Piedmont, Quebec

Its post office opened in 1875. Piedmont was originally part of Saint-Sauveur until 1923 when it split away to become its own municipality. In 2010, Guy Turcotte was charged with and convicted of the murder of his children. ==Geography ==

Covering a total area of 24.70 square kilometres, with 24.36 square kilometres of land, Piedmont is characterized by its mountainous terrain and proximity to the North River, offering residents and visitors a serene natural setting. ==Demographics==

Private dwellings occupied by usual residents (2021): 1822 (total dwellings: 2385) Mother tongue (2021): • English as first language: 5.5% • French as first language: 88.4% • English and French as first languages: 2.2% • Other as first language: 3.3% ==Government==

List of former mayors: • Félix Boisseau (1923–1926) • Adélard Forget (1926–1929) • Alphonse De Koninck (1929–1931) • Joseph Cagliesi (1931–1944, 1951–1955) • Lionel Constantineau (1944–1948) • Achille Lalande (1948–1951, 1956–1957) • Alexandre Beaulne (1955–1956) • Fernand Constantineau (1956) • Eillen Consiglio (1957–1965) • Hervé Boyer (1965–1968) • Donat Dandurand (1968–1971) • Jacques De Carufel (1971) • J. Richard Comtois (1971–1977) • Louis J. Clément (1977–1987) • Jean Jacques Henri Raymond (1987–1999) • Maurice Charbonneau (1999–2005) • Clément Cardin (2005–2017) • Nathalie Rochon (2017–2022) • Martin Nadon (2022–present) in Piedmont ==Education==

The Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board manages Anglophone public education in Piedmont and the surrounding area. Depending on their residential zoning, students from Piedmont may attend Morin Heights Elementary School in Morin-Heights or Saint Adèle Elementary School in Saint-Adèle for primary education. For secondary education, students are typically zoned to Laurentian Regional High School in Lachute. French-language public schools in the area are operated by the Centre de services scolaire des Laurentides, which provides primary and secondary education options for Francophone residents. Piedmont's proximity to nearby towns and cities also gives families access to private schools and specialized programs, ensuring diverse educational opportunities. The region emphasizes bilingual education, reflecting Quebec's cultural and linguistic heritage. ==References==