For further information on Beauharnois-Salaberry’s profile, download the following fact sheets outlining the territory’s characteristics and appeal. Available in PDF format only.
Socio-Demographic Profile
In 2007, the Beauharnois-Salaberry RCM had a population of 61,416 people, representing 4.4% of the Montérégie’s population and 0.8 % of Quebec’s population.
Of this population:
- 75.6% is made up of workers aged 25 to 64 (2005);
- 29% speak both French and English at work;
- 24.6% hold a high school diploma at minimum.
The Beauharnois-Salaberry RCM offers a locally educated, accessible and highly qualified labour force. Its unemployment rate is 6.1%.
For further information, consult the regional profiles of the Beauharnois-Salaberry RCM and City of Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.
Geographic Profile
Boasting a diversified and efficient transport network, the Beauharnois-Salaberry region is a strategic centre for businesses targeting Ontario and U.S. markets.
The region is also near major urban centres and the U.S. and Ontario borders:
- Montreal: 56 km
- Toronto: 490 km
- Boston: 560 km
- New York: 600 km
Consult a map of the region by clicking here.
Economic Profile
Beauharnois-Salaberry is home to various businesses specialized in such fields as metallurgy, the environment, as well as transport and logistics.
Leading employers!
The region’s strategic positioning has attracted many leading employers to the region, including Rio Tinto Alcan, Éka Chimie, Rotek Plastic and Diageo.
Fertile ground for the agri-food industry
As close to 78% of Beauharnois-Salaberry’s territory is located on permanent agricultural areas, the region is very conducive to developing and growing agri-food businesses. For example, two multinationals, the Bonduelle Canada and Dare Foods Limited, are based in the Sainte-Martine region.
Kernel corn and soy farming have grown considerably in recent years, and efforts have also been undertaken to create and support organized biodiesel and ethanol projects.
Tourism Profile
Recognized for its many bodies of water and marinas, including the second largest marina in Quebec, the region offers a wealth of varied tourist attractions. Accessible from the town centre, the vieux canal de Beauharnois is a dream destination where yachters and adventure seekers gather to practice water sports.
Click here for further information on Marina Valleyfield.
Click here to discover the charm of the vieux canal de Beauharnois.
Cycling enthusiasts can also discover the region by the 80 km cycling path, which mostly runs along the canal de Beauharnois.
Click here to discover the cycling network.
Institutions
Various French and English educational institutions are available in the Beauharnois-Salaberry region in order to prepare tomorrow’s leaders. The region’s institutions offer courses at the primary, secondary, college as well as professional level.
For a complete list of schools governed by the Commission scolaire de la Vallée-des-Tisserands and the New Frontiers School Board, visit their respective Websites:
The Centre de santé et services sociaux du Suroît (CSSSS) offers comprehensive healthcare and health services via the Hôpital du Suroît, a CLSC, as well as seven medical clinics and two lodging centres.
Click here for further information on Suroît’s heath service network.
