Pont-Viau, Quebec

This article is about the community in Laval. For the bridge, see Pont Viau.

Pont-Viau (French pronunciation: [pɔ̃ vjo]) is a district in the southern part of Laval, Quebec, Canada. It was a town before August 6, 1965. It was named after Viau Bridge, which links it to Ahuntsic-Cartierville in Montreal, Quebec.

Pont-Viau
Former city
Ville de Laval
Looking northeast from the Viau Bridge, with the Papineau-Leblanc Bridge visible in the background
Flag Coat of arms
Motto(s):  "Unité, progrès, grandeur"  (French) "Unity, Progress, Greatness"
Country	Canada
Province	Quebec
Region	Laval
Municipality	Laval

Geography

It is delineated by the Rivière des Prairies to the south, by Duvernay to the east, by Vimont to the north and by Laval-des-Rapides to the west.^[1]

Education

Commission scolaire de Laval operates French-language public schools.

• École primaire Saint-Gilles^[2]
• École primaire Saint-Julien^[3]

Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates English-language public schools. All sections of Laval are zoned to Laval Junior Academy and Laval Senior Academy