Pointe-Calumet is a charming municipality nestled in the Canadian province of Quebec. Located within the Deux-Montagnes Regional County Municipality in the Laurentides region, Pointe-Calumet is a mere 30-minute drive northwest of Montreal. As of the 2006 Canadian Census, the population of this quaint town was just over 6,000.
Pointe-Calumet is beautifully situated on the northern shore of the Ottawa River, the Rivière des Mille Îles, and the Lake of Two Mountains. These bodies of water join the Saint Lawrence River to the south, near the West Island of Montreal Island.
The town is easily accessible from the Montreal area and points east from Quebec Autoroute 640, which runs from Laval, Saint-Eustache, Terrebonne, and Repentigny. Quebec Route 344 also runs through the village, linking the northern Montreal suburbs as well as the Grenville area, north of Hawkesbury, Ontario.
Pointe-Calumet is conveniently located near the Montreal commuter train that runs from Downtown Montreal to Deux-Montagnes. The town is part of the provincial electoral district of Deux-Montagnes, which also includes the municipality of the same name to its east.
Pointe-Calumet was declared a municipality in 1952, having previously been part of the Saint-Joseph-du-Lac parish where about 30 families resided. The area became a popular weekend destination for visitors from the Montreal region, thanks to the presence of numerous nearby beaches.
Pointe-Calumet is served by routes 80 and 81 of the Exo Laurentides sector from Terminus Saint-Eustache via the Deux-Montagnes station.
The population of Pointe-Calumet has seen various changes over the years. In 2016, the population was 6,428, marking a 0.5% change from 2011. The population in 2011 was 6,396, a -2.7% change from 2006. In 2006, the population was 6,574, a significant 17.3% increase from 2001. The population in 2001 was 5,604.
The majority of residents speak French as their first language (92.3%), followed by English (4%). Some residents speak both English and French as their first language (1.2%), while others speak a different language (2.5%).
Pointe-Calumet is home to the Super Aqua Club, one of the biggest waterparks in the province, rivaling the Water Parks at Mont Saint-Sauveur. Opened in 1984, the park boasts about 40 attractions. The Beach Club is the main beach of the area.
The town is also located beside the Oka National Park and the village of Oka. Saint-Placide is located 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the west beside Oka, offering additional exploration opportunities for visitors.
