Beauceville, Quebec, a city rich in history and culture, is nestled in the heart of the Municipalité régionale de comté Beauce-Centre. As part of the Chaudière-Appalaches region, Beauceville is home to a population of 6,185, according to the Canada 2021 Census.
The city of Beauceville has a fascinating history that dates back to 1904. Originally known as Saint-François-de-la-Beauce, Beauceville was the first municipality in Beauce to be constituted as a city when it detached from Saint-François-de-Beauce. The city underwent significant changes in 1998 when it amalgamated with Saint-François-Ouest and Saint-François-de-Beauce. This new constitution was a result of a merging between Beauceville and Beauceville-Est, a distinction made because each shared a bank of the Chaudière River.
Covering an area of 164.56 km2, Beauceville extends on both banks of the Chaudière River. It is strategically located 85 km south of Quebec City, 55 km from the border of the US state of Maine, and 150 km from Sherbrooke, making it a perfect destination for travelers seeking a blend of history and modernity.
Beauceville's history is marked by significant territorial changes. In 1930, it lost some of its territory when the city of Beauceville-Est was created, but regained it in 1973 when Beauceville-Est merged with Beauceville. In 1998, Beauceville gained significant territories when it annexed the neighboring municipalities of Saint-François-de-Beauce and Saint-François-Ouest. Despite suffering from spring floods of the Chaudière River, causing great damage, Beauceville has shown resilience and growth.
In recent years, Beauceville has seen economic prosperity. The municipality boasts more than 25 manufacturing companies, and its industrial park is expanding, welcoming many new companies, reflecting the city's dynamic and thriving economy.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Beauceville had a population of 6,185 living in 2,723 of its 2,875 total private dwellings, a change of -1.7% from its 2016 population of 6,291. With a land area of 164.59 km2 (63.55 sq mi), it had a population density of 37.6/km2 (97.3/sq mi) in 2021.
Beauceville's transportation network is well-developed, with Autoroute 73 crossing the city's territory at exit 61, providing easy access to the city's attractions and amenities.
