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Montérégie

La Montérégie est une région administrative du sud-ouest du Québec, située sur la rive sud du fleuve Saint-Laurent, au sud de Montréal.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Montérégie is an administrative region in southwestern Quebec, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, south of Montreal. It is known for its fertile farmland, orchards, and vineyards, and its name comes from the Monteregian Hills that dot the landscape.

What it is

Montérégie is one of Quebec’s 17 administrative regions (region 16), covering 8,763 km² with a population of 1,110,349. It borders Ontario to the west, the U.S. states of Vermont and New York to the south, and the region of Montreal to the north.

Why it matters

The region is a major agricultural hub for Quebec, producing apples, cider, maple products, and wine. Its proximity to Montreal makes it a popular destination for day trips and agritourism, including the Route des Cidres.

Key details

Major cities include Longueuil, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Brossard, Saint-Hyacinthe, and Châteauguay. The Monteregian Hills, which give the region its name, are a series of isolated hills that extend across the area.

In short

  • Montérégie is a Quebec administrative region south of Montreal.
  • It borders Ontario, Vermont, and New York.
  • Population: 1,110,349.
  • Known for agriculture, orchards, and vineyards.
Canadian angle

Montérégie is one of Quebec’s major administrative regions and is important to Canadian readers for its proximity to Montréal, cross-border location, agriculture, and regional tourism.

Quick questions

Where is Montérégie?
Montérégie is a Quebec administrative region in southwestern Quebec, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, south of Montréal, and it borders Ontario plus the U.S. states of Vermont and New York.
What is Montérégie known for?
It is known for fertile farmland, apples, cider, maple products, and vineyards, as well as for its mix of urban centres and rural landscapes.
What cities are in Montérégie?
Major cities include Longueuil, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Brossard, Saint-Hyacinthe, and Châteauguay.

Sources

  1. Gouvernement du Québec — https://www.quebec.ca/gouvernement/portrait-quebec/geographie-territoire/regions-administratives/monteregie-region
    Supports: population, superficie, principales municipalités, localisation générale
  2. Wikipedia (fr) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mont%C3%A9r%C3%A9gie
    Supports: geographic location, regional boundaries, origin of the name
  3. Bonjour Québec — https://www.bonjourquebec.com/fr/ou-aller/regions-du-quebec/monteregie
    Supports: tourism, Route des Cidres, cider identity
  4. Tourisme Montérégie — https://www.tourisme-monteregie.qc.ca/territoire-demerveillement/
    Supports: regional naming, territory, historical context
  5. Québec Le Mag — https://www.quebeclemag.com/regions/le-quebec-du-sud/monteregie/
    Supports: agricultural identity, fertile land, apples, ciders, wines