Saint-Eustache (Québec) 5.93

Saint-Eustache is an off-island suburb of Montreal, in western Quebec, Canada, west of Montreal on the north shore of the Rivière des Mille-Îles.HistoryThe city was founded in 1770 and incorporated in 1835. It has a famous church, Saint-Eustache Cathedral built from 1780 to 1783.A significant battle of the Lower Canada Rebellion was fought here on December 14, 1837; the rebels were defeated and the town was burnt. The Battle was to be known as The Battle of Saint-Eustache.In 1979, General Motors opened a transit bus manufacturing facility in Saint-Eustache. The factory has produced vehicles under the brands of GM, MCI, and, since 1993 has been owned by Nova Bus.Saint-Eustache is also home to the Autodrome Saint-Eustache, which hosts various stock-car racing, locals drag racing, and other race competitions.DemographicsPopulation trend: Population in 2011: 44,154 Population in 2006: 42,062 Population in 2001: 40,378 Population in 1996: 39,848 Population in 1991: 37,278 Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 18,007