| The city of Saint Jerome with a population of 60,747 is the capital of the Laurentians region. In this charming urban community there is an abundance of cultural and recreational activities. Many families choose to call Saint Jerome home because of the superb quality of life and the close-knit community feel. |
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| http://www.ville.saint-jerome.qc.ca/ |
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| Fill your calendar with culture |
| The city of Saint Jerome is proud of the wide variety of cultural activities that are always on offer. Each month you can be assured that there will be a festival or exhibition of some sort. |
| Events |
- Les Journees de la Culture
- Clown Art’ 2005
- Exposition le Roi du Nord,
- Karaoké de la Maison des jeunes.
To see a monthly calendar of when these events are offered visit the municipal homepage at: http://www.ville.saint-jerome.qc.ca/ |
 Downtown St. Jerome
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 St. Jerome City Hall |
One of the most active cultural institutions in the city is the Maison de la Culture du Vieux-Palais located at, 101, place du Curé-Labelle. All year long this organization serving the community presents dance, comedy, music and theatre performances for all ages. For more information and their upcoming calendar call: (450) 432-0570. |
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| A recreational activity for all |
The city
of Saint Jerome has an impressive
list of recreational activities
for the young and old. Interested
individuals can join a skating
or gymnastics club, or perhaps
try their hand at karate or
hockey. For more information
on sporting clubs and instruction
check out the website for les
centres d’activités physiques
associés (cap-cegep,
cap jeunesse, creps et école
lafontaine) |
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| Meet your fellow community members |
| In Saint Jerome there are many ways to meet new people and stay active in the community. There are literature clubs that meet at one of the three local libraries. At the Conférences à la Maison de la Culture you can attend one of the many lectures that are held monthly, dealing with interesting and topical issues. To stay abreast of some of the activities and groups meeting in the community visit or call your local library for more information. |
| Libraries |
- Bibliothèques Charles-E.-Garneau (431-1388),
- Du Frère-Marie-Victorin (432-1226),
- Marie-Antoinette-Foucher (432-0569).
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| Getting Around |
| The city of Saint Jerome has a very good public transportation system that grants you access to locations within the city and in neighboring areas. To obtain a schedule and enquire about fares call : 1-888-287-TRAM. |
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