page_title: Verdun, Quebec
section_title: Economy
hierarchical_section_title: Verdun, Quebec / Economy
caption_attribution_description: We headed out to Île des Sœurs (Nun's Island) where Bell's new headquarters sits on the northern tip.
context_page_description: Verdun is a borough of the city of Montreal, Quebec, situated along the St. Lawrence River. It consists of the former city of Verdun, which was merged with the city of Montreal on January 1, 2002. The settlement of Verdun was founded in 1671, making it one of Canada's oldest cities. In 1956, Nuns' Island was amalgamated with Verdun, which is on the Island of Montreal.
context_section_description: Verdun is a chiefly residential area. However, the late 1990s and 2000s (decade) saw a revival of the Wellington Street commercial artery, with several shops, restaurants, and cafés opening. Other commercial areas include Verdun Street, Church Street (rue de l'Eglise) and Commerce Place (Place du Commerce) on Nuns' Island.
  Bell Canada is now headquartered in Verdun, on a campus on the northern tip of Nuns' Island.
caption: The head office of Bell Canada is located on the northern tip of Nuns' Island.
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