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| Place | Cowansville |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Cowansville; Brome-Missisquoi |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.2047 |
| Longitude | -72.74086 |
| Population | 15,234 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J2K |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | EGAGH |
Cowansville is a town in Cowansville; Brome-Missisquoi, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a town. Cowansville is located at 45.2047°N, 72.7409°W.
Cowansville rests in a valley cradled by rolling hills, a landscape where the soft, green contours of the Eastern Townships meet the subtle grandeur of Quebec's southern reaches. It lies 21.6 km south of Granby, QC (from Granby, QC: bearing 184°T), and is situated 14.7 km south-south-west of Bromont. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun slants low, carries the scent of damp earth and distant pine, a fragrance that clings to the skin and whispers of the surrounding woodlands. The Yamaska River, a silver ribbon of water, meanders through the heart of Cowansville, its banks often fringed with the bright yellow of marsh marigolds in spring, a gentle pulse in the otherwise quietude of the terrain. The fields, patchwork quilts of cultivated land and wild meadow, stretch towards the horizon, their textures shifting with the seasons, from the stubble of harvest to the pristine white of winter. Founded by early settlers drawn to the fertile soil and the power of the Yamaska, Cowansville developed as a hub for agriculture and later, for industry, its mills once humming with the activity of processing local timber and textiles. This legacy is still palpable in the sturdy brick buildings that line the main streets, their facades bearing the marks of decades of commerce and community life. The economy today, while diversified, still retains a connection to the land, with nearby farms supplying fresh produce to local markets and a growing appreciation for artisanal goods. Cowansville also serves as a gateway to the surrounding Brome-Missisquoi region, an area renowned for its vineyards and its vibrant cultural scene, attracting visitors who seek a taste of rural Quebec and the quiet charm of a place that remembers its roots.
Cowansville, nichée au cœur de Brome-Missisquoi, respire la douceur de vivre des Cantons-de-l'Est, où les collines ondulent doucement, esquissant des paysages qui ont nourri les générations. L'air, pur et frais, porte les échos d'une histoire façonnée par la terre, par le travail des champs qui a longtemps rythmé la vie, et par l'eau vive de la rivière Yamaska, qui serpente non loin, témoin silencieux des transformations. L'architecture, parfois empreinte d'une certaine rusticité, rappelle les fondations solides sur lesquelles Cowansville s'est bâtie, un héritage vivant dans le commerce local et les traditions qui se transmettent avec fierté. L'horizon y est souvent baigné d'une lumière douce, particulièrement à l'approche du soir, où le ciel se pare de teintes subtiles, invitant à la contemplation du cycle immuable de la nature et de l'âme de cette région.
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Explore Cowansville, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.2047, -72.74086. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Cowansville includes the postal code (J2K), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
Location data for Cowansville is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |