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| Place | Saint-Basile-le-Grand |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saint-Basile-le-Grand; La Vallée-du-Richelieu |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.526141 |
| Longitude | -73.287538 |
| Population | 17,053 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J3N |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | EHYWL |
Saint-Basile-le-Grand is a town in Saint-Basile-le-Grand; La Vallée-du-Richelieu, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a town. Saint-Basile-le-Grand is located at 45.5261°N, 73.2875°W.
Saint-Basile-le-Grand rests in the gentle embrace of the Montérégie region, where the land unfurls in broad, fertile plains kissed by the wide sky. It lies 20.9 km east of Montréal, QC (from Montréal, QC: bearing 85°T), and is situated 11.3 km east of Longueuil.0 km north-east of Brossard. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the sweet, earthy scent of cultivated fields and the distant murmur of traffic on the Autoroute, a ribbon of grey cutting through the verdant expanse. Ancient maple trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers towards the heavens, line the quiet residential streets, their leaves a vibrant tapestry of greens in summer and a fiery blaze in autumn. The Richelieu River, a grand waterway, flows nearby, its presence a constant, grounding force that shapes the very spirit of Saint-Basile-le-Grand, reflecting the ever-changing moods of the sky. The history of Saint-Basile-le-Grand is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the Richelieu Valley, a land settled and cultivated for centuries. Early settlers, drawn by the rich soil and the navigable river, established a community that has long sustained itself on the fruits of its labour, from dairy farms to market gardens. Today, while the echoes of its agrarian past remain, the local economy has diversified, embracing small businesses and services that cater to its growing population, many of whom find employment in the nearby urban centres. Yet, the enduring character of Saint-Basile-le-Grand is marked by a palpable sense of continuity, a quiet pride in its heritage that manifests in the well-maintained heritage homes and the enduring traditions that are passed down through generations, a living testament to the enduring spirit of this riverside community.
Nichée sur les rives doucement ondulantes de la Vallée-du-Richelieu, Saint-Basile-le-Grand respire une quiétude ancestrale, là où le fleuve Saint-Laurent, dans son lent murmure, trace les contours d'un paysage façonné par des siècles d'histoire. Ses terres fertiles, jadis labourées par des générations d'agriculteurs, portent encore l'écho des labeurs passés, tandis que le ciel immense, d'un bleu changeant au gré des saisons, semble veiller sur cette demeure où le temps s'écoule avec la régularité des marées. Les étangs et les cours d'eau, miroirs de la voûte céleste, ponctuent la topographie avec une grâce naturelle, invitant à la contemplation des reflets éphémères. Les racines profondes de Saint-Basile-le-Grand s'entremêlent aux traditions, tissant une identité culturelle où l'héritage acadien et les mémoires autochtones se côtoient dans un respect mutuel, rappelant les premiers pas sur cette terre généreuse. L'air pur, empreint des senteurs de la nature, et la lumière dorée du crépuscule qui embrase les champs et les vieilles bâtisses, confèrent à Saint-Basile-le-Grand une âme singulière, une beauté discrète qui résonne longtemps après le départ.
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Explore Saint-Basile-le-Grand, 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: 45.526141, -73.287538. 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 Saint-Basile-le-Grand includes the postal code (J3N), 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 Saint-Basile-le-Grand 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 | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |