Sainte-Sophie


Sainte-Sophie is a municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the La Rivière-du-Nord Regional County Municipality.
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History

The new Municipality of Sainte-Sophie was created on May 2, 2000, when the old Municipality of Sainte-Sophie was merged with the Village Municipality of New Glasgow.

Demographics

Population trend:
  • Population in 2021: 18,080
  • Population in 2016: 15,690
  • Population in 2011: 13,375
  • Population in 2006: 10,355
  • Population in 2001: 8,966
  • Population in 1996: 8,534
  • Population in 1991: 7,377
  • Population in 1986: 6,304
  • Population in 1981: 5,838
  • Population in 1976: 4,084
  • Population in 1971: 3,388
  • Population in 1966: 2,195
  • Population in 1961: 1,502
  • Population in 1956: 1,292
  • Population in 1951: 1,140
  • Population in 1941: 1,142
  • Population in 1931: 1,090
  • Population in 1921: 906
  • Population in 1911: 1,135
  • Population in 1901: 1,112
  • Population in 1891: 1,255
  • Population in 1881: 1,625
  • Population in 1871: 1,311
  • Population in 1861: 1,684
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 7,211

Arts and culture

A supervillain from the DC Comics series Green Arrow, Simon Lacroix, alias Komodo, is originally from Sainte-Sophie. The character was created by Canadian comic book artist Jeff Lemire in issue 17 of the New 52 series of Green Arrow. He appears in the television series of the same name in episode 2 of season 3.

Infrastructure

Public Library

Sainte-Sophie have a public library for its citizens located next to the city hall. The library contains over 30,000 diverse publications.

Sports

Sainte-Sophie offers a variety of sports and recreational facilities managed by the municipal leisure, culture and community life department. to support active living for residents of all ages.

Outdoor and Community Sports Facilities

Sainte-Sophie maintains several outdoor sports venues, including parks and dedicated sport surfaces, which serve as hubs for community recreation and organized activities.
  • Outdoor skating rinks – Multiple outdoor skating rinks are available during the winter season, providing residents with space for ice skating and informal hockey play. These rinks operate on a regular seasonal schedule, typically opening in late December and offering set hours for public use.
  • Sport plateaus – Sainte-Sophie’s sport plateaus encompass a range of active outdoor areas, such as open fields and courts. These spaces support a variety of sports and informal physical activities for individuals and groups.
  • Tennis courts – Tennis facilities are available near the Pavillon Lionel-Renaud, where residents can access courts with a municipal key. Play duration may be limited during peak times to accommodate community demand.
  • Pickleball courts – Reflecting the growing popularity of the sport, pickleball courts are provided at locations including Parc Lionel-Renaud and Parc David-Brière. These courts allow for casual and organized play of this racquet sport.
Skateparks and jeux d’eau at parks such as Parc Sophie-Masson and Parc David-Brière offer additional active recreational options for youth and families throughout warmer months.

Organized Sport and Community Clubs

Residents can also participate in structured sport programming and join local sport organizations. The municipality’s recreational services coordinate or promote activities through community clubs, including minor baseball, gymnastics, speed skating, and soccer, fostering participation across different age groups and skill levels.

Education

The Commission scolaire de la Rivière-du-Nord operates French-language public schools.
  • École primaire du Joli-Bois
  • École primaire Jean-Moreau
  • École primaire Sainte-Sophie
  • The primary school Sacré-Coeur in Saint-Jérôme serves a section
  • École secondaire Cap-Jeunesse and École secondaire des Hauts-Sommets in Saint-Jérôme
Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates English-language public schools. Schools serving the town: