Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is a city in Montérégie in southwestern Quebec, Canada. 

It is located on Grande-Île, an island in the Saint Lawrence River, and is bounded on the west by Lake Saint Francis, on the north by the Saint Lawrence River, and on the south by the Beauharnois Canal. Valleyfield’s Port is located on the canal. 

 It was reported in the year 2019 that the population was approximately 42,410. 

Downtown Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is quite remarkable, with its promenade along the Old Beauharnois Canal, the spectacular bay of Lake Saint-François, its central park, business lanes, and gourmet tables and counters.    

 There is a beach in a natural setting and a river that is hidden. Everything is ready for you to enjoy in the city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. 

The city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is known as “The Venice of Quebec” because of the presence of Lake St. Francis (St. Lawrence River), St. Francis Bay near downtown, and other rivers and canals around the city. 

Reasons to Live in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield

• A city for boaters 

Old Beauharnois Canal: The Vieux Canal de Beauharnois is at the center of the fun, right in the city canter! This interesting location, situated between commercial streets and the magnificent Parc Delpha-Sauvé that stretches along Saint-François Bay, is suitable for: 

A visit to the pier for a refreshing drink on its “La Cale” bar-terrace, a special concert on its floating stage, a meal, and some great shopping. 

Marina Valleyfield: Quebec’s third biggest marina, is located only steps from downtown and is ideal for socializing with all the other boaters and taking advantage of some of the amenities like the private swimming pool and showers. 

Delpha-Sauvé Park docks: The waterfront of Parc Delpha-Sauvé, administered by Marina Valleyfield, are both in the city center and a little remote, offering a vibrant experience by day and a more peaceful one by night.  

 Some of the activities in the area include swimming, kayak and paddle boarding, events, games, different shows, shopping, and dining. The area also has magnificent views of the sunset. 

• The Beach & its islands 

Get out of the city for a relaxing break in nature at Parc régional des Îles de-Saint-Timothée, a magical location. The sandy beach here welcomes you to make sandcastles, play volleyball, or take a nap before going for a dip in the clear waters.

Simply rent a canoe, kayak, pedal boat, or paddle from the marine shack immediately on the beach to explore the basin and its islands. Hungry? A restaurant is available on the grounds. 

Here are some recent statistics regarding the Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Real Estate Market (Centris):

Education

Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is home to many high schools and elementary schools such as; École de la Traversee, École Elizabeth-Monette, École du Parcours and École Saint-Eugène. 

The city also contains a Cegep program called College de Valleyfield. This school offers various programs for young adults to start building careers. 

Salaberry-de-Valleyfield Quick Demographics

Age, income & marital status 

The average age in the city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is about 45 years old with an average yearly household income of $62,791. 

Family Types 

Couples in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield without any children make up 48% of the population while couples with children make up 33%. 

Single-parent families make up 19% of the population in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield. 

Languages Spoken

The city of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield is a primarily French-speaking city with about 97% of the population speaking French. 2% speak English and other languages heard in the city only account for 1% of the population.