La Conception is a village and municipality in the Laurentides region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Les Laurentides Regional County Municipality.
Demographics
Population trend: Population in 2021: 1527 (2016 to 2021 population change: 14.2%) Population in 2016: 1337 Population in 2011: 1287 Population in 2006: 1283 Population in 2001: 1050 Population in 1996: 917 Population in 1991: 695
Private dwellings occupied by usual residents: 743 (total dwellings: 1229)
Mother tongue: English as first language: 6.5% French as first language: 89.9% English and French as first language: 0.7% Other as first language: 2.3%
Geography
La Conception is located in the Laurentides region of Quebec, which is known for its beautiful landscapes, including mountains, forests, and lakes. It is situated near Mont-Tremblant, a popular tourist destination known for its ski resort and outdoor recreational activities.
Education
Sainte Agathe Academy (of the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board) in Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts serves English-speaking students in this community for both elementary and secondary levels.
La Conception, being part of Quebec, follows the provincial education system of Quebec. This system includes both French-language and English-language schools.
In Quebec, primary education typically covers grades 1 to 6, while secondary education covers grades 7 to 11. These schools are generally publicly funded and administered by school boards.
