LaSalle is a borough of the city of Montreal, on the St. Lawrence River. As of 2004, the population was 73,457.

History

Named for the area's first seigneur and French explorer Robert René Cavelier de La Salle (b Rouen, France 1643/d Texas, 1687). It is located along the St Lawrence River and beside the famous Lachine Rapids.

LaSalle came into existence as a municipality in 1845 and finally became the City of LaSalle in 1912. In 2002 it was annexed by the city of Montreal along with a number of other cities on the Island of Montreal.

The city's main economic engine was in industries and agrifoods:

• Seagram's Distillery
• Fleischmann's Yeast
• Labatt's Brewery
• Kraft Foods

Official Site of Montreal, Borough of LaSalle (http://lasalle.ville.montreal.qc.ca/a10-en/intra10a.asp) - In English, a French version is available.