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Plessisville

Plessisville is a city in Quebec, Canada, and the county seat of L'Érable Regional County Municipality in the Centre-du-Québec region.

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

Plessisville is a city in Quebec, Canada, and the county seat of L'Érable Regional County Municipality in the Centre-du-Québec region. It is known for its maple-syrup industry and its long-running Maple Festival. The municipality was officially formed on 1 January 2024 through the merger of the former city of Plessisville and the parish municipality of Plessisville.

History

Plessisville was first incorporated as a municipality in 1835 and later existed as a city and a surrounding parish municipality. In 2024, the two municipalities merged into the present city of Plessisville.

Economy

Agriculture, especially maple syrup production, is central to the local economy. The area is also described as home to multiple industries and benefits from its location between Quebec City and Montreal.

Culture and events

Plessisville is closely identified with its annual Maple Festival, which began in 1958. Local cultural facilities include the Carrefour Culturel et Touristique, described as combining an art gallery, summer theatre, and concert hall.

Geography

Plessisville is located in the Centre-du-Québec region in the Bois-Francs area, near the Appalachian foothills. It is about 95 km south of Quebec City and 185 km from Montreal.

Key facts

Plessisville is the county seat of L'Érable Regional County Municipality.
The current municipality was created on 1 January 2024 by merging the former city and parish municipality.
The town is widely associated with maple syrup production and claims the title of the “world capital of maple syrup.”
The Maple Festival has been held annually since 1958.
Plessisville is named for Joseph-Octave Plessis, the 11th bishop of Quebec.

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Canadian context

Plessisville is a distinctly Quebec municipality with a strong place in Canadian maple-syrup culture and regional agriculture.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Plessisville located?

Plessisville is in Quebec, Canada, in the Centre-du-Québec region and the L'Érable RCM.

What is Plessisville known for?

It is known for maple syrup production and for hosting the annual Maple Festival.

When was the current municipality created?

The current municipality was created on 1 January 2024, when the former city and parish municipality merged.

Why is it called Plessisville?

It is named after Joseph-Octave Plessis, the 11th bishop of Quebec.

Is Plessisville a town or a city?

It is a city under Quebec municipal status.

What region is Plessisville in?

It is in the Centre-du-Québec region, in the Bois-Francs area.

References

Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plessisville,_Quebec
Supports: Current city status, county seat, distance from Montreal and Quebec City, 2024 merger date.
Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plessisville_(Qu%C3%A9bec)
Supports: Plessisville as a city in Centre-du-Québec and county seat of L'Érable.
The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/plessisville
Supports: History, naming, agriculture, maple-syrup economy, Maple Festival, and regional context.
Bonjour Québec — https://www.bonjourquebec.com/en-us/where-to-go/regions-of-quebec/centre-du-quebec/plessisville
Supports: Geographic setting in the Appalachian foothills and maple-forest identity.
Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plessisville,_Quebec_(parish)
Supports: Former parish municipality, merger date, and 2021 census details for the former parish municipality.
Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/map/Plessisville,_Quebec
Supports: Maple capital claim, Maple Festival since 1958, and Institut québécois de l'érable headquarters.