Chambly

In southwest Quebec, Canada, Chambly is an off-island suburb of Montreal. It is located inland from the South Shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the Montérégie region. 

The Chambly Basin, an enlargement of the Richelieu River, runs alongside the city. Fort-Chambly, a wooden stockade built in 1665 by Captain Jacques de Chambly, a French army officer and commander of the Carignan Regiment, was the first structure to occupy the location, which is located 14 miles (23 km) east of Montreal City. It was destroyed in 1702 by Iroquois and then reconstructed at a later date in stone. The fort, which was handed over to the British in 1760, was crucial to both the War of 1812 and the American invasion of 1775. 

The city is now an agricultural market region that produces cash crops, dairy products, and fruits. 

Reasons to Live in Chambly

• Value & Safety

Chambly is known to be a very safe family area. The region is ripe with parks and green spaces, very friendly neighbors with a strong sense of community. Crime rates in Chambly have been reported to be 35% lower than the provincial average. The city is quiet and known to be safe at night as well.

Chambly is pet-friendly and most families in the area have children.

According to a study, Chambly has a livability score of 91/100 which is considered excellent. The cost of living in Chambly is 6% lower than the average in Quebec and real estate prices are also 16% lower than the average in Quebec.

• Chambly Canal

In the province of Quebec, via Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Carignan, and Chambly make up the Chambly Canal, a National Historic Site of Canada. Construction started in 1831, and the canal was completed in 1843. When trade between the United States and Canada was at its peak, it functioned as a significant commercial route.

The Chambly Canal is a stunning place for families to walk or have picnics. There is a beautiful park and water side walkway. It has small restaurants and pets are often allowed. This summer, come walk, skate, bike or even jog along the canal!

• Fort Chambly Natural Historic Site

Fort Chambly, which is about 30 kilometers from Montreal, – rises at the base of the Richelieu Rapids. Fort-Chambly is a welcoming location that combines an urban park and a fortification built in 1711.

You may explore the historic fortification to see how French troops lived during the New France era. It has the restored main elements of its original architecture.

Real Estate Statistics

Education

Some of the top-rated schools in Chambly include École Secondaire De Chambly, École Madeleine-Brousseau and École De Salaberry.

About 87% of the population in Chambly have a high school degree or equivalent, which is actually 5% higher than the Quebec average.

Chambly - Quick Demographics

Age, Income & Family Types

Age

The average age in Chambly is 37 years old. 26% of the population is aged between 45 to 64 years old. 29% of the population is aged between 25 to 44 years old, making those the two largest age groups in Chambly.

Income

The average household income in Chambly is $97,533. 25% of the population in Chambly have a household income less than $50,000. 21% of the population have a household income between $50,000 and $80,000.

Family Types

42% of the population in Chambly are married couples.

Couples without children at home make up 35% while couples with children make up 48% of the population in Chambly. Single-parent families make up 17% of the population in Chambly.

Languages Spoken

Since it is a part of Monteregie, Chambly is a predominantly French-speaking neighborhood with about 94% of the population speaking French. 4% of the population in Chambly are English and other foreign languages heard in Chambly make up for only 2%.

46.3% of the population in Chambly can speak only French.