Located between
Montreal and
Sherbrooke close to
Granby, Bromont's landscape is characterized by a mountain with several summits, called Mont Brome (or Bromont), Mount Gale, and a smaller top, almost a hill, Mount Soleil (literally mount
Sun). In contrast, the terrain around this mountainous mass is flat and has hills and vales sparsely distributed. This is crossed by the
Yamaska river, flowing in from Fulford from its
source Lake Brome, separated from Bromont by Iron Hill and Fulford (both parts of
Lac-Brome), and running into
Saint-Alphonse-de-Granby. Two lakes, Bromont and Gale, pool between the mountaintops of Mont Brome; Gale Lake, on Mount Gale, is fed by waters of the mountain. The surface of the territory is naturally covered by
mixed forest and
grasslands, sometimes exploited as
grazing grounds or farmland. Another portion has been developed. Much of Bromont's surface is crisscrossed by roads and trails, including a section of
Quebec Autoroute 10 which connects Montreal and Sherbrooke, with access to Bromont at two exits (74 and 78). This network has many
touristic crossroads, a historic village, many neighbourhoods with
housing and shops, as well as a
technology industrial park. Many spaces that are not covered by woodland are cultivated, others are home to large
herbivorous domestic animals like cows, horses, and
alpacas. A natural domain established on Mount Gale includes a
protected area, uniting privately owned lands for conservation and hiking. In spite of these conservation efforts, a large part of Mount Brome is intensively developed. ''Bromont, montagne d'experiences'' is a mountain resort, including alpine skiing (day and night), a water park and a DH bike park.
Biodiversity on Mont Gale The environment within Bromont's city limits has allowed special ecosystems to develop; indeed, mountainous terrain, the presence of water in the form of lakes, creeks, and the river, the blend of trees, and the expanse of prairie permit various flora and fauna to flourish there. On Mount Gale, it is possible to observe species of amphibians that only thrive at higher elevations; the lakes harbour many species of fish, amphibians, water birds, turtles, and aquatic mammals such as muskrat. Humans in the area have kept many species of domestic animals that populate the fields and roam wild just the same; house cats, dogs, and horses are among the most common in the municipality. Fields and forests serve as breeding grounds for many species of birds, some of which remain all year, though a large portion migrates south during the colder months. These include Canada geese, European starling, American crows, and black-capped chickadees. Many animals coveted by hunters and trappers also inhabit the land, like red fox, white-tailed deer, and wild turkey; raccoon and deer are often victims of roadkill. Covering most of the territory, vegetation of many kinds thrives. A majority of Bromont is covered by forests, though different kinds of vegetation can be found in grasslands and urban developments. Biodiversity is a matter of pride in the region and Bromont aims to respect it. == Demographics ==