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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 within a fertile basin where the horizon is defined by the proximity of the Rivière Richelieu and the rising silhouettes of the local heights. It lies 20.9 km east of Montréal, QC (from Montréal, QC: bearing 85°T), and is situated 11.3 km east of Longueuil. The land here holds a particular quality of light at dusk, a soft violet haze that settles over the fields and catches the edges of the Le Pain de Sucre as the sun retreats. To the west, the quiet presence of Lac des Atocas offers a secluded stillness, while the forested reaches of Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno stand only a few kilometers away, anchoring the landscape in a deep, enduring green. Saint-Basile-le-Grand grew from a heritage of agriculture, drawing strength from the rich earth that once sustained a purely rural existence. While the modern economy has shifted toward newer industries and suburban development, the character of Saint-Basile-le-Grand retains a practical, grounded sensibility that reflects its roots in the valley. The air often carries the crisp scent of damp soil, a reminder of the proximity to the Rivière Richelieu that has shaped the movement of people and goods through the region for generations. Daily life moves with a steady, deliberate pace, where residents find a balance between the demands of contemporary work and the pull of the natural surroundings that define their home.
Saint-Basile-le-Grand s'étire avec une grâce tranquille le long des rives de la Rivière Richelieu, là où les terres fertiles semblent retenir les derniers éclats d'un soleil descendant derrière le Pain de Sucre. La lumière déclinante caresse les plaines environnantes, révélant une topographie douce qui se souvient encore des sillons tracés par les premiers laboureurs ayant choisi ce sol riche pour bâtir leur existence. À quelques kilomètres, le Parc national du Mont-Saint-Bruno dresse sa silhouette protectrice, tandis que le Lac des Atocas, discret, offre une halte paisible à la faune avoisinante dans ce paysage aux nuances changeantes. Saint-Basile-le-Grand puise sa force dans une identité agricole héritée de ses fondateurs, une tradition qui se perpétue dans le calme des matins où la brume s'élève au-dessus des eaux. Les habitants entretiennent une relation privilégiée avec cette nature généreuse, observant les cycles de la terre qui dictent encore, par bien des aspects, le rythme des jours. Ici, l'air porte une fraîcheur particulière, celle des espaces ouverts et des horizons vastes, liant les résidents à une terre dont la noblesse réside dans sa simplicité. Chaque sentier, chaque parcelle cultivée raconte la pérennité d'une vie ordonnée par la proximité immédiate de ces éléments géographiques immuables.
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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. 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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |