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Victoriaville

Victoriaville is a city in south-central Quebec, Canada, located on the Nicolet River 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

Victoriaville is a city in south-central Quebec, Canada, located on the Nicolet River in the Centre-du-Québec region. It is the seat of Arthabaska Regional County Municipality and was formed in 1993 by the merger of Arthabaska, Saint-Victoire-d'Arthabaska, and Victoriaville. In the 2021 Census, the city had a population of 47,760.

Geography

Victoriaville is located in south-central Quebec along the Nicolet River. It lies within the Centre-du-Québec administrative region and the Bois-Francs area.

History

Victoriaville’s current municipal structure dates to 1993, when Arthabaska, Saint-Victoire-d'Arthabaska, and Victoriaville were merged. Earlier sources describe the area’s development from the 19th century.

Demographics

The city recorded a population of 47,760 in the 2021 Census of Population, up 3.5% from 2016. It is one of the urban centres of the Centre-du-Québec region.

Economy

Victoriaville is described as a regional centre with manufacturing activity and a strong wood-products sector. Sources mention furniture, caskets, and hockey sticks among the products associated with the city.

Key facts

  • Victoriaville is a city in south-central Quebec, Canada, on the Nicolet River.
  • It serves as the seat of Arthabaska Regional County Municipality.
  • The modern city was created in 1993 through the merger of Arthabaska, Saint-Victoire-d'Arthabaska, and Victoriaville.
  • The city had 47,760 residents in the 2021 Canadian census.
  • The local economy is associated with manufacturing and wood products.
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Canadian context

Victoriaville is a Quebec city and regional centre in Canada, relevant to Canadian readers as a mid-sized municipality in the Centre-du-Québec region with census, governance, and economic significance.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Victoriaville located?
Victoriaville is in south-central Quebec, Canada, on the Nicolet River in the Centre-du-Québec region.
What is Victoriaville’s population?
Its population was 47,760 in the 2021 Census of Population.
When was Victoriaville formed?
The current municipality was formed in 1993 by merging Arthabaska, Saint-Victoire-d'Arthabaska, and Victoriaville.
What regional role does Victoriaville have?
Victoriaville is the seat of Arthabaska Regional County Municipality.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoriaville
    Supports: Location, regional placement, municipal merger, and 2021 population.
  2. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoriaville
    Supports: Quebec city status, Arthabaska RCM seat, and Centre-du-Québec region.
  3. Tourisme Centre-du-Québec — https://www.tourismecentreduquebec.com/en/cities-and-villages/ville-de-victoriaville.aspx
    Supports: Victoriaville as a city in Centre-du-Québec and a reported municipal population figure.
  4. Wikivoyage — https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Victoriaville
    Supports: Regional-centre description and wood-products economy.