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History
 According to one theory, Mont Saint-Bruno may have been an Iroquois place of worship, long before becoming a choice spot for recreation. In 1710, the land was granted to Pierre Boucher of Boucherville and became the Montarville seigniory. The seigniory, dotted with lakes and streams, was unusual for its lack of river access. However, it had an exceptional asset-a river system that could
produce the water power necessary to run mills used to produce flour, cut wood, and card and weave wool and other fabrics. By the beginning of the 19th century, there was also an orchard and a sugar bush. Technological advances and the arrival of the railways led to the gradual decline of the mills.
 Mont Saint-Bruno was a favorite haunt of the wealthy, English-speaking Montrealers who bought land in the area. They built summer homes and surrounded them with gardens, parts of which exist to this day. The Brothers of Saint-Gabriel also acquired part of the hill during this period. Other developers have also used the land for various purposes-gravel pits, military exercises, residential
housing, communication antennas, and a downhill ski area.
In 1969, the municipality of Saint-Bruno intervened to take over an area of nearly 1.5 sq. km. At the same time, the Quebec government was called upon to protect the entire hill. Starting in 1974, the government began to acquire land for this purpose. Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno was officially created in 1985 with a mission to protect this area representing the Monteregian Hills natural region, and make it accessible to the public for educational and recreational purposes.
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