing boom transformed the landscape. Many bungalows and triplexes appeared. Even some high-rise buildings emerged.
Imagine the old Bordeaux railway station. It once stood here. Now the Bois-de-Boulogne station serves the area. It’s a commuter rail station operated by Exo on the Saint-Jérôme line. Nearby sits the Bordeaux Prison a stark reminder of the neighbourhood’s past.
The Rivière des Prairies forms Nouveau-Bordeaux’s northern border. Ahuntsic lies to the northeast. Saint-Laurent to the southeast. Cartierville to the southwest. These boundaries define the unique character of Nouveau-Bordeaux.
Famous figures have roots here. Maurice Richard the hockey legend. The author Claude Jasmin lived and wrote here for over two decades. Comte Daeylar a wealthy French landowner. He owned the Jubinville farm in the original Saint-Joseph-de-Bordeaux parish.
The Galeries de Normandie shopping mall. It stands proudly in Bordeaux’s north. A testament to the neighbourhood’s ongoing evolution. From humble beginnings to a modern shopping centre. Nouveau-Bordeaux has truly come a long way.
So take a moment to soak it all in. The history. The architecture. The vibrant community. Today’s Nouveau-Bordeaux is a fascinating blend of old and new. A testament to Montreal’s ever-changing urban fabric. A unique and captivating place.