02- Granby

Country

Canada

Province

Quebec

Population

43,316 (1996)

47,637 (2006)

The city of Granby boasts a desirable location south of the St. Lawrence River and 60 km (42 mi) east of Montreal, Quebec. The surrounding Granby Township area was officially incorporated in 2007, based on a referendum from the residents. The city's proximity to major urban centres like Montreal and Ottawa result in a buzzing small town ambiance.

Culture runs rampant, with important events like the Mascot Festival in July. The Granby Song Festival attracts the creative tourists and artists every September, with prize money for the various creative competitions with former winners becoming prominent Canadian artists like Jean Leloup. True to its French roots, Granby is among the only places outside France that celebrates the Giant Omelette Get-Together, an event where thousands of eggs are used to cook a massive omelette to be shared among the townspeople. This tradition stems back to Napoleon and his demand for a giant omelette to feed the troops.

In addition to its industrial contributions of textile, lumber, tobacco and dairy products, Granby offers a solid basis for tourism, with the world-renowned Granby Zoo. Founded in 1953 by the acting mayor, this zoo features a thousand animals and receives half a million visitors yearly. Adjacent to the zoo is the Amazoo Water Park with a river, waterfalls, wave pools and a man-made beach. Granby's warm, temperate climate makes it a great place to play a game of golf with several posh golf courses located in town. The Autodrome de Granby is another major attraction and those with a need for speed can explore the half mile stretch of glorious dirt track. Outdoor enthusiasts will want to stop at Lake Boivin for a fun, enlightening experience. The lake boasts a Nature Interpretation Centre, with informative displays and environmental stewardship seminars. (source)

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City of Granby official website lots of interesting information about Granby

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(+) Amalgamation of the City and the Township of Granby on January 1, 2007.

Mother tongue language (2006)

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Parc industriel de Granby

Granby Industrial Park is a preferred location for companies wishing to settle in the area. The fiber optic broadband will be available from summer 2011. Here are some key data about the park:

Location and access: Highway 139, Highway 10, exit 68 at 1 km
Total area: 627 hectares (1550 acres)
Available area: 96 hectares (238 acres)
Price: $ 0.50 / ft. car - or - $ 5.40 / m2
Topography: flat region
Bearing Capacity: 12 200 à 58 580 kg/m2 (2500 to 12 000 lbs/pi2)
Aqueduct: Capacity: 36 364 m3/jr (9.6 million gal / day) Pipe size: 35 cm to 45 cm (14 "to 18")
Sewers: Sanitary sewer lines 25 cm to 37.5 cm (10 "to 15") storm drains: from 37.5 cm to 195 cm (15 "to 78") Capacity: 53 000 m3/jr (14 million gal / day)
Three-phase power grid at 25 kV to connect to:

loads in medium voltage to 14.4 kV or 25 kV;
loads at low voltage 347/600 V or 120/240 V;

Services:

Natural gas
All services are free brought the city to the property line

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Mascot Festival in July (Fête des Mascottes et des Personnages Animés)

A five-day, fun-filled celebration with family activities. Several mascots, a parade, shows and many events are scheduled for downtown Granby! The site is located on rue Principale and runs between the intersections of Saint-Hubert and Dufferin. (Photos)

The Granby Song Festival (Festival international de la chanson de Granby)

Granby is the host of the yearly "Festival de la chanson de Granby" ("Granby Song Festival") in which many well-known artists, such as Jean Leloup and Luc Delarochelière, have first gained public exposure. (Read more: The Encyclopedia of Music in Canada)

Giant Omelette Get-Together, An omelette for everyone!

Each year on June 24 (Québec's National Holiday), chefs from seven French-speaking cities gather to create a giant omelette. The following cities are part of the get-together: Bessières, Fréjus, Malmedy, Dumbéa, Abbeville, Granby and Pigue. Overall, six countries participate in this popular event.

Granby International Classic Car Exhibition (Granby International des voitures anciennes) site Internet officiel

Granby Zoo and Amazoo Water Park

525 Saint-Hubert Street
Highway 10, exit 68 or 74
Granby, Quebec

Granby Zoo invites visitors to come walk along the zoo's paths from which they can observe 1,000 animals, including 200 exotic species, such as elephants, giraffe, gorillas and tigers. There are also some twenty presentations given by guides and naturalists.

Don't forget to try the new rides, which include a roller coaster and the pirogue. And Granby Zoo's Amazoo Yoplait Water Park is celebrating its tenth anniversary this year with an all new aquatic adventure for the whole family.

The Granby Zoo is part of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and considered as one of the best in world. A half million people pass through its gates every year. [quebecmusts.com]