Bromont, Quebec
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Bromont is a city in southwestern Quebec
in Canada
, 75 kilometres (47 mi) east of Montreal
on Autoroute 10, bordering the Eastern Townships
at the base of Mount Brome (Mont Brome). The population as of the Canada 2006 Census
was 6,049.
Bromont was created in 1964, as a model community, out of Brome County, with the envisioning of having a resort community. 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
.
The Bromont area, and its resort, Ski Bromont
, is well known as a tourist destination for its downhill skiing, mountain biking, water slides, golf as well as equestrian events. The Bromont mountain, called "Mont Brome
", has a great skiable surface. It is mainly enjoyed by beginner-intermediate skiers, although some of its trails can offer advanced skiers some challenges.
Bromont also boasts a high tech industrial park (IBM
, General Electric
, Dalsa
) and has an airport
that 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.
opened a stamping and assembly plant in Bromont, employing 800. The 150,000 m2 plant was situated on an 850,000 m2 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.
The plant was designed to manufacture approximately 2000 Hyundai Sonata
s per week. Subsequently, Chrysler
and Hyundai considered a joint venture that would have Chrysler rebranding the Sonata manufactured at Bromont — only to later announce the deal had failed. The Bromont plant was operational for four years before it closed in 1994 — with Hyundai's sales unable to support the plant. Hyundai subsequently sold the plant to Olymbec Inc., which in turn subdivided the plant leasing the former paint and assembly plant to Goodyear at beginning in February 2007 and later the former metal stamping portion of the plant to AAER Inc., a manufacturer of wind turbines based in Quebec.
Plant location: 45°18′15"N 72°44′10"W
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
, 75 kilometres (47 mi) east of Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
on Autoroute 10, bordering the Eastern Townships
Eastern Townships
The Eastern Townships is a tourist region and a former administrative region in south-eastern Quebec, lying between the former seigneuries south of the Saint Lawrence River and the United States border. Its northern boundary roughly followed Logan's Line, the geologic boundary between the flat,...
at the base of Mount Brome (Mont Brome). The population as of the Canada 2006 Census
Canada 2006 Census
The Canada 2006 Census was a detailed enumeration of the Canadian population. Census day was May 16, 2006. The next census following will be the 2011 Census. Canada's total population enumerated by the 2006 census was 31,612,897...
was 6,049.
Bromont was created in 1964, as a model community, out of Brome County, with the envisioning of having a resort community. 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
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
and Sherbrooke, Quebec
Quebec
Quebec or is a province in east-central Canada. It is the only Canadian province with a predominantly French-speaking population and the only one whose sole official language is French at the provincial level....
.
The Bromont area, and its resort, Ski Bromont
Ski Bromont
Ski Bromont is an alpine ski resort located in Bromont, Quebec on the slopes of Mont Brome, Mont Spruce and Pic du Chevreuil. As of the 2009-2010 season, it was the largest centre in North America for illuminated alpine skiing. It is one of the four major ski centres in the Eastern Townships east...
, is well known as a tourist destination for its downhill skiing, mountain biking, water slides, golf as well as equestrian events. The Bromont mountain, called "Mont Brome
Mont Brome
Mont Brome is part of the Monteregian Hills in southern Quebec. Its summit stands above sea level. It is near the town of Bromont, Quebec. The ski resort Ski Bromont lies on its slopes.-Geology:...
", has a great skiable surface. It is mainly enjoyed by beginner-intermediate skiers, although some of its trails can offer advanced skiers some challenges.
Bromont also boasts a high tech industrial park (IBM
IBM
International Business Machines Corporation or IBM is an American multinational technology and consulting corporation headquartered in Armonk, New York, United States. IBM manufactures and sells computer hardware and software, and it offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas...
, General Electric
General Electric
General Electric Company , or GE, is an American multinational conglomerate corporation incorporated in Schenectady, New York and headquartered in Fairfield, Connecticut, United States...
, Dalsa
Dalsa
Teledyne DALSA is a Canadian company specializing in the design and manufacture of specialized electronic cameras.The company was founded in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada in 1980 by imaging pioneer Dr. Savvas Chamberlain, a former Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Waterloo...
) and has an airport
Bromont Airport
Bromont Airport is located west southwest of Bromont, Quebec, Canada.Traffic at Bromont Airport is represented mainly by small single engine aircraft, jets and big aircraft are not seen everyday...
that 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.
Population
Population trend| Census | Population | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | 6,049 | 25.8% |
| 2001 | 4,808 | 12.1% |
| 1996 | 4,290 | 25.9% |
| 1991 | 3,408 | N/A |
Language
Mother tongue language (2006)| Language | Population | Pct (%) |
|---|---|---|
| French only | 5,350 | 88.50% |
| English only | 420 | 6.95% |
| Both English and French | 35 | 0.58% |
| Other languages | 240 | 3.97% |
List of Mayors
- Germain Désourdy 1964 to 1977,
- Robert Leboeuf 1977 to 1978,
- Pierre Jacob 1978 to 1982,
- Pierre Bellefleur 1982 to 1996,
- Robert Désourdy 1996 to 1998,
- Pauline Quinlan 1998 to present.
Hyundai plant
In 1989, Hyundai Auto Canada Inc.Hyundai Motor Company
Hyundai Motor Company is a Korean multinational automaker based in Seoul, South Korea which, along with Kia, comprises the Hyundai Kia Automotive Group, the world's fourth largest automaker as of 2009. As of 2011, it is the world's fastest growing automaker for two years running...
opened a stamping and assembly plant in Bromont, employing 800. The 150,000 m2 plant was situated on an 850,000 m2 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.
The plant was designed to manufacture approximately 2000 Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car/full-size car manufactured and marketed globally by Hyundai Motor Company. From the sixth generation onwards, it is known as the i45 in the Australian, Singaporean and New Zealand markets...
s per week. Subsequently, Chrysler
Chrysler
Chrysler Group LLC is a multinational automaker headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. Chrysler was first organized as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925....
and Hyundai considered a joint venture that would have Chrysler rebranding the Sonata manufactured at Bromont — only to later announce the deal had failed. The Bromont plant was operational for four years before it closed in 1994 — with Hyundai's sales unable to support the plant. Hyundai subsequently sold the plant to Olymbec Inc., which in turn subdivided the plant leasing the former paint and assembly plant to Goodyear at beginning in February 2007 and later the former metal stamping portion of the plant to AAER Inc., a manufacturer of wind turbines based in Quebec.
Plant location: 45°18′15"N 72°44′10"W