hudson-village.info Information About the Village of Hudson in Quebec, Canada

Hudson, Quebec, Canada is a town of around 5000 west of Montreal on the Ottawa river which widens to form the Lake of Two Mountains. The area was settled by English-speaking families who farmed large tracts bordering on the river. Later, small centres sprang up at the landings of the Ottawa river steamships and, later still, around the railway stations of Como, Hudson, Hudson Heights, Alstonvale and Choisi. These centres eventually became the Town of Hudson, spreading for about ten miles along the river bank. In the surrounding areas, the majority language became French but Hudson has maintained its English character while the majority of its people are bilingual. Since Hudson is within commuting distance of Montreal, a part of the population work there. Hudson has, however, avoided becoming just another bedroom community by maintaining a number of local businesses, from stores and restaurants known throughout the Montreal area to numerous small businesses and consultants who choose to operate out of Hudson. As a result, the town's center bustles throughout the day but the small-town atmosphere is leavened by the proximity of the city of Montreal. Over the last few years there has been an increased interest in preserving the historical atmosphere of the town. As a result, demolitions of houses along the lake must now be reviewed by council, the old hotel in the centre of town, the Chateau du Lac, is undergoing renovations to restore it to its former appearance and the old Hudson Railway Station now houses a summer theatre while retaining its traditional look. Hudson hasn't grown much over the last twenty years but ex-Hudsonites can be found around the world, often coming back to visit, particularly over the Labour Day week-end. It's the good memories.