General Information
Val-Saint-François, with its combined tradition of industrial innovation and magnificent scenery, is at the centre of intersecting rail and highway systems in the northern Estrie region near the U.S. border. Its architecture and culture are a mix of French and Anglo-Saxon cultures.
Society
People choose to live in Val-Saint-François for the cultural and sports activities it offers, for its vibrant community life and for its accessibility. Val-Saint-François offers direct access to the major centres and a French- and English-language education system. It is known for its numerous single-family dwellings and its safe environment. Val-Saint-François’s citizens live in a semi-urban environment enjoyed by workers, entrepreneurs, managers and their families.
Economy
The diversified industrial fabric of Val-Saint-François, known for its qualified labour force and varied national and international clientele, includes businesses in the transportation, paper, metallurgy, wood, rubber and plastic sectors. The region includes world-class innovators such as BRP and Domtar, and numerous subcontractors. Val-Saint-François’s infrastructure is a model of user-friendliness. Intersecting multi-mode transportation systems and the proximity of major centres are the final features of this consummate offer of services.

Programs or Financial/Tax Incentives for Business
  • Possible funding through the Fonds d’investissement locaux (Local Investment Funds)
  • Generous provincial or federal incentives
    • Click on Business Support in the excel section of this portal for additional information on other incentives and links to related sites.
Val-Saint-François
in figures
  • Land Area (km2)
    1422
  • Population
    29 697
  • Distance from Montréal, QC
    159 km
    1 h 45 min
  • Distance from Boston, MA
    431 km
    4 h 20 min
  • Distance from New York, NY
    668 km
    7 h
Support Organizations
Centre local de développement économique (CLDÉ; Local Economic Development Centre) de la MRC du Val-Saint-François

Val-Saint-François Business Development Centre (BDC)

Comité de promotion industrielle de la zone de Richmond (Richmond Industrial Promotional Committee)

Comité de promotion industrielle de la zone de Windsor (Windsor Industrial Promotional Committee)

Comité de promotion industrielle de Kingsbury (Kingsbury Industrial Promotional Committee)

Comité de promotion industrielle de Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton (Saint-François-Xavier-de-Brompton Industrial Promotional Committee)

Comité de promotion industrielle de Valcourt et region (Valcourt and Region Industrial Promotional Committee)
Reference Web sites