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Hudson, Quebec, Canada, pop.4785 (Census 2001) on the south-west bank of the Ottawa River, in the county of Vaudreuil. Situated about 60 kilometres west of downtown Montreal, many residents commute to work by car or train. It is a municipality within the Montreal Metropolitan Community. The town was founded in July 1969 from a merger of the villages of Hudson, Hudson Heights, and Como. Unlike the surrounding municipalities, it has a majority (65%) English-speaking population. A relatively wealthy town, Hudson is known for its large, turn-of-the century houses, many of which border the Lake of Two Mountains. A ferry from Hudson takes cars across the lake to the village of Oka. Other attractions of Hudson include:
Notable annual events in Hudson include the Hudson Street Fair, the Hudson Yacht Club Labour Day Regatta, Canada Day festivities, and the Santa Claus Parade.
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