Living in Verchères
South Shore East
Verchères is one of the most historically significant villages on the South Shore — birthplace of Madeleine de Verchères, the 14-year-old heroine who defended her family's fort in 1692. Today it is a quiet agricultural and residential community on the St. Lawrence with genuine historic character.
- Population
- 5,759
- Median income
- $90,000
- Median age
- 43 yrs
- Employment
- 63.1%
- Area
- 72.7 km²
🏠 Housing
Single-family homes & rural properties
Typical price: ~$340K–$650K
🚆 Transit & commute
Car-dependent; Highway 132 east; approximately 40 km from Montreal.
🗣️ Community
Small, francophone, rural-agricultural community with strong historic pride; suited to buyers seeking waterfront character and space at South Shore prices.
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