Terrebonne
Terrebonne is a fast-growing city in Montreal's northern crown, formed from the Vieux-Terrebonne, Lachenaie and La Plaine sectors. The exo Mascouche-line commuter train links it to downtown Montreal, making it a favoured choice for families who work in the metropolis. The city is known for its heritage, notably Île-des-Moulins, and for its parks and green spaces. This section gathers the bilingual guides for settling in Terrebonne: finding housing and choosing the right sector, combining the exo train and the bus, registering children for school, and discovering Île-des-Moulins and leisure. You will find every step explained one at a time.
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Sources: Statistics Canada · 2021 census
Registering Your Child for School in Terrebonne
The Centre de services scolaire des Affluents and how to register your child for the school year.
In Quebec, public school is free and mandatory from 6 to 16. The Centre de services scolaire des Affluents runs the French public schools. English schools fall under the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, but access is limited by law. The Charter of the French Language — Bill 101 — restricts access to English school. Generally, one of the parents must have received their elementary education in...
August 2, 2026 · 5 min
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Île-des-Moulins, Parks and Leisure in Terrebonne
The Île-des-Moulins historic site, urban parks and outdoor activities in Terrebonne.
The Île-des-Moulins is a national historic site at the heart of Terrebonne. Built on an island in the Rivière des Mille Îles, it groups five 18th- and 19th-century buildings, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a bakery and a seigneurial office. Access is free; exhibitions and events run during summer. Vieux-Terrebonne is the heritage district surrounding the Île-des-Moulins. You'll find ancestr...
October 18, 2026 · 5 min
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Finding Housing in Terrebonne
Terrebonne's sectors, the rental market, and the standard Quebec lease.
Terrebonne has three main sectors with distinct profiles. The table compares vibe, exo Mascouche train access and family profile. The choice depends on your lifestyle and your proximity to the train or highway. Central Terrebonne is ideal for car-free commuters. Lachenaie suits two-car families. La Plaine attracts those wanting calm and space. Budget on average $1,000 to $1,300 per month for a...
August 3, 2026 · 4 min
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First Steps in Terrebonne
Settling in Terrebonne: city services, housing, transit to Montreal, schools and the essentials for your first weeks.
Terrebonne is a city in the Lanaudière region, north of Montreal, with over 120,000 residents. It includes several sectors: Terrebonne (including Vieux-Terrebonne), Lachenaie, and La Plaine. The city offers a suburban lifestyle, with a lively historic centre and quick access to highways 40 and 640. Before getting into municipal-service details, here's an overview of the three main sectors to or...
September 9, 2026 · 5 min
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Transit in Terrebonne: exo Mascouche and OPUS
How to use the exo Mascouche train line and local buses to get around Terrebonne and into Montreal.
Terrebonne is served by exo, Greater Montreal's regional train and bus network. The Mascouche train line connects Terrebonne to downtown Montreal in about one hour, with a stop at Central Station. exo also runs several bus routes covering Terrebonne and the north shore. The Mascouche line serves several stations in the area: Terrebonne, Mascouche and Sainte-Thérèse. Each station has free park-a...
August 3, 2026 · 6 min
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