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Registering Your Child for School in Repentigny

Education

Enrolling your child in school in Repentigny: the Centre de services scolaire des Affluents, documents, the welcome class, enriched programs and transport.

In Quebec, public school is free and mandatory from age 6 to 16. The Centre de services scolaire des Affluents runs the French public schools, serving both the Repentigny and Le Gardeur sectors. English schools fall under the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board. The Charter of the French Language — Bill 101 — restricts access to English school. Generally, one parent must have received the majority...

September 9, 2026Read the guide
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Finding Housing in Repentigny

Housing

Repentigny's sectors, the rental market, and the standard Quebec lease.

Repentigny has two main sectors: Repentigny — historic and denser sector, near the river Le Gardeur — more suburban, large family homes Budget on average $950 to $1,250 per month for a 4½. Single family rental homes are rare — most residents are homeowners. In Quebec, every lease uses the official form from the Tribunal administratif du logement. The standard rental period runs July 1 to June 3...

August 3, 2026Read the guide
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Parks, Leisure and Culture in Repentigny

Culture & leisure

The Centre d'art Diane-Dufresne, Centre aquatique Jacques-Dupuis, Bibliothèque Robert-Lussier, parks and activities in Repentigny.

Repentigny has about 86,000 residents (2021 census) — projected 90,000+. A city with a remarkable cultural life for its size. The Centre d'art Diane Dufresne (opened November 2015) is the main hall for exhibitions and cultural programming: 1,365 m² Exhibition hall for contemporary art Multifunctional hall for shows Cultural mediation room Teaching area Annual programming: exhibitions, concerts,...

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First Steps in Repentigny

Daily life

Settling in Repentigny: city hall procedures, libraries and citizen services, waste collection, first administrative steps and Repentigny vs Le Gardeur.

Repentigny is a city in the Lanaudière region, east of Montreal, with about 86,000 residents (2021 census) and a projection around 90,000. It comprises two main sectors: Repentigny, the historic sector near the river, and Le Gardeur, more suburban with large family homes. Located at the confluence of the Saint Laurent river and the L'Assomption river, it offers a family friendly setting with ac...

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Public Transit in Repentigny: exo and OPUS

Daily life

Getting around Repentigny: the exo bus network, fares and passes, and the best options for commuting to Montreal every day.

Repentigny is served by exo, Greater Montreal's regional train and bus network. In Repentigny, service is mainly provided by express bus lines connecting the city to Radisson metro in east end Montreal, in about 30 minutes at rush hour. Several express and local bus routes serve Repentigny. Express buses to Montreal leave from several park and ride lots, notably at exit 22 of Highway 40. Check ...

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