Beaconsfield, Quebec

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Beaconsfield
City
City of Beaconsfield
Ville de Beaconsfield  (French)
Beaurepaire Village
Beaurepaire Village
Coat of arms of Beaconsfield
Coat of arms
Motto(s): 
Forti Nihil Difficile: Nothing is Difficult to the Brave
Location on the Island of Montreal. (Outlined areas indicate demerged municipalities).
Location on the Island of Montreal.
(Outlined areas indicate demerged municipalities).
Beaconsfield is located in Southern Quebec
Beaconsfield
Beaconsfield
Location in southern Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°26′N 73°52′W / 45.433°N 73.867°W / 45.433; -73.867Coordinates: 45°26′N 73°52′W / 45.433°N 73.867°W / 45.433; -73.867[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionMontréal
RCMNone
Founded1698
TownJune 4, 1910
CityFebruary 23, 1966
Merged into Beaconsfield–Baie-D'UrféJanuary 1, 2002
ReconstitutedJanuary 1, 2006
Government
[2][3]
 • MayorGeorges Bourelle
 • Federal ridingLac-Saint-Louis
 • Prov. ridingJacques-Cartier
Area
[2][4]
 • Land11.0 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total19,324
 • Density1,759.9/km2 (4,558/sq mi)
 • Pop 2011-2016
Decrease 0.9%
 • Dwellings
6,660
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
H9W
Area code(s)514 and 438
Websitewww.beaconsfield.ca

Beaconsfield is a suburb on the Island of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Incorporated in 1910, named in honour of Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and close confidant of Queen Victoria, the city's historical roots go back as far as 1698. It is part of the Greater Montreal region locally referred to as the West Island. It is a prestigious residential community located on the north shore of Lac Saint-Louis, bordered on the west by Baie-D'Urfé, north by Kirkland and east by Pointe-Claire. Beaconsfield, in its current form, was developed as a cottage community by affluent Montreal residents. Over the decades, the city has transformed from summer homes, to year-round residents, and has flourished.[5]

The population of Beaconsfield, as of the Canada 2016 Census, is 19,324.[6] While the population is predominantly anglophone, 77% of residents speak both official languages of Canada. Most residents live in single-family homes, though there are residents of townhouses and apartment buildings.[6]

As part of the 2002–2006 municipal reorganization of Montreal Beaconsfield and neighbouring Baie-D'Urfé became the borough of Beaconsfield–Baie-D'Urfé and were merged into the city of Montreal. After a change of government, and the 2004 referendum, both Baie-D'Urfé and Beaconsfield voted to de-merge from Montreal. On January 1, 2006, they were reconstituted as independent municipalities. They still remain part of the urban agglomeration of Montreal.[7]

Government[]

The current mayor of Beaconsfield is . The city is currently served by six councillors:[8]

  1. Dominique Godin (District 1)
  2. Karen Messier (District 2)
  3. Robert Mercuri (District 3)
  4. David Newell (District 4)
  5. Roger Moss (District 5)
  6. Al Gardner (District 6)

The last Municipal Election was held on November 2017.

Sports and recreation[]

Beaconsfield has a number of parks and athletic facilities[9]

  • The Recreation Centre, an indoor recreation complex, with a full-sized ice rink, semi-Olympic pool, gymnasium and youth centre. It is home to the , a competitive swim club that has trained athletes from beginner to national competition levels. It is also home to the , a Quebec minor hockey league, and the Beaconsfield Oldtimers Hockey Association.
  • Two private yacht clubs on municipal land: [10] and Lord Reading Yacht Club.
  • A number of neighbourhood parks, playgrounds, and playing fields, including numerous soccer fields, outdoor ice rinks, and baseball fields. Beaconsfield is part of the Lakeshore league, which has sports teams that include hockey, baseball, soccer, football, and tennis.
  • The Beaconsfield Rugby Football Club which is a member of the Fédération de Rugby du Québec (FRQ).
  • Four community pools that offer swim lessons and public swimming.[11]
  • West Island Heritage Bicycle Trail[12]
  • Elm Ave Bike Path[13]
  • Skate park located at the Beaconsfield Recreation Centre

Parks and open spaces[]

Angell Woods[14]
  • Angell Woods: dog friendly
  • Christmas Park: baseball, tennis, and basketball during the summer and a hockey rink in the winter.
  • Windermere Park: Soccer, baseball, tennis, and basketball during the summer and a skating rink in the winter.
  • Centennial Beach: dog friendly
  • Saint James Park
  • Drummond
  • City Lane Park

Local landmarks[]

Centennial Hall community and cultural centre
  • Village Beaurepaire, a commercial development in the heart of Beaconsfield which began in 1925 with the opening of a general store by Sidney Cunningham, the first president of the Beaconsfield Citizen's Association.[15] Home to local bakeries, pubs, and shops.
  • The historic cultural centre, Centennial Hall], where exhibitions and concerts take place.
  • La Palette Art Gallery & Art School
  • The Beaconsfield Library, with an extensive digital and print collection and excellent reference services. Established in 1951, the library was housed in a broom closet and bookmobile. Only in 1968 did it move to its present location thanks to the financial aid of City Council.[16]
  • Heroes Park, honouring those who served.[17]

Demographics[]

Historical populations
YearPop.±%
196615,702—    
197119,395+23.5%
197620,417+5.3%
198119,613−3.9%
198619,301−1.6%
199119,616+1.6%
199619,414−1.0%
200119,310−0.5%
200619,194−0.6%
201119,505+1.6%
201619,324−0.9%
Home Language (2016)
Language Population Percentage (%)
English 13,035 71%
French 3,585 20%
Other 1,600 9%
Mother Tongue (2016)
Language Population Percentage (%)
English 10,150 55%
French 4,445 24%
Other 3,790 21%
Visible Minorities (2016)
Ethnicity Population Percentage (%)
Not a visible minority 16,570 87.1%
Visible minorities 2,460 12.9%

[18]

Education[]

Education in Beaconsfield, as common in the Montreal area, is operated by school boards divided linguistically. There is separate boards for instruction in English (Anglophone) and French (Francophone).

Francophone[]

The Centre de services scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys operates Francophone public schools, but were previously operated by the Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys until June 15, 2020. The change was a result of a law passed by the Quebec government that changed the school board system from denominational to linguistic.[19]

Francophone primary schools:

  • École primaire Beaconsfield
  • École primaire Saint-Rémi

Francophone special purpose school:

  • École primaire et secondaire John F. Kennedy

Anglophone[]

The Lester B. Pearson School Board (LBPSB) operates Anglophone public schools in Beaconsfield.[20]

Anglophone vocational Education:

Anglophone adult Education:

Anglophone secondary schools:

Anglophone primary schools:

  • Beacon Hill Elementary School
  • Christmas Park Elementary School
  • St. Edmund Elementary School
  • Sherbrooke Academy Junior & Senior Schools
  • Clearpoint Elementary School in Pointe-Claire serves some portions[21]

Local businesses[]

Places of worship[]

  • Beaconsfield United Church, located at 202 Woodside Road[25]
  • St. Edmund of Canterbury Church, Roman Catholic parish located at 105 Boulevard founded 1956[26]
  • Beaurepaire United Church, located at 25 Fieldfare Avenue founded 1924[27]
  • Christ Church Beaurepaire, Anglican parish located at 455 Church Street, founded 1924[28]

Transportation[]

Beaconsfield is served by the Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM) train system, with two stations, Beaconsfield and Beaurepaire, on the Vaudreuil-Hudson line which ends in downtown Montreal. The city is also served by Société de transport de Montréal (STM) bus lines 200, 201, 211, 217, 221, 354, 361, 382, 401, 405, 411, and 425. Beaconsfield is also served directly by one major highway, Highway 20 (Autoroute 20) with two exits in Beaconsfield, exit 45 at Avenue Woodland, and exit 48 at Boulevard St-Charles. Access to Beaconsfield is also possible from the Highway 40 (Autoroute 40), exit Boulevard St-Charles - south (Sud).

Notable residents[]

Madeline Aksich

Crime[]

Spanning the decade between 1995 and 2006 multiple homicides and murder-suicides took place inside homes that were all within 0.5 km (500 yd) of each other.[30][31][32]

  • April 1995, Frank Toope, a retired Anglican minister, and his wife Jocelyn were bludgeoned to death during a botched robbery by three youths — aged 13, 14 and 15. All three youths have since reoffended as adults.[33][34]
  • May 2001, Margareth and Ed Fertuck were axed to death by their schizophrenic son, Geoff Fertuck, who committed suicide by jumping in front of a train.[35]
  • September 2001, John Bauer shot and killed his wife Helen, their three sons, Jonathan, Wesley and Justin, father-in-law Elmer Carroll and business partner Lucio Beccherini, over a three-day span before taking his own life after setting his house on fire.[36] Their home was located on a street bordering Beaconsfield and Kirkland.[37]
  • October 2006, psychologist Dragolub Tzokovitch shot and killed his wife Mila Voynova, and two daughters, Iva and Alice, before taking his own life.[38][39]

See also[]

References and notes[]

  1. ^ Reference number 388457 of the Commission de toponymie du Québec (in French)
  2. ^ Jump up to: a b Ministère des Affaires municipales, des Régions et de l'Occupation du territoire: Beaconsfield Archived 2012-05-01 at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Parliament of Canada Federal Riding History: LAC-SAINT-LOUIS (Quebec)
  4. ^ 2011 Statistics Canada Census Profile: Beaconsfield, Quebec
  5. ^ Martin, Megan (May 2015). "Beaconsfield: A prestigious community located in a country-like setting on Lac-St-Louis" (PDF). The Montreal Gazette. Retrieved October 7, 2017.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Canada, Government of Canada, Statistics (8 February 2017). "Census Profile, 2016 Census - Beaconsfield, Ville [Census subdivision], Quebec and Montréal [Population centre], Quebec". www12.statcan.gc.ca. Retrieved 2017-10-07.
  7. ^ "Le Directeur général des élections du Québec". Le Directeur général des élections du Québec (in French). Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  8. ^ "City Council and Electoral Districts". www.beaconsfield.ca. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  9. ^ "Beaconsfield city - Information and advices". www.beaconsfield.ca. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  10. ^ Ethan. "Beaconsfield Yacht Club". www.canadianyachting.ca. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  11. ^ "Beaconsfield community pools". beconsfiled.ca. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  12. ^ "Beaconsfield Bicycle Trail". www.spoi.ca. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  13. ^ "Beaconsfield, Elm Ave. Bicycle Trail". www.maadigroup.com. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
  14. ^ Corriveau, Jeanne (2017). "Un propriétaire réclame 17,6 millions pour son terrain". Le Devoir (in French). ISSN 0319-0722. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  15. ^ Robert L. Baird, Gisèle Hall (1998). "Beaconsfield and Beaurepaire, A chronicle of the development of the City of Beaconsfield and the district of Beaurepaire" (PDF).
  16. ^ "Library". www.beaconsfield.ca. Retrieved 2017-10-10.
  17. ^ "Heroes Park Beaconsfield". www.heroesparkbeaconsfield.org/. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  18. ^ http://ville.montreal.qc.ca/pls/portal/docs/PAGE/MTL_STATS_FR/MEDIA/DOCUMENTS/PROFIL_SOCIOD%C9MO_BEACONSFIELD%202016.PDF
  19. ^ "ÉCOLES ET CENTRES." Commission Scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys. Retrieved on December 7, 2014.
  20. ^ "LBPSB - Lester B. Pearson School Board". lbpsb.qc.ca. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  21. ^ "School Board Map." Lester B. Pearson School Board. Retrieved on September 28, 2017.
  22. ^ "Plaza Beaconsfield – First Capital".
  23. ^ "Village de Beaurepaire".
  24. ^ "Directions - Elm Plaza - Beaconsfield - Beaconsfield, QC - QC".
  25. ^ "Beaconsfield United Church - Contact Us". www.beaconsfieldunitedchurch.com/. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  26. ^ "Saint Edmund of Canterbury -Home". saintedmundofcanterbury.com/. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  27. ^ "Beaurepaire United Church - History". mergingwaters.ca/. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  28. ^ "Christ Church Beaurepaire". Christ Church Beaurepaire. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
  29. ^ "Order of Canada - Madeline-Ann Aksich, C.M., M.B.A". Governor General of Canada website. Retrieved December 15, 2010.
  30. ^ "Three dead after Montreal domestic dispute". The Globe and Mail. 2009-04-07. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  31. ^ "PressReader.com - Connecting People Through News". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  32. ^ "beaconsfield is jinxed". www.migrogers.com. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  33. ^ "Murder in a suburb: three teenagers are charged with the brutal killing of two seniors". Maclean's. 108 (16): 17. April 17, 1995.
  34. ^ Cherry, Paul. "Youths convicted of Toope murders reoffended as adults". www.montrealgazette.com. Retrieved 2017-10-09.
  35. ^ Montgomery, Sue (May 24, 2001). "Son's schizophrenia fatal for family : Mourner at a funeral service in Beaconsfield pinpoints mental illness as the cause of a family tragedy that took three lives last week". The Gazette. ProQuest 433716426.
  36. ^ "Man carefully planned slayings of 6, police say". The Globe and Mail. 2009-03-21. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  37. ^ Doyle Driedger, Sharon (Apr 15, 2002). "Death of a family". Maclean's. ProQuest 218546457.
  38. ^ "Woman, 2 children dead after Montreal domestic dispute". CBC News. Retrieved 2017-10-08.
  39. ^ "Therapist suspected of slaying family clings to life". CBC News. Retrieved 2017-10-08.

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