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St. Johns - Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu Located 24 miles southeast of Montreal, about half-way to the American border at Rome's Point, St. Johns lies on the left bank of the Richelieu River at the head of the Chambly canal. It thus has the benefit of water transportation northward to Sorel and southward to New York. The main C.P.R. and C.N.R. lines connect it with Montreal as do, also, the bus services to New York and Boston. The population was 87,492 acording to the census of 2006. Across the river lies Iberville which may be considered a residential suburb. Farnham Situated 15 miles east of St. Johns, at the foot of the first Appalachian ridge, Farnham is a small town (4,926) which grew up when the first railway was built through the area in 1858. Until 1910 a C.P.R. shop employed about 500 hands. Later textile industries were established. Sorel Sorel-Tracy occupies a strategic position on the right bank of the St. Lawrence at the mouth of the Richelieu River, 45 miles northeast of Montreal. Including nearby St. Joseph, the population of greater Sorel is about 34,200. It has a natural harbour where shipbuilding and repairs have been carried on for a long time. During World War II, it became one of the largest centres of war industry in the province, producing ships and guns. Since the war a large artificial silk plant has been established. Joliette Situated on the left bank of the Assomption River, about 35 miles north of Monteral. The city of Joliette contained a population of 19,045 in 2006. It is served by both major railways. Founded as a mill town in 1823 it was first known as "l'Industrie" but was given the name of its founder after his death in 1850. At that time it had a population of 2,500, but in 155 years it has grown to 19,045. It is less of an industrial centre than the other cities of the plain, one-third of its working force, engaged in manufacturing. It is the trading centre and regional capital of a prosperous agricultural area, specializing in tobacco culture. Textiles give work, while steel, lime, and paper products, with other minor industries employ the rest. However, it is its function as a regional centre of trade, transportation and education which gives to Joliette the appearance of an active and complete little town. Ste. Therèse An important C.P.R. junction, 18 miles northwest of Montreal, Ste. Therèse developed rapidly as an industrial town during World War II. Wood using industries, plywood and furniture, and textiles are the most important. Home