Municipalité de Sainte Anne des Lacs

What Municipalité de Sainte Anne des Lacs does

Municipalité de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs is a local municipal government entity serving the residents and businesses of Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, a small community in Quebec's Laurentian region within the MRC des Pays-d'en-Haut. Operating under Quebec's Municipal Code since 1946, the municipality delivers a comprehensive portfolio of civic services to a defined geographic territory through 11-50 employees, providing municipal administration, public safety, urban planning, environmental protection, recreation, library services, and waste management. It is governed by an elected mayor and council, with the most recent election in October 2025 returning members by acclamation, and operates from a headquarters at 773 chemin de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs.

The municipality's core offerings span seven primary service categories: municipal administration (council sessions, taxation, contracts), library services (book loans, digital resources, cultural programming; sub-brand Bibliothèque de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs), recreation and leisure (sports leagues, Magicoparc day camp, courses; sub-brand Magicoparc), environmental services (biodiversity conservation, water quality, erosion control, shoreline protection, septic oversight), urban planning (permits, zoning, minor variances, inspections), public safety (fire services via the caserne de pompiers, animal control via SPCALL, police coordination with Sûreté du Québec), and a digital citizen services portal (citoyen.sadl.qc.ca). Underlying technology consists of standard municipal administrative systems, a citizen engagement platform with SMS alerts, a printed and digital municipal bulletin (L'Étoile), and a research partnership in the VILLE_IA artificial intelligence project for municipal decision support. Physical infrastructure includes the Hôtel de ville, community center, fire station, library, parks, sports fields, supervised swimming at Lac Loiselle, boat rentals at Parc Irénée-Benoit, and over 4 km of road infrastructure.

The municipality's revenue model is primarily tax-based, with property taxation serving as the main revenue stream supplemented by user fees and service charges for specific services such as boat rentals, swimming access, and community courses. Pricing is differentiated by residency status: residents receive boat rentals and supervised swimming at Lac Loiselle free of charge, while non-residents pay $30/hour for boat rentals and $10/family for swimming; community courses are fee-based with a free trial period. The municipality distributes services through direct physical channels (town hall, community center, library, on-site facilities), a self-serve digital platform, and field operations, with communication and engagement via website, social media, newsletter, SMS alerts, public notices, and a quarterly municipal bulletin (L'Étoile).

Name

Municipalité de Sainte Anne des Lacs

Legal name

Municipalité de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs

Website

https://sadl.qc.ca

Company type

Public

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Municipalité de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs is a Quebec municipal government in the Laurentians providing administration, urban planning, public safety, environmental protection, recreation, library, and waste services to the residents and businesses of Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs, funded primarily by property taxation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Government Administration

NAICS

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support (921), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (9251), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), Municipal Tax & Revenue Administration (Local) (BPAIACAD)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public administration
• Property taxation
• Urban planning permits
• Recreational programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Sainte-anne-des-monts

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxation: Primary revenue source from municipal property taxes levied on residential and commercial properties within the municipality.
2. User Fees and Service Charges: Fees for specific municipal services including boat rentals, swimming access, community courses, permits, and various administrative services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

La Municipalité de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs is a Quebec local government providing statutory municipal services to its residents, including property taxation, urban planning and permit issuance, public safety and fire services, environmental protection of lakes and natural areas, public library services, and recreational programming such as day camps (Magicoparc), sports leagues, supervised swimming, and boat rentals. Services are funded primarily through municipal property taxes and user fees, and delivered through a town hall, an online citizen portal (citoyen.sadl.qc.ca), and community facilities.

Product overview

The Municipalité de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs operates as a municipal government offering a unified portfolio of civic services rather than a commercial product platform. Its core offerings encompass municipal administration (council, finances, taxation), public library services, recreation and leisure programs, environmental protection, urban planning and permits, public safety, and a citizen services portal for online requests and alerts. Seasonal recreational facilities include free boat rentals at Parc Irénée-Benoit and supervised swimming at Lac Loiselle beach. These services are delivered through the municipal website, in-person at city hall, and via the citizen portal (citoyen.sadl.qc.ca).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Magicoparc: Day camp program for children during summer break
• Bibliothèque de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs
• L'Étoile

Products and services

• Municipal Administration Services Core municipal government services for residents, including council sessions, public notices, municipal finances, taxation, property assessment, and administrative contracts.
• Library Services Public library services offering book loans, digital resources, reading recommendations, author events, and cultural programming for residents.
• Recreation and Leisure Services Community recreation programs including sports leagues (baseball, hockey, soccer), day camps (Magicoparc), courses and workshops, community events, and facility rentals.
• Environmental Services Environmental protection services including biodiversity conservation, erosion control, natural habitat preservation plans, groundwater management, and septic system oversight.
• Urban Planning and Permits Urban planning services including permit requirements, zoning regulations, building inspections, minor variances, and construction oversight for property owners and developers.
• Citizen Services Portal Online citizen portal for submitting requests, permits, complaints, and signing up for SMS alerts.
• Public Safety Services Public safety services including fire safety, animal control (via SPCA Laurentides-Labelle), citizen mediation, and police services coordination with Sûreté du Québec.
• Boat Rental at Parc Irénée-Benoit Seasonal boat rental service offering kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and pedalos for residents (free) and non-residents ($30/hour/boat).
• Supervised Swimming at Lac Loiselle Lifeguard-supervised swimming at Lac Loiselle beach during summer months, free for residents with proof of residence and $10/family for non-residents.
• Waste Collection Services Municipal waste collection services including residual materials, branch collection, and rolling bin collections, coordinated regionally through the MRC des Pays-d'en-Haut.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2025 Summer statistics: Summer activities at lake provided free for residents (boat rentals, supervised swimming)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ABVLACS (Agence des bassins versants de Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization focused on watershed protection and aquatic ecosystem health. Collaborates with the municipality on invasive species prevention, water quality monitoring, and environmental education.
• SPCA Laurentides-Labelle (SPCALL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnimal welfare organization providing animal control services. License fees for dogs and cats support the organization's mission of caring for approximately 2,000 animals annually.
• VILLE_IA (Institut de la résilience et de l'innovation urbaine / IRIU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor AI project for Quebec municipalities involving 12 cities, researchers, and partners. Develops AI-based decision support tools for climate adaptation, crisis management, and strategic planning. Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs is a partner municipality.
• Sûreté du QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial police force providing public safety services to the municipality. Conducts citizen consultations on security needs and performs interventions and patrols.
• CJE des Pays-d'en-Haut (Carrefour jeunesse-emploi)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth employment and services organization for residents aged 15-35 in the MRC des Pays-d'en-Haut. Provides support for studies, employment, finances, and entrepreneurship.
• Club Optimiste de Sainte-Anne-des-LacsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity service organization that organizes events including the Christmas tree celebration and Guignolée (food drive). Collaborates with firefighters for community activities.
• Artistes des LacsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal artist collective that holds exhibitions during cultural events. Their works are featured at community center and some pieces join municipal collection.
• MRC des Pays-d'en-HautcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional county municipality that Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs belongs to. Provides shared services including waste collection, ecocenter, and regional planning.
• FQM (Fédération québécoise des municipalités)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial municipal federation providing advocacy, training, and consulting services. Mandated by Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs for dam engineering and procurement documents.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• MRC des Pays-d'en-Haut: Regional county municipality that supra-coordinates shared services (waste collection, ecocentre, regional planning) for Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs; broader geographic remit and acting as a higher-tier governance incumbent over local municipalities.

Direct peers

• Ville de Sainte-Marguerite-du-Lac-Masson: Adjacent Laurentian municipality with parallel lake-stewardship and recreation mandate; operates the same set of municipal service categories under Quebec municipal law.
• Municipalité de Morin-Heights: Adjacent MRC des Pays-d'en-Haut municipality of similar size and profile, also focused on residential/saisonnier population, environmental protection of lakes and waterways, and regional recreation offerings.
• Ville de Val-Morin: Neighbouring Laurentian town with similar population scale, performing the same general municipal government functions including taxation, urbanism, environment, and loisirs.
• Canton d'Arundel: Small nearby Quebec municipality delivering similar administrative, public works, environmental, and recreational functions to a residential and seasonal base.
• Ville de Piedmont: Small adjacent Pays-d'en-Haut municipality with similar municipal service mandate, lakeside environmental focus, and seasonal-resident tax base.
• Municipalité de Lac-Supérieur: Laurentian municipality of comparable scale, with overlapping competencies in municipal administration, lake/water stewardship, public works, and recreational programming.
• Ville de Saint-Sauveur: Neighbouring Quebec Laurentian municipality also in the MRC des Pays-d'en-Haut, delivering the same full slate of municipal services (taxation, urban planning, recreation, public safety, library, environment) to a comparable residential and seasonal-residential base.
• Ville de Sainte-Adèle: Large Laurentian municipality sharing the Sainte-Anne-des-Lacs regional context, performing comparable municipal administration, recreation, public safety, environmental, and permitting functions.
• Ville de Wentworth-Nord: Laurentian municipality in the broader region with comparable size, full municipal service mandate, and lakeside environmental priorities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MunicipaliteSADL

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

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