Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, is a charming off-island suburb of Montreal, nestled in the Deux-Montagnes Regional County Municipality. This quaint town, located 40 km from Montreal, is traversed by Route 344, also known as Oka Road. It shares its borders with Deux-Montagnes to the east, Saint-Joseph-du-Lac to the west, the Lake of Two Mountains to the south, and Saint-Eustache to the north.
Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, shares essential services such as police, firefighters, and waterworks with the city of Deux-Montagnes. This collaboration ensures efficient service delivery and fosters a sense of community between the two towns.
Once known as a rural town where most inhabitants were seasonal vacationers, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, has evolved into a vibrant community that is increasingly lived in year-round.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, had a population of 19,797 living in 7,503 of its 7,642 total private dwellings. This represents a 9.5% increase from its 2016 population of 18,074. With a land area of 8.73 km2 (3.37 sq mi), it had a population density of 2,267.7/km2 (5,873.3/sq mi) in 2021.
The population trend over the years has been as follows:
In terms of language, the mother tongue distribution is as follows:
Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac, Quebec, has a rich history that has shaped its present. A significant event in its recent history was the flooding on 27 April 2019, which forced more than 6000 people to be evacuated. Despite such challenges, the town has shown resilience and continues to thrive.
