Viauville () is a neighbourhood in the borough of Mercier–Hochelaga-Maisonneuve located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Established in 1892 as a result of an urban plan made by Charles-Théodore Viau and the former city of Maisonneuve, and part of the aforementioned city, Viauville never obtained municipality status.UQAM - CFEMD - Le quartier Hochelaga-Maisonneuve : Série B « Les bâtiments »
Viauville is named for Charles-Théodore Viau, a member of the paroisse Saint-Clément and founder of the biscuiterie Viau.
The area was home to Canadian Vickers Maisonville Shipyards, now Port of Montreal berths.
Important dates 1867 - Foundation of the biscuiterie Viau 1898 - Opening of the registers of the paroisse Saint-Clément. 1899 - Inauguration of Saint-Clément Church. Culinar acquires biscuiterie Viau. Culinar sells biscuiterie Viau to Saputo Incorporated. 2001 - Saputo sells biscuiterie Viau to Dare Foods 2003 - Closure of the biscuiterie Viau.
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