Montréal-Nord (better nkown as Montreal-North in English) is a working-class, yet gritty multi-ethnic borough located on the north-side of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. With a high concentration of African Canadian and Hispanic families, Montreal-North has long been viewed as a hotbed for crime and gang violence. The area is occupied by mostly french-speaking residents, many Haitians, but also many residence with European heritage as well. Henri-Bourassa Road is a major street that serves into the area and the Pie IX Bridge connects Montreal-North to Laval. This borough is considered the birthplace and territory to the Bo-Gars.