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Valois, Pointe-Claire

Coordinates: 45°27′00.3″N 73°47′28.9″W / 45.450083°N 73.791361°W / 45.450083; -73.791361
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Valois
neighbourhood
former village
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Coordinates: 45°27′00.3″N 73°47′28.9″W / 45.450083°N 73.791361°W / 45.450083; -73.791361
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionMontreal
CityPointe-Claire
Founded1723 (Area settled by Jean-Baptiste de Valois)
Merged with Pointe-Claire1911
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Postal code span
Area code(s)(514) and (438)
WebsiteCity of Pointe-Claire

Valois (French pronunciation: [valwa]) is a neighbourhood in the city of Pointe-Claire, Quebec, Canada. It was once a separate village, many years ago, but was then merged with Pointe-Claire in 1911.[1]

Population (2011): The population of Valois is 4,910, with 70% of the population being residents for over 10 years. 78% of the population are homeowners, higher than the average of both Pointe-Claire and the West-Island. 58% of the housing in Valois is detached homes. The Employment Rate of Valois is 68% with an unemployment rate of 5%. the median income of residents aged 15 years and older is $32,841 and the average income is $42,330.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "History". Ville de Pointe-Claire. Retrieved 2022-12-22.
  2. ^ "The Social Context in the Valois Neighbourhood" (PDF). Concervite. Retrieved 29 December 2023.