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Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
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Skyline of downtown Valleyfield
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| Nickname(s):
The Venice of Quebec
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| Motto(s):
Ubi lux ibi labor
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Location within Beauharnois-Salaberry RCM
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| Country | Canada | ||
| Province | Quebec | ||
| Region | Montérégie | ||
| RCM | Beauharnois-Salaberry | ||
| Founded | 1874 | ||
| Constituted | April 24, 2002 | ||
| Named for | Charles-Michel d'Irumberry de Salaberry | ||
| Boroughs |
List of boroughs
Grande-Île
Nitro Georges-Leduc Champlain La Baie Robert-Cauchon Jules-Léger Saint-Timothée |
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| Government | |||
| • Type | Mayor-council government | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 126.99 km2 (49.03 sq mi) | ||
| • Land | 108.56 km2 (41.92 sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 33.93 km2 (13.10 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2021)
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| • Total | 42,787 | ||
| • Density | 394.1/km2 (1,021/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 41,655 | ||
| • Urban density | 1,227.6/km2 (3,179/sq mi) | ||
| • Pop 2016-2021 |  5.0% |
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| • Dwellings | 20,962 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Campivallensien, Campivallensienne (fr) Campivallensian (en) | ||
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) | ||
| Postal code(s) |
J6S, J6T, J7X
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| Area code(s) | 450 and 579 | ||
Highways A-30 A-530 |
 Route 132 Route 201 |
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Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is a city in southwestern Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Beauharnois-Salaberry area. In 2021, about 42,787 people lived there.
The city's old downtown area is a popular place for tourists. Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is often called "The Venice of Quebec." This is because it has Lake St. Francis, St. Francis Bay, and many rivers and canals.
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History of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
The city we know today was officially founded in 1874. Its first mayor was Moise Plante. However, people started settling here much earlier, in 1798.
Back then, the settlement had different names. First, it was called Pointe-du-Lac (which means "Lake Point"). Later, it was named Saranac, and then Sainte-Cécile.
The name Salaberry-de-Valleyfield was chosen in 1874. It honors Colonel Charles de Salaberry. He was a brave officer who fought with the British army during the War of 1812. The "Valleyfield" part of the name comes from the Valleyfield Mills. This was a paper mill located south of Edinburgh in Scotland.
The city is also home to the Roman Catholic Diocese of Valleyfield, which was started in 1892. This means it's an important center for the Catholic Church in the region.
How the City Grew: Mergers
In 2002, Salaberry-de-Valleyfield became much larger. It joined with two nearby communities:
- Saint-Timothée
- Grande-Île
This merger helped the city's population grow significantly.
Geography and Climate
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is located on Grande-Île, which is an island in the Saint Lawrence River. To the west, you'll find Lake Saint Francis. The Saint Lawrence River is to the north, and the Beauharnois Canal is to the south. The city's port is on this canal.
Weather in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
The city has a humid continental climate. This means it has warm summers and long, cold, and snowy winters.
| Climate data for Salaberry-de-Valleyfield | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °C (°F) | 14.0 (57.2) |
16.0 (60.8) |
23.0 (73.4) |
30.0 (86.0) |
35.0 (95.0) |
34.4 (93.9) |
35.6 (96.1) |
36.5 (97.7) |
35.0 (95.0) |
28.9 (84.0) |
22.5 (72.5) |
17.0 (62.6) |
36.5 (97.7) |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | −5.4 (22.3) |
−3.3 (26.1) |
2.3 (36.1) |
11.2 (52.2) |
18.7 (65.7) |
23.8 (74.8) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.3 (77.5) |
20.6 (69.1) |
12.8 (55.0) |
5.8 (42.4) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
11.4 (52.5) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | −9.6 (14.7) |
−7.8 (18.0) |
−2.2 (28.0) |
6.3 (43.3) |
13.3 (55.9) |
18.7 (65.7) |
21.1 (70.0) |
20.2 (68.4) |
15.6 (60.1) |
8.6 (47.5) |
2.2 (36.0) |
−5.1 (22.8) |
6.8 (44.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | −13.8 (7.2) |
−12.3 (9.9) |
−6.7 (19.9) |
1.3 (34.3) |
7.9 (46.2) |
13.5 (56.3) |
16.0 (60.8) |
15.1 (59.2) |
10.6 (51.1) |
4.3 (39.7) |
−1.4 (29.5) |
−8.8 (16.2) |
2.1 (35.8) |
| Record low °C (°F) | −38.3 (−36.9) |
−33.5 (−28.3) |
−29 (−20) |
−15.6 (3.9) |
−4.4 (24.1) |
2.2 (36.0) |
6.5 (43.7) |
1.7 (35.1) |
−2.0 (28.4) |
−8.9 (16.0) |
−21.0 (−5.8) |
−32.0 (−25.6) |
−38.3 (−36.9) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 74.8 (2.94) |
59.3 (2.33) |
61.9 (2.44) |
77.3 (3.04) |
82.9 (3.26) |
94.7 (3.73) |
97.6 (3.84) |
92.5 (3.64) |
82.6 (3.25) |
92.0 (3.62) |
85.7 (3.37) |
76.8 (3.02) |
978.0 (38.50) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 24.2 (0.95) |
19.9 (0.78) |
31.9 (1.26) |
70.3 (2.77) |
82.9 (3.26) |
97.4 (3.83) |
97.6 (3.84) |
92.5 (3.64) |
82.6 (3.25) |
90.6 (3.57) |
74.4 (2.93) |
33.1 (1.30) |
794.7 (31.29) |
| Average snowfall cm (inches) | 50.6 (19.9) |
39.3 (15.5) |
30.1 (11.9) |
7.2 (2.8) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
1.3 (0.5) |
11.3 (4.4) |
43.7 (17.2) |
183.5 (72.2) |
| Source: Environment Canada | |||||||||||||
Population of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
The population of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield has changed over the years. In 2021, the city had 42,787 people living there. This was a 5.0% increase from its population in 2016. The city covers a land area of about 108.56 square kilometers. This means that in 2021, there were about 394.1 people living per square kilometer.
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| Amalgamated with Saint-Timothée and Grande-Île in 2002. Source: Statistics Canada |
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| Canada census – Salaberry-de-Valleyfield community profile | |||
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| 2016 | 2011 | 2006 | |
| Population: | 40,745 (+1.7% from 2011) | 40,077 (+1.0% from 2006) | 39,672 (+51.6% from 2001) |
| Land area: | 107.13 km2 (41.36 sq mi) | 107.10 km2 (41.35 sq mi) | 107.10 km2 (41.35 sq mi) |
| Population density: | 380.3/km2 (985/sq mi) | 374.2/km2 (969/sq mi) | 370.4/km2 (959/sq mi) |
| Median age: | 48.3 (M: 46.0, F: 50.1) | 47.1 (M: 45.1, F: 48.7) | 44.6 (M: 42.9, F: 46.2) |
| Total private dwellings: | 19,356 | 19,050 | 18,034 |
| Median household income: | $50,952 | $44,510 | $41,880 |
| Notes: Amalgamated with Saint-Timothée and Grande-Île in 2002. – References: 2016 2011 2006 earlier | |||
Fun Things to Do and See
Salaberry-de-Valleyfield has several interesting places to visit.
- Musée de Société des Deux-Rives (MUSO): This museum tells the story of the region's economy and culture. It's a great place to learn about the history of the area.
- Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Cecilia: This is one of the largest churches in Canada. It was built between 1934 and 1935. It is also one of only 10 minor basilicas in Quebec.
- Valleyfield Regattas: Since 1938, the city has hosted the Valleyfield Regattas every year. This exciting event takes place in early July over three days. It's held right in the heart of the city on Bay Saint-François. The Regattas are an international competition for hydroplanes. These are special power boats that can reach speeds of up to 225 kilometers per hour! More than 130,000 people visit each year to watch the races and enjoy other fun activities.
Education in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
The city has many schools and learning centers for all ages:
- 9 daycare facilities
- 3 pre-kindergarten centers
- 12 elementary schools (one of which is English-language)
- 1 high school
- 1 adult education center
- 1 vocational training center
- 1 CEGEP (a type of college in Quebec) called Collège de Valleyfield
- 1 French-language university center
The Gault Institute
The Gault Institute was a school created by Andrew Frederick Gault. He started this school when his Gault Cotton Mills were operating. At one time, the school was heated using underground pipes connected to the Cotton Mills. This was because there was no electricity back then.
Famous People from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield
Many notable people have come from Salaberry-de-Valleyfield:
- Lise Bacon: Quebec politician
- Line Beauchamp: Quebec politician
- Jean-Luc Brassard: Olympic gold medalist in skiing
- Pierre Cossette: television and Broadway producer
- Mélodie Daoust: Olympics gold medalist in ice hockey
- Suzanne Fortier: principal at McGill University
- Armand Frappier: physician and microbiologist
- Dominic Larocque: para ice hockey athlete
- J. Albert Leduc: ice hockey player and businessman
- Paul-Émile Léger: cardinal of the Catholic Church
- Serge Marcil: politician and Minister of Employment in 1994
- Anne Minh-Thu Quach: MP for Beauharnois—Salaberry
- Jean Ouimet: former leader of the Green Party of Quebec
See also
In Spanish: Salaberry-de-Valleyfield para niños
