The living environment in Lachine is truly outstanding. The Borough is known for its magnificent waterfront parks, its heritage sites, its sports and cultural facilities and its quality educational institutions. To live in Lachine is to enjoy the waterfront on Lac St-Louis. It provides more than twenty kilometres of multi-use park space perfect for walking, biking, and so much more. Lachine is neither true suburban West Island, nor is it urban Montreal. With more than two dozen parks, several pools, primary and secondary schools, a hospital and many grocery stores including health-food store Rachelle-Béry and the year-round Lachine Market, It's an ideal place for families and those seeking peace and quiet.