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Boucherville

Boucherville is a city in the Montérégie region of Quebec, Canada, on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River opposite Montreal.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Boucherville is a city in the Montérégie region of Quebec, Canada, on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River opposite Montreal. It is part of the Longueuil urban agglomeration and is a suburb of Montreal. The city was founded in 1667 and had a population of 41,743 in the 2021 Canadian census.

History

Boucherville was founded in 1667 by Pierre Boucher and is regarded as one of the oldest municipalities in Quebec. It was amalgamated into the city of Longueuil in 2002 and regained city status in 2006.

Geography

The city is located on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River in the Montérégie region, opposite Montreal. It forms part of the Longueuil urban agglomeration and is within the Greater Montreal area.

Population

Statistics Canada reported a population of 41,743 in the 2021 census, a slight increase from 41,671 in 2016. The city has continued to function as a suburban municipality within Greater Montreal.

Economy and transport

Boucherville developed as an economic centre in part because of its highway and bridge-tunnel connections to Montreal. The Louis-Hippolyte-Lafontaine bridge-tunnel and nearby highways are major transport links.

Key facts

  • Boucherville is a city in Quebec’s Montérégie region and part of the Longueuil agglomeration.
  • It lies on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River, across from Montreal.
  • The settlement dates to 1667 and is considered one of Quebec’s older municipalities.
  • In the 2021 census, the population was 41,743.
  • Boucherville became part of the new city of Longueuil in 2002 and later regained municipal status as a city in 2006.
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Canadian context

Boucherville is a Quebec city in the Greater Montreal area, and its history, census data, and municipal changes are part of Canadian urban and local-government history.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Boucherville located?
Boucherville is in Quebec’s Montérégie region on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River, opposite Montreal.
When was Boucherville founded?
Boucherville was founded in 1667 by Pierre Boucher.
What is Boucherville’s population?
Its population was 41,743 in the 2021 Canadian census.
Is Boucherville part of Montreal?
It is not part of the City of Montreal, but it is part of the Longueuil urban agglomeration and the Greater Montreal area.
Was Boucherville ever merged with another city?
Yes. It was amalgamated into Longueuil in 2002 and later restored as a city in 2006.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boucherville
    Supports: Geographic location, population in 2021, and basic municipal description.
  2. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/boucherville
    Supports: Founding in 1667, incorporation history, amalgamation into Longueuil, and transport/economic development.
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boucherville
    Supports: Founding date, location, and 2021 population.
  4. Wikivoyage — https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Boucherville
    Supports: Location, founding, and road/bridge-tunnel context.
  5. Simple English Wikipedia — https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boucherville
    Supports: Founding date, 2021 census population, and municipal status in 2006.