For an Outstanding
Quality of Life
LIVING
WORKING
INVESTING
For an
Outstanding
Quality of Life
A Word from the Mayor
As Mayor, and on behalf of the members of the
Municipal Council, I invite you to discover the
treasures of the City of Clarence-Rockland, our
vitality and our zest for life. We are proud of our
involved community, diverse business opportunities
and exceptional quality of life.
The City of Clarence-Rockland is in full growth mode. We welcome
all businesses and continue to encourage others such as national
companies involved in retail and the restaurant industry while
preserving our community appearance.
The City of Clarence-Rockland is a modern municipality
perfectly aligning rural charm with urban vitality.
Clarence-Rockland is located on the banks of the historic
Ottawa River to the north, and beneath the shadows
of the towering pines of the Larose Forest to the south.
Amidst these two extremes you’ll find several
communities with their own individual colours and charm.
Ever since its humble beginnings as a forested city over
140 years ago, Clarence-Rockland has flourished into
a beautiful city of nearly 23,000 residents as of 2011.
Situated 32 kilometres east of Parliament Hill and
145 kilometres west of Montreal, the region offers
an outstanding quality of life and countless business
opportunities.
With its varied professional services led by a skilled
workforce, its constant residential growth, its numerous
sports and cultural activities, its restaurants, its retail
stores and specialty shops, the City of ClarenceRockland is a great place to Live, Work and Invest.
The City’s residential development is also growing and offers countless
options for new residents, regardless of their needs. The municipality
has just expanded its water supply system in order to offer high-quality
drinking water, not only in the urban area but also in the rural area.
The City offers its citizens a Recreation and Community Complex,
a Performance Hall, as well as a new Arena, Event and Training centre.
The municipality is also proud of its numerous schools, both English
and French, and municipal daycares in all of its communities. We are
home to over one hundred community, sports, artistic, cultural and
social organizations that meet everyone’s needs.
A day in Clarence-Rockland can start off at Moulin Park, on the banks of
the Ottawa River, exploring the shores by canoe, or simply engaging in
your favourite water sport. For those more inclined towards activities on
land, an expedition in Larose Forest, our biodiversity jewel, as well as a ride
on our bicycle path can make for a wonderful day, filled with activities.
It is clearly evident that the City of Clarence-Rockland offers
a remarkable quality of life and I invite you to come discover it.
MARCEL GUIBORD
Mayor
CLARENCE-ROCKLAND
QUEBEC
MONTREAL
TORONTO
OTTAWA
CLARENCE-ROCKLAND
ROCHESTER
BOSTON
NEW YORK
PHILADELPHIA
BALTIMORE
WASHINGTON D.C.
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
OTTAWA
MONTREAL
HAWKESBURY
TORONTO
QUEBEC
NEW YORK STATE
KM
32
145
56
416
384
88
MILES
20
90
35
260
240
55
AIRPORTS
INT. MACDONALD-CARTIER
P.E. TRUDEAU
50
128
32
80
A vast network of public transportation
makes for easy access to/from Ottawa and
Gatineau. We offer 13 routes from Clarence
Creek/Rockland to Ottawa/Gatineau
and 3 routes from Bourget/Hammond/
Cheney to Ottawa/Gatineau. Daily and
monthly passes are available, as well
as parking.
Ottawa River
Larose Forest
The Ottawa River has always played an important role in the development of the City of
Clarence-Rockland. In the 1800s, the river
was the main livelihood for settlers who
worked at the W.C. Edwards Sawmill, named
after the founder of Rockland. Nowadays, the
river is an unrivalled jewel for residents and
tourists who love to do water sports or simply
stroll along the main tributary of the St.
Lawrence. Residents and tourists can access
boat ramps at Moulin Park.
In order to regulate the streams and manage
soil humidity, in the early 1900s, the
provincial government created a forest within
the confines of the Village of Bourget. This
vast operation was led by the agronomist
Ferdinand Larose, and made possible
by a collective effort. This initiative saw the
planting of trees on 10,540 hectares of dry
lands. Several sports activities can now be
practiced in Larose Forest, such as:
/ Cross-country skiing
/ Snowshoeing
/ Walking
/ Hunting
/ Nature studies
For more information, please visit
www.prescott-russell.on.ca.
Recreational Trails of the
United Counties of PrescottRussell
You can take a walk there both in summer
and in winter amidst rural surroundings urbanized by charming little villages, and explore a
multitude of natural and historic attractions.
The trail covers a distance of 72 kilometres
and occupies part of the former railway corridor between Ottawa and Montreal.
Parks
Spread out over its urban and rural
communities, you can find 19 parks in the
City. Each one sets itself apart by its facilities,
in number and variety. Dalrymple Park is the
only one in the region that offers play
structures for children with physical
disabilities.
Lavigne Natural Park broke ground in 2007.
It is a wooded area with some fifty odd acres
where visitors can enjoy nearly 5 kilometres of
walking trails (in summer) and cross-country
skiing and snowshoeing (in winter).
MONTEBELLO
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THURSO
CLARENCE 17
ROCKLAND
ALFRED
MONTREAL >>
CLARENCE CREEK
ST. PASCAL
OTTAWA
HAMMOND
BOURGET
CHENEY
CASSELMAN
417
138
CORNWALL
BRIDGE TO UNITED STATES
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Arenas and Rinks
On August 25, 2011, the City of ClarenceRockland celebrated the official opening of the
Arena, event and training centre. This impressive building on County Road 17 includes two
NHL-sized ice surfaces, one of which is a rink
that can seat 2,000 spectators, the other
being a training area with a 250-seat capacity.
This infrastructure is managed by the Canadian International Hockey Academy.
The City also has an arena in Clarence Creek,
in addition to several outdoor winter rinks in
various communities.
Sports Organizations and
Associations
Recreation and Community
Complex
Numerous recreational activities are offered
by various organizations or associations:
/ Recreational soccer for ages 4 to 17,
competitive girls’ and boys’ soccer, and
competitive soccer for adults
/ Volleyball (youth, adult, women)
/ Gymnastics
/ Tennis
/ Archery
/ Badminton
/ Hockey
/ Majorettes
/ Darts
/ Softball
/ Flag-football
/ Ball Hockey
/ Ski touring
/ Snowmobile club
/ ATV Club
/ Martial Arts
/ And a range of other activities
In 2008, the City of Clarence-Rockland
inaugurated the Recreation and Community
Complex which houses a pool, two gymnasiums,
a public and school library, a fitness room,
a daycare, a café and multipurpose rooms.
These facilities are managed by the National
Capital Region YMCA-YWCA.
Optimist Performance Hall
The City of Clarence-Rockland is proud of its
Optimist Performance Hall, which officially
opened in 2008. Thanks to its tiered seating
and modern acoustics, the City is able to host
world class performances, in addition to offering a quality stage for its artistic landscape.
For an Active Life
Clarence-Rockland Museum
This local museum tells the history of our
region. In addition to exhibits that vary in duration, tourists will find the following permanent
exhibits:
/ Marc Dorion Room – collection of sports
memorabilia
/ Famille Laporte Room – collection of
Clarence-Rockland heritage items, including
model sets that will have you visiting
Rockland in 1868.
/ Gilles Chartrand Room – Conference and
archives room
SOCIO-ECONOMIC PROFILE
AREA
296.53 km2
APPROXIMATE POPULATION
23,000
BILINGUALISM
68.9%
Clarence-Rockland Arts and
Cultural Centre
This centre is a venue for visual arts exhibits,
meetings for art demonstrations, conferences,
as well as artistic and cultural community
courses.
Municipal Public Library
All residents have the chance to visit each of
the five branches of the public library located
in Bourget, Clarence Creek, Hammond, Rockland and Saint-Pascal-Baylon. The collection
includes books, audio books, educational
CDs, DVDs, videocassettes and periodicals.
Licensed Daycares
Our eight centres are focused on promoting
the physical, social, emotional and intellectual
development of your children. The programs are
adapted to the ages and interests of the children.
Our service is open to children from 18 months
to 12 years, both full time and part time.
Seniors’ Services
Seniors in Clarence-Rockland are very active
and involved in the community. The Seniors’
Coalition and the Golden Age clubs plan numerous outings and activities for all types of
preferences. There are also several retirement
homes, homecare centres and long-term care
centres.
Health Services
The City of Clarence-Rockland is equipped
with medical clinics, namely:
/ The Clarence-Rockland Family Health Team,
housed in a brand new clinic with state-ofthe-art technology in Rockland;
/ The Estrie Community Health Centre in
Bourget, also situated in a large modern
building;
/ Dental, chiropractic, physiotherapy,
massage therapy and radiology clinics,
among others.
Other Services
/ Natural gas
/ Regional water
/ High speed Internet in most regions
of Clarence-Rockland
EDUCATION
Schools are served by four different school boards within our City which provides a vast
choice for children’s education. The City of Clarence-Rockland is situated less than
30 minutes from five universities and two colleges.
ELEMENTARY
AND HIGH SCHOOLS
French Catholic:
5 elementary, 1 high school
English Catholic:
2 elementary, 1 high school
French Public:
1 elementary
English Public:
1 elementary, 1 high school
COLLÈGES
Le Centre des métiers Minto — Campus
Alphonse Desjardins
La Cité collégiale
Algonquin College
UNIVERSITÉS
University of Ottawa
Carleton University
Saint Paul University
Guelph University (Alfred Campus)
Université du Québec en Outaouais
At the heart of economic development
in Eastern Ontario, the City of ClarenceRockland is a bilingual community
where commerce is thriving. Our urban
and rural environment offers numerous
business opportunities. Our growth rate
is considered to be among the most
rapidly growing in the region. We
support existing local businesses and
encourage the success of start ups.
Business Park
Residential Development
The Business Park is located on the south
side of Highway 17, at the west entrance
of the urban area of the City of ClarenceRockland. Various businesses occupy the
area, including some national endeavours.
There is no doubt that Clarence-Rockland
offers an excellent quality of life and meets the
specific needs of families. There is something for
everyone, whether it is a spacious house in the
country or a condo by the Outaouais River.
That’s why residential real estate developers are
interested in our region. Due to numerous
advantages, such as municipal public transit that
runs to/from Ottawa and Gatineau, efficient
emergency services, and a thriving local economy, the City of Clarence-Rockland has the
infrastructure to carry out major projects.
Agricultural Industries
Agriculture occupies a prime spot in our
region, which is known for the quality of its
land and its advantageous climatic conditions.
It represents the largest industry in the region.
Some 10,202 hectares of land are designated
for agricultural production, i.e., 34.4% of the
territory in the City of Clarence-Rockland.
These lands include Class 1, 2 and 3 soils
according to the Canadian Land Inventory
classification system. Due to our high production volumes, there is considerable potential
for setting up various processing plants.
Workforce
The City of Clarence-Rockland’s workforce
is comprised of highly educated individuals.
A local employment services centre is open
to helping businesses find candidates for
employment. Several programs are also
available to meet the needs of entrepreneurs
and to promote start ups.
For Business Partners
FORECAST POPULATION
GROWTH
POPULATION BY AGE GROUP
EDUCATION LEVEL
(%)
(%)
30,000
8,7
29.6
25,000
QQ 19 and under
QQ 20 – 64
QQ 65 +
1.8
9.4
63.8
20,000
9.6
61.6
15,000
10,000
QQ Up to secondary
school diploma
QQ Professional
studies diploma
QQ College studies
certificate or diploma
QQ Undergraduate
university student
QQ Bachelor’s or
higher degree
5,000
0
2005
2007
2009 2014*
* Forecast
LABOUR FORCE
12,000
10,730
AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD INCOME
INCOME BRACKETS
($)
(%)
80,000
15.4
70,000
10,000
8,000
4,905
6.3
60,000
7.9
50,000
11.1
30,000
4,000
5,825
19.0
11.4
40,000
6,000
18.9
9.9
QQ
QQ
QQ
QQ
QQ
QQ
QQ
QQ
Under $30,000
$30,000 – $49,999
$50,000 – $59,999
$60,000 – $69,999
$70,000 – $79,999
$80,000 – $89,999
$90,000 – $99,999
$100,000 +
20,000
2,000
10,000
0
QQ Women
QQ Men
0
QQ Clarence-Rockland
QQ Prescott and Russell
QQ Province of Ontario
O
OCCUPATION BY SECTOR
(%)
2.0
10.0
3,0
19.0
23.0
20.0
Source: Market Research Corporation,
based on Statistics Canada 2006 census data.
6.0
3.0 8.0 6.0
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QQ
QQ
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Management
Business, finance and administration
Natural and applied sciences and related occupations
Health
Social science, education, government service and religion
Art, culture, recreation and sport
Sales and service
Trades, transport and equipment operators and related occupations
Occupations unique to primary industry
Occupations unique to processing, manufacturing and utilities