Saint-Lazare is a friendly city that has experienced significant growth since the 1990s. Located about 30 minutes from downtown Montreal, it is increasingly attracting families who appreciate fresh air and large wooded lots. In order to ensure its citizens an exceptional quality of life, in addition to the many municipal services and recreational infrastructures, the city of Saint-Lazare has adopted, in 2011, an environmental policy on natural environments, transportation, water and waste management.
PEACEFUL BUT ACTIVE FAMILY LIFE
Saint-Lazare offers a safe environment conducive to full family life and does everything possible to simplify the lives of its citizens. Families looking for space will find a wide selection of exceptional properties at great prices and appreciate the diversity and proximity of French and English services and schools.
ACTIVITIES FOR EVERYONE
The recreational offer is impressive in Saint-Lazare where a multitude of outdoor activities are offered such as walking or cycling, horseback riding, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, team sports or even water games. Throughout the seasons, Saint-Lazare residents also enjoy a wide range of community and cultural activities that will delight all members of the family, as well as indoor sports such as skating, soccer and hockey.
OPEN AIR AND GREEN SPACES
In Saint-Lazare, nature is not only protected but also valued in a concrete way. Every year, the city of Saint-Lazare celebrates Arbor Day by inviting its residents to pick up their tree seedlings free of charge at City Hall. The residents of Saint-Lazare are particularly pampered, with more than 25 neighbourhood parks and landscaped green spaces. For example, the Parc naturel de la Tourbière-du-Bordelais and its boardwalk trail is a true oasis in the heart of the municipality. It is home to a flora and fauna of incomparable richness. Les Forestiers-de-Saint-Lazare Nature Park is the ideal place to enjoy family activities all year round.