trails, and easy access to nearby Windsor and Detroit. “We have a blend of cultural heritage, community engagement, recreational opportunities, and natural landscape that creates a dynamic, high-quality living environment for families, professionals, and retirees alike,” notes Mayor Crystal Meloche. Since Business View last featured LaSalle in 2020, the community has made significant strides, expanding upon its ambitious projects of revitalizing its downtown and waterfront, tackling infrastructure challenges, and hosting signature events that draw thousands. With major commercial developments underway and a focus on balanced growth, the town is poised for an exciting future while preserving the charm residents cherish. COMMUNITY LIFE: WHERE HERITAGE MEETS MODERN LIVING LaSalle’s appeal lies in its ability to blend smalltown warmth with big-city convenience.“We’re just minutes from the City of Windsor, which allows for an excellent work-life balance, offering peaceful living without sacrificing access to urban amenities,” says Meloche. “We have a varied workforce with residents working in manufacturing, healthcare, education, and retail. A lot of our residents who don’t work in the Town of LaSalle cross the border daily and work in Detroit, as well as work in the communities surrounding us,” she adds. Recreational amenities are a cornerstone of daily life. The 200-acre Vollmer Complex, with its 30 soccer fields and ice rinks, buzzes with year-round activity, while the Rotary Club of LaSalle-sponsored water feature and upcoming pickleball courts cater to active lifestyles. “Our sports teams are well-known beyond LaSalle,” Meloche emphasizes, citing the Turtle Club baseball team and regional figure-skating competitions that draw hundreds. “Sports tourism is really important in our community.” LaSalle’s calendar bursts with signature events that showcase its vibrant community spirit. The crown jewel is the LaSalle Strawberry Festival, drawing nearly 28,000 visitors each June over a four-day period. “It’s the first festival of the year,” notes Meloche,“so we see lots of people from neighboring communities come and visit us.” The Town’s newer Last Call Before Fall event, an adult-only craft beverage festival, has quickly become a highlight, featuring local wineries and distilleries. 121 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 05 LASALLE, ON
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