Municipalities served

City of Bécancour

The town of Becancour is located on the Saint-Laurent plain, in the Centre du Quebec region, at the intersection of major roads. Becancour was one of Québec's first amalgamated cities. The town was created on October 17, 1965 from the amalgamation of eleven municipalities spread out over 434 km² and is now the largest town in Quebec in terms of area.
 
The six areas, which now constitute the urban area, reveal, each in their own way, the history of a region whose economic vocation went rapidly from farming to heavy industry. The six secteurs are: Bécancour, Gentilly, Saint-Grégoire, Sainte-Angèle, Sainte-Gertrude and Précieux-Sang.

In 1968 the idea of an industrial park was put forward. It would take some time for this new project to bring new hope. The Seventies and Eighties saw major companies finally settling into the park thus making the most of numerous strategic, geographic, energy and economic benefits.

From the last twenty five years until the present day, Becancour's imposing industrial park and port have given the municipality international recognition of which the economic effects can be noted in all areas: housing development, trade, road networks, and thereby, cultural, sporting and community activities.

Farming is also an important industry sector in Bécancour. Thriving farms, a variety of crops as well as different products reflect the richness of the land. 

Ville de Bécancour
1295, av. Nicolas-Perrot
Bécancour, QC G9H 1A1

Mayor: Maurice Richard

Opening hours: 8:30am to midday and from 1:30pm to 4:30pm from Monday to Friday and until 6pm on Mondays (for the environmental and city planning departments only).

Please note: Reception is open during lunch hours.

Tel.: 819 294-6500
Fax: 819 294-6535
www.becancour.net

Deschaillons-sur-St-Laurent

Municipalité de Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent
1596, Marie-Victorin
Deschaillons-sur-Saint-Laurent, QC G0S 1G0

Tel.: 819 292-2085
Fax: 819 292-3194
Email: mun.deschaillons@qc.aira.com

Fortierville

Fortierville is a municipality located on the South bank of the Saint-Laurent river, half way between the major urban centers of Trois-Rivières, Drummondville, Québec and Victoriaville.

Founded in 1882, there are now 733 inhabitants. Spread over an area of 44,84 km², Fortierville is a calm, safe place where tranquility and fresh country air are in abundance.

Fortierville is, by it's vast expanse of pasture and arable land, mainly agricultural in nature. Visit us to find out for yourself. Come fill you lungs with fresh air and breathe the smell of harvest time. Come to experience the tranquility and peacefulness that reign over the woodlands, to hear the melodious birdsong and the whistle of the wind, to appreciate nature and wildlife… Come to where life seems to standstill, to forget about your problems and the cacophony of urban life, come to where life is good!

Municipalité de Fortierville
198, rue de la Fabrique
Fortierville, QC G0S 1J0

Tel.: 819 287-5922
Fax: 819 287-0322
Email: municipalite@fortierville.com

Lemieux

The Municipality of Lemieux has a surface area of 75 square kilometers and counts 340 residents. This makes it the smallest community of the RCM of Bécancour. It's proximity to highways 20 (five minutes) and 55 (twenty minutes) as well as being within easy access to the towns of Trois-Rivières, Victoriaville and Drummondville in less than 45 minutes, gives Lemieux a desirable geographical location.

There are various facilities including a cycle path, a park, an ice-rink and a sports field. The landscape adds to the municipality's charm. The importance of woodland and abundant wildlife makes it an exceptional place.

Lemieux is home to Fabritek, one of the biggest manufacturers of pontoons in Québec. It is also where Mr. Edgar Larocque introduced cranberry farming in 1939. There have been three successful generations. Over the years, the farm has continued to develop and now has an area of 120 acres under cultivation.

The tranquil lifestyle and the enthusiasm of the inhabitants make Lemieux a relaxing place, perfect for daydreaming.

Being a small community, the local council is looks after it's citizens and tends to their needs and well being.

Municipalité de Lemieux
530 de l’Église
Lemieux, QC G0X 1S0

Tel.: 819 283-2506
Fax: 819 283-2029
Email: info@municipalitelemieux.ca

© Jean-Louis Bélisle 

Manseau

Manseau awaits you!

As the gateway to the RCM of Bécancour via the Jean-Lesage highway (highway 20), the municipality of Manseau is easily accessible, which is a major attraction for businesses and families who might wish to settle in a friendly environment. The population of 900 people is noted for it's natural dynamism.

Over the years, the municipality has varied it's economy well, mainly focusing, from the beginning of the 20th century, on wood processing and accommodating several companies dedicated to the farming, processing, preservation and storage of cranberries.
Several community services are at the disposition of inhabitants to make everyday life easier. Moreover, organizations devoted to social, economic and community life are very active in the community (Club de l'Âge d'Or, Carrefour familial, Comité de Développement et de Fierté de Manseau to name just a few).

With a view to improving the quality of life for it's inhabitants, the municipality has added a family park and hiking trails along the banks of the Petite Rivière Du Chêne to its existing facilities. There is also a municipal housing bureau closeby. A community centre that can accommodate over three hundred people is available for various activities, be it training days or for shows.

Manseau is a is forward-looking municipality, and a great place to live. So what are you waiting for...?

Municipalité de Manseau
200, rue Roux
Manseau, QC G0X 1V0

Tel.: 819 356-2450
Email: directiongenerale@manseau.ca
www.manseau.ca

Parisville

The charming town of Parisville, founded in 1901, is located at the Eastern end of the RCM of Bécancour in the Centre-du-Québec region and is approximately five kilometers from the Saint-Laurent river. It occupies an area of around 37 square kilometers with a population of just over five hundred people.

It's economy, mainly driven by the farming industry, reaps the benefits of rich soil, used by various agricultural and dairy farms. There are also several breeding farms, a nursery, maple groves and a blueberry farm, all supported by the regional agricultural cooperative.

It was the railway, which was inaugurated in the late twentieth century, that lead to the parish of Parisville being founded and was a major factor in its expansion.

In 2008 the municipality opened Le Petit Deschaillons, a magnificent linear park, much to the delight of outdoor enthusiasts. With its footpaths and cycle track more than five kilometers long, this park was created at the site of the old railway station. A railway and cultural heritage museum of the region is housed in the park's visitor welcome center, with exhibitions on display in an authentic caboose.

This small, dynamic municipality is ideal for those who prefer to settle in a calm and peaceful location with warm, welcoming neighbors.

Municipalité de Parisville
975, rue Principale Ouest
C.P.69, Parisville, QC G0S 1X0

Tel.: 819 292-2222
Fax: 819 292-1514
Email: info@municipalite.parisville.qc.ca
www.municipalite.parisville.qc.ca

© Jean-Louis Bélisle 

Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets

Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets (1837)

Seigneurerie Lévrard Becquet (1672)

The town of Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets is located in the RCM of Bécancour in Centre-du Québec. The 1200 inhabitants, along with 200 summer residents, share a unique view: a panorama of the Saint-Laurent river that runs beside it. Our community boasts facilities that foster the development of recreation, education and culture. Indeed, the cultural and leisure centre provides the use of an arena, the primary school shares it's recreational park, the high school Les Seigneuries has an indoor pool which is available for use and the numerous resident artists stir the imagination of inquisitive passers-by. Market gardening also deserves a mention: offering a variety of vegetables, berries and the famous Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets tomato. Our tourist attractions await you : a walking tour of historical sites, an 1839 church, the riverside park and the tomato gardens.

Municipalité de Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets
110, rue des Loisirs
Saint-Pierre-les-Becquets, QC G0X 2Z0

Tel.: 819 263-2622
Fax: 819 263-0798
www.st-pierre-les-becquets.qc.ca

© Jean-Louis Bélisle 

Saint-Sylvère

Between river and cranberry beds…

The municipality of Saint-Sylvère stretches over an area of 85 square kilometers, bordered to the West by the river Bécancour. Moreover in approaching the town from this side, you will most certainly be impressed by the height of the bridge that crosses the river. The main economic activity is farming, in particular milk production. The roads of the municipality are lined with fields, and some of them even cut through maple groves and various tree plantations. Areas to the East of the municipality are, in turn, conducive to cranberry cultivation.

The watchful bell tower…

The church, which was opened in 1907, is a fine example of woodwork and decorative detail. It is open to visitors during the summer months. Tourists can also enjoy the use of the new « Parc des Générations » close by. Various services in the village include a grocery store, a hardware store, a restaurant and a gas station.

Municipalité de Saint-Sylvère
837 rang 8
Saint-Sylvère, QC G0Z 1H0

Tel.: 819 285-2075
Email: mun.st.sylvere@infoteck.qc.ca
www.saint-sylvere.ca

Sainte-Cécile-de-Lévrard

Sainte-Cécile counts 423 inhabitants, of which a large number of young people, thus making it a very dynamic environment. On site you will find the adventure playground of Rock Demers, a filmmaker, famous for the « Contes pour tous » films, who was born and brought up in Sainte-Cécile. Grassy areas and many trees contribute to the beauty of the scenery. The municipality's economy is mainly based on farming. Obviously there is a primary school, but also a savings bank, a family-run butcher shop, a convenience store, etc. Leisure activities play an important part in the life of this municipality; in fact, several activities are organized throughout the year.

Municipalité de Sainte-Cécile-de-Lévrard
235, rue Principale
Sainte-Cécile-de-Lévrard, QC G0X 2M0

Tel.: 819 263-2104
Email: info@munstececilelvrd.ca

Sainte-Françoise

The municipality of Sainte-Françoise lies at the south Eastern end of the RCM of Bécancour and counts approximately 500 inhabitants. The Franlageois can be described as friendly and helpful: lovely, kind-hearted, pro-active people.

Environment and nature are important to us. Our main vocation is agriculture. Our wealth: magnificent farms, a diverse farming environment, a biodiversity of natural spaces and a vast territory.

A warm welcome on behalf of the community awaits visitors to be it at the Rendezvous du Cowboy, the Festi-Nature or even for visits to our farms in the context of the Visits to Educational Farms scheme for the schools of Quebec.

Why not come to meet the welcoming people of Sainte-Françoise for your next trip? For more information on scheduled activities, please visit our website at:  www.visitedefermeeducative.com

 

Municipalité de Sainte-Françoise
563, rang 11
Sainte-Françoise, QC G0S 2N0

Tel.: 819 287-5755
Fax: 819 287-5838
Email: municipalite@ste-francoise.com

 

Sainte-Marie-de-Blandford

Located in the central part of the RCM of Bécancour, the municipality of Sainte-Marie de Blandford is the result of the 1976 amalgam of the municipality of the parish of Sainte-Marie de Blandford, founded in 1873 and the municipality of the village of Sainte-Marie, officially established in 1957.

Trois-Rivières, Victoriaville and Drummondville as well as the various enterprises established in the industrial park and port of Bécancour are all only forty-five minutes away.

Among the features that characterize this municipality is the Parc de la rivière Gentilly, which provides an idyllic setting thanks to its two rivers and lush vegetation. There is an array of activities to do such as fishing, hiking and riding trails, river swimming, a fitness trail, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing as well as various types of camping.

Ongoing projects include a 3.6 km hiking trail of an environmentally friendly, educational and teaching nature.

The creation of different information panels will emphasize wetlands and make it into an eco-tourism site, ranked fourth for it's plant diversity and wildlife, and this spread over more than 600 recorded wetlands in south-west Quebec. Lastly, this project will enable schools to discover the wealth of fauna and flora in wetlands.

Municipalité de Sainte-Marie de Blandford
492 des Bosquets
Sainte-Marie de Blandford, QC GOX 2WO

Tel.: 819 283-2127
Fax: 819 283-2169
Email: mun@saintemariedeblandford.qc.ca

Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard

Municipalité de Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard
174-A, rang Saint-Antoine
Sainte-Sophie-de-Lévrard, QC G0X 3C0

Tel.: 819 288-5804
Fax: 819 288-5804
Email: municipalite@ste-sophie-de-levrard.com