Gatineau (Aylmer)

Aylmer is a sector of the western part of the city of Gatineau in Quebec.

The origin of the village that would become Aylmer dates back to 1818 and Incorporated as a municipality in 1847, it was merged on January 1, 1975 with the municipality of Lucerne (created in 1878 and formerly called Hull-Ouest) and the village of Deschênes (municipality created in 1920 when it separated from Hull-Partie-Sud)4. The name of the new municipality was chosen by referendum. The last mayor, elected for a second time on October 13, 1999, was Marc Croteau. It was merged with Gatineau in 2002.

It is named in honour of Matthew Whitworth-Aylmer (1775–1850), Governor General of British North America and Lieutenant Governor of Lower Canada from 1830 to 1835. The first mayor, John Egan (1811–1857), was elected on September 21, 1847.

It is on the Ottawa River and is crossed by Route 148, which connects Laval to L'Isle-aux-Allumettes.

Due to its proximity to the Canadian national capital Ottawa, the town of Aylmer is primarily a residential area. Although it is well-equipped with golf courses, green spaces, spaces for river boats and bicycle paths, this town has nevertheless undergone little industrial development. Virtually all major stores, community boutiques, service centers, indoor pool, skateboard area and restaurants are located along Aylmer Road.