27 February 2007, the Urban Planning Committee and City Council chose the name des Allumettières, in reference to local female workers in the matchstick industry during the region's early years, for the full length between Eardley Road and the Alexandra Bridge which will also replace the name "Boulevard Saint-Laurent" in the easternmost segment. The new name change was implemented in the western segment from Boulevard Saint-Raymond during the summer. Homes and businesses located along St-Laurent will have des Allumettières addresses now that the full length has opened (3 December 2007). The "Allumettières" were women who worked at the famous E.B.Eddy mill, making matches (allumettes--->allumettières). They became famous in 1919 and 1924 when they went on strike and stood up to the management. Features Among the main attractions along des Allumettières are the Canadian Museum of History and Jacques Cartier Park located at the entrance to the Alexandra Bridge. Further west is the Robert Guertin Arena (Carillon Street) which is home to the QMJHL team, the Gatineau Olympiques. Neighbourhoods Île de Hull/Downtown Wrightville Le Plateau Pilon/Jardins Lavigne McLeod/Terrasses Eardley See also List of Gatineau roads References Streets in Gatineau Boulevards