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Victoriaville

Victoriaville is a city in south-central Quebec, Canada, located on the Nicolet River in the Centre-du-Québec region.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Victoriaville is a city in south-central Quebec, Canada, located on the Nicolet River in the Centre-du-Québec region. It serves as the seat of Arthabaska Regional County Municipality.

What it is

Victoriaville was formed in 1993 through the merger of Arthabaska, Saint-Victoire-d'Arthabaska, and Victoriaville. It covers an area of 81.6 km² and had a population of 47,760 in the 2021 Census.

Why it matters

As the seat of Arthabaska Regional County Municipality, Victoriaville is a regional hub in the Centre-du-Québec region. Its economy is tied to manufacturing and wood products, including furniture, caskets, and hockey sticks.

Key details

The city lies along the Nicolet River in the Bois-Francs area. Its population grew 3.5% from 2016 to 2021, reflecting its role as a mid-sized urban centre in Quebec.

In short

  • Victoriaville is a city in south-central Quebec, formed in 1993.
  • It had 47,760 residents in the 2021 Census.
  • It is the seat of Arthabaska Regional County Municipality.
  • The local economy features manufacturing and wood products.
Canadian angle

Victoriaville is a Quebec city and regional centre in Canada, relevant to Canadian readers as a mid-sized municipality in the Centre-du-Québec region with census, governance, and economic significance.

Quick questions

Where is Victoriaville located?
Victoriaville is in south-central Quebec, Canada, on the Nicolet River in the Centre-du-Québec region.
What is Victoriaville’s population?
Its population was 47,760 in the 2021 Census of Population.
When was Victoriaville formed?
The current municipality was formed in 1993 by merging Arthabaska, Saint-Victoire-d'Arthabaska, and Victoriaville.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoriaville
    Supports: Location, regional placement, municipal merger, and 2021 population.
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoriaville
    Supports: Quebec city status, Arthabaska RCM seat, and Centre-du-Québec region.
  3. Tourisme Centre-du-Québec — https://www.tourismecentreduquebec.com/en/cities-and-villages/ville-de-victoriaville.aspx
    Supports: Victoriaville as a city in Centre-du-Québec and a reported municipal population figure.
  4. Wikivoyage — https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Victoriaville
    Supports: Regional-centre description and wood-products economy.