Ville de Contrecœur

What Ville de Contrecœur does

Ville de Contrecœur is a municipal government entity located in Contrecœur, Québec, Canada, along the St. Lawrence River, with a documented history dating to 1668. The municipality provides the full suite of local public services expected of a single-tier Quebec municipality, including public safety (fire services, police liaison, emergency measures), environmental services (water, waste management, sustainable development initiatives), recreational facilities (a municipal pool with water slide, parks, sports fields, multi-use trails), cultural programming (municipal library, Maison Lenoblet-Du Plessis gallery exhibitions, cultural events), transportation (Exo regional bus lines and the new Ligne 371 collective taxi), and civic engagement mechanisms (council meetings, participatory budget, citizen consultations). The entity is governed by an elected municipal council led by Mayor Maud Allaire and is operated through a 48-employee administrative structure.

The municipality's core "products" are public services delivered through both physical infrastructure and digital channels. Physical assets include city hall, the municipal library, the swimming pool and splash pad, a new fire station opened in May 2026, the multi-functional community center, public works facilities, and a network of parks and trails. Digital infrastructure includes the Voila online citizen request platform, a comprehensive website with online services portal (permits, evaluation rolls, citizen alerts, recreation registration, library access), an interactive map for locating municipal facilities, and a YouTube channel for council meeting broadcasts. The municipality has no proprietary technology stack or AI/ML capabilities disclosed; its technology use is conventional e-government functionality.

The business model is government-funded rather than revenue-driven in a commercial sense. The three documented revenue streams are municipal property taxes (the primary funding source for operations, infrastructure, and services), user fees and service charges (pool admissions, library programs, permits, ferry tickets, with differential resident vs. non-resident pricing), and government grants and transfers (provincial and federal funding for infrastructure, transit, and community programs). Pricing follows a tiered citizen-vs-non-resident structure for discretionary services while essential services are tax-funded. Distribution occurs through direct service delivery at municipal buildings, the online services portal, Exo regional transit, and the tourist welcome office. The municipality also distributes targeted grants to community organizations ($53,000 to Diableries festival, $12,017 to Maison des jeunes, $1,500 to Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary, $500 excellence recognition awards), reflecting a grant-allocation role in addition to direct service provision.

Name

Ville de Contrecœur

Legal name

Ville de Contrecœur

Website

https://ville.contrecoeur.qc.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ville de Contrecœur is a municipal government in Quebec, Canada, founded in 1668, providing public services including recreation, culture, public safety, transportation, and environmental management to residents along the St. Lawrence River.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Administration of Housing Programs, Urban Planning, and Community Development (925), Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development (92512), Administration of Environmental Quality Programs (9241), Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management Programs (924110)

akta.pro primary industry

Mayor/City Manager & General Administration (BPAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF), City Clerk/Records, Elections & Civic Engagement (BPAIACAB), Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Planning, Zoning, Permitting & Code Enforcement (BPAIACAE), Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Public recreation facilities
• Community cultural programs
• Local public transportation
• Urban planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Contrecœur

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Taxes: Municipal property taxes constitute the primary revenue source for financing city operations, infrastructure, and services.
2. User Fees and Service Charges: Various recreational facilities (pool, library), permits, and services generate revenue through admission fees, program fees, and permit fees charged to residents and non-residents.
3. Government Grants and Transfers: Provincial and federal government grants support infrastructure projects, public transit, and community development programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ville de Contrecœur is a municipal government that delivers core public services to its residents, including public safety (fire, police, emergency measures), environmental management (water, waste, sustainable development), recreation (municipal pool, parks, sports fields, multi-use trails), culture (library, exhibitions, events), public transportation (Exo lines and Line 371 collective taxi), urban planning and permitting, and civic engagement (council meetings, participatory budget). It also runs digital services such as an online portal, interactive city map, and citizen alert notifications, and operates a tourist welcome bureau at the Maison Lenoblet-Du Plessis heritage site.

Product overview

Ville de Contrecœur operates as a municipal government offering a broad portfolio of public services and facilities. The city's digital presence includes an online services portal providing permit requests, citizen alerts, recreation registrations, and library access. Physical infrastructure encompasses recreational facilities (municipal swimming pool, sports fields, outdoor fitness stations, multi-use trails), cultural venues (library, Maison Lenoblet-Du Plessis gallery), community centers, and tourism services. The municipality also operates a collective taxi service (Ligne 371) for intra-municipal transportation and maintains an interactive mapping system for locating city services and facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Biblioth\u00e8que municipale (Municipal Library) Municipal library offering physical and digital collections, programming, and community access to cultural resources for residents and visitors of Contrec\u0153ur. Includes online library access and creative workshops (resident: free; non-resident: $3 per event).
• Piscine municipale et jeux d'eau (Municipal Pool and Splash Pad) Heated 25-metre municipal pool with water slide, children's splash area, and aquatic programming including swimming lessons (Preschool, Swimmer levels 1-6), Aquazumba fitness classes, lifeguard camp (Apprenti Sauveteur), lane rentals, seasonal passes, private and semi-private lessons, and free pool access for residents.
• Carte interactive (Interactive City Map) Interactive digital map service allowing citizens to locate municipal facilities, parks, recreational trails, sports facilities, buildings, electric vehicle charging stations, and other city services.
• Alertes citoyennes (Citizen Alerts) Citizen alert notification system enabling residents to receive important municipal updates, emergency notifications, and community information via digital channels.
• Taxi collectif sur r\u00e9servation Ligne 371 (Collective Taxi Line 371) On-demand collective taxi service providing flexible intra-municipal transportation across Contrec\u0153ur territory with reservation-based service, replacing the former Exo 360 line.
• Centre multifonctionnel (Multifunctional Centre) Multi-purpose community centre hosting events, activities, and providing space for community gatherings including the annual Christmas Market.
• Maison Lenoblet-Du Plessis (Tourist Welcome Bureau and Gallery) Historic heritage building serving as the tourist welcome bureau and gallery space for cultural exhibitions, including works by local and regional artists.
• Sentiers et parcours actifs (Trails and Active Pathways) Network of multi-use trails and active pathways including the 4.6 km trail at Parc Barbe-Denys-De La Trinit\u00e9, 18 km at Parc r\u00e9gional des Gr\u00e8ves, outdoor fitness stations, and climbing walls.
• Culture C (Cultural Programming and Exhibitions) Municipal cultural programming organization offering art exhibitions, cultural events, performances, and community arts activities at venues including the Maison Lenoblet-Du Plessis gallery and parks.
• CPE Le Bois\u00e9 des \u00c9rudits (Municipal Childcare Centre) Municipal childcare centre under construction in partnership with Les Industries Bonneville Lt\u00e9e, providing 70 places for children in Contrec\u0153ur using an innovative prefabricated construction approach to control timelines and costs.

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor, strategic and important.

• ExocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional public transit authority providing collective transportation services to Contrecœur. Partnership includes Line 371 collective taxi service replacing former Line 360, along with existing lines 700, 701, 707, and 709. Manages ticketing through the library and coordinates transit stops throughout the urban area.
• Port de MontréalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor infrastructure project partner for the expansion of the Port of Montréal with a new container terminal at Contrecœur. Also supports environmental initiatives including trail development (350th anniversary trails) and community cleanup events.
• ArcelorMittal Produits Longs CanadaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSteel company that co-sponsored the 350th anniversary trails in the Barbe-Denys-De La Trinité conservation park. Also sponsors the annual spring cleanup event (Grand nettoyage du printemps).
• Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership through MITACS program to provide postdoctoral research services creating tools based on BNQ 21000 standards for sustainable development adapted to municipal context.
• Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partnership through MITACS program to provide postdoctoral research services creating tools based on BNQ 21000 standards for sustainable development adapted to municipal context.
• Les Industries Bonneville LtéemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction partner for the pilot project building a prefabricated CPE (childcare center) Le Boisé des Érudits, providing 70 places for children with an innovative approach to reduce construction timelines and control costs.
• Culture CcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal cultural organization managing cultural programming, exhibitions at the Maison Lenoblet-Du Plessis gallery, cultural animations in parks, and the Cyclo-culture program. Organizes cultural events and exhibitions throughout the year.
• Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary - Unit 50importantOthersVolunteer maritime safety organization providing search and rescue operations, accident prevention, and boater safety promotion on the St. Lawrence River section near Contrecœur. Receives annual municipal financial contribution of $1,500 for equipment and operational costs.
• G.C. Aventures Au Fil de l'eauminorOthersLocal water adventure company providing kayak and paddleboard rentals at the municipal dock during events like Virées du fleuve.
• ZIP des SeigneuriesminorOthersEnvironmental organization (Comité ZIP des Seigneuries) collaborating on waterway protection and guided archipelago excursions during river events.
• MRC de Marguerite-D'YouvillecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional county municipality providing intermunicipal services including waste management (Tri-Facile tool) and complementary public transit services.
• Maison des jeunes de ContrecœurimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth organization providing after-school programs for ages 12-17. Receives annual municipal funding of $12,017 for a community worker position under a 5-year service agreement ending in 2026.
• Ville de LavaltrieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNeighboring municipality across the St. Lawrence River partnering on the annual Virées du fleuve event with shared ferry shuttle service between the two communities.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ville de L'Assomption: Comparable small Quebec municipality in the Lanaudière/Montérégie corridor with a similar mix of residential, industrial, and heritage-tourism assets.
• Ville de Verchères: Small neighboring Montérégie municipality with similar population, historic heritage assets, and full municipal service delivery model.
• Ville de Boucherville: Adjacent Montérégie municipality offering similar municipal services including recreation, culture, transit connections to Montréal, and active community programming — a direct functional peer.
• Ville de Sainte-Julie: Comparable suburban Montérégie municipality with similar population scale, full-service municipal operations, and active cultural/recreational programming.
• Ville de Lavaltrie: Neighboring municipality across the St. Lawrence River, comparable in population size, service portfolio, and economic base (small industrial/residential mix). Already a partner on the Virées du fleuve event, making it the most directly comparable peer.
• Ville de Varennes: Similar small Montérégie municipality offering the same full suite of municipal services, with comparable mix of residential, industrial, and environmental assets along the St. Lawrence.
• Ville de Saint-Amable: Small Montérégie municipality of similar size and rural-to-suburban character, operating with comparable municipal service portfolio and growth trajectory.

Broad incumbents

• MRC de Marguerite-D'Youville: Regional county municipality that already intermunicipalizes waste management (Tri-Facile) and transit with Contrecœur — a higher-tier government entity operating in the same geographic and functional space.
• Ville de Beloeil: Larger Montérégie municipality offering a more extensive service portfolio than Contrecœur — useful as a benchmark for the next-tier scale of municipal operations in the same region.
• Ville de Longueuil: Major Montérégie city that exercises broader regional authority over transit and urban planning — also the source of the Exo transit system that serves Contrecœur, making it a structural upstream peer.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC8VoCstt3TotzFpVADWl5jA
• Facebookfacebook.com/VilleDeContrecoeur
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ville-de-contrecoeur

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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