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| Place | Ahuntsic |
| Type | Neighbourhood |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Montréal; Montréal |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.5625 |
| Longitude | -73.6625 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | H2C |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EFGWK |
Ahuntsic is a neighbourhood in Montréal; Montréal, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Ahuntsic is located at 45.5625°N, 73.6625°W.
Ahuntsic, nestled along the gentle curve of the Rivière des Prairies, unfolds as a verdant expanse where the urban hum softens into a more languid cadence. It lies 5.2 km north of Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, QC (from Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal, QC: bearing 349°T), and is situated 10.3 km north-west of Montréal. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: broad avenues lined with mature trees give way to quieter residential streets, their sidewalks often shaded by the generous spread of their leafy canopies. Parks, with their manicured lawns and playgrounds, punctuate the neighborhoods, offering pockets of green respite where children’s laughter can be heard, mingling with the rustle of leaves. The air, especially after a rain, carries the damp, earthy scent of fertile soil, a reminder of the land's agricultural past, while the ever-present glint of water on the Rivière des Prairies catches the light, reflecting the vast, ever-shifting Montreal sky. The history of Ahuntsic is deeply intertwined with the flow of the Rivière des Prairies, a waterway that has shaped its destiny for centuries. Originally inhabited by Indigenous peoples who navigated these waters, the area later became a crucial point for early French settlers, drawn by the fertile land and access to trade routes. The district's name itself whispers of this heritage, honoring Barthelemy Vimont, a Jesuit missionary whose work in the region left a lasting mark. Over time, Ahuntsic evolved from a collection of farms and small hamlets into a vibrant residential and commercial hub. Its economy, once rooted in agriculture and later in light industry, now thrives on a diverse mix of local businesses, from artisanal bakeries filling the air with the sweet scent of baking bread to independent bookstores offering quiet corners for contemplation. The presence of Parc d'Ahuntsic, a sprawling green space with its popular outdoor swimming pool and sports facilities, serves as a communal heart, drawing families and individuals alike to its recreational embrace, embodying the enduring spirit of this Montreal borough.
Ahuntsic, ce quartier de Montréal, respire la douceur d'une lumière qui filtre à travers les feuillages denses, une lumière qui, au crépuscule, semble draper les rues d'une teinte dorée, rappelant les anciennes prairies qui s'étendaient autrefois sous ce ciel familier. Le terrain, doux vallonnement traversé par le murmure de l'eau, porte encore l'écho d'une histoire nourrie par les terres fertiles et l'effort des premiers colons, un patrimoine agricole discret qui se devine sous le béton moderne. L'air, souvent chargé de l'humidité du fleuve non loin, porte un souffle qui évoque la proximité de l'eau, une présence constante qui rythme la vie d'Ahuntsic. Les avenues, bordées d'arbres matures, invitent à la promenade, tandis que le rythme des jours, entre le travail et les moments de partage, dessine un caractère chaleureux, où les traditions se tissent discrètement dans le tissu de la vie quotidienne, faisant d'Ahuntsic un lieu où le temps semble s'écouler avec une grâce singulière.
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Explore Ahuntsic, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.5625, -73.6625. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Ahuntsic includes the postal code (H2C), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Ahuntsic is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |