Deux-Montagnes, March 24, 2021 – The City of Deux-Montagnes will blow out its 100 candles officially on August 18, 2021. As preparation for the big day, the city is kicking off its 100th Anniversary by inviting all residents to take part in a once-in-a-century Time Capsule Project.
As a symbol of the Deux-Montagnes Centennial celebrations, the 100th Anniversary Time Capsule Project is designed to collect stories of those living in the city today to preserve them in a stainless-steel cylinder for residents of future generations to enjoy when the Time Capsule is opened as part of the Deux-Montagne 200th Anniversary celebrations, in 2121. Full details of the project are available in a special 100th Anniversary section on the city’s website.
Message from Deux-Montagnes elected municipal officials
Since it wasn’t possible to hold a launch with residents present because of the pandemic, Mayor Denis Martin and the city’s municipal councillors have prepared a virtual celebratory message for all those who’ve made Deux-Montagnes their home. It’s a message for bringing people together in spirit if not in person and to express the sense of belonging we all share in the city we love.
Words of inspiration from Mayor Denis Martin
When asked about his vision for Deux-Montagnes in the 100 years to come, Mayor Denis Martin, a proud lifelong resident, said he hoped “that Deux-Montagnes will continue developing in a way that ensures the sustainability of the services it provides and the quality of life that makes it stand out…that Deux-Montagnes will always be seen as a great place to raise a family…and that the city will keep pace with the needs of future generations, while preserving its character and what has made it such a special place to be for its first 100 years.”
For a full account of Mayor Denis Martin’s actual lifelong love story with Deux-Montagnes, please click here.
If, like Mayor Denis Martin, you have a story about what living in Deux-Montagnes means it you, whether you’re a lifelong resident or a newcomer, we want to hear from you…and so will Deux-Montagnes residents 100 years from now. Just make sure you send in your message for the Deux-Montagnes Time Capsule by June 4 (by email, regular mail, or drop it off in person). Details here.
Take a magical history tour of Deux-Montagnes
The more you know about the history of Deux-Montagnes, the more there is to celebrate. And there’s no better way than taking a magical history tour on a timeline specially created for this purpose, with images and captions that tell the story of how Deux-Montagnes came to be, how it grew to be what it is today, and the people that helped make it happen.
Health measures in place for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic make it more challenging to safely organize the activities, events, and additional initiatives planned to mark this important civic milestone. All upcoming festivities will be announced in the weeks ahead after they’ve passed our stringent health and safety test. Stay tuned and make sure you get the most out of everything on the menu in the City of Deux-Montagnes 100th Anniversary program!
