Sainte-Madeleine is a quaint village municipality nestled in the southwestern region of Quebec, Canada. It is part of the Les Maskoutains Regional County Municipality. As per the Canada 2011 Census, the village was home to 2,356 residents.
Le Camping Ste-Madeleine, established in 1967 for visitors to EXPO 67, stands as the primary tourist attraction in the area. This historic site has been welcoming visitors for over five decades, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage.
Every year in late July, the village hosts the Festival Country du Camping Sainte-Madeleine. This annual musical event attracts approximately 5,000 visitors, more than doubling the community's population. It's a testament to the village's vibrant cultural scene and its ability to draw crowds from far and wide.
Sainte-Madeleine is also the birthplace of several notable individuals, including the artist France Jodoin. Her work has contributed significantly to the cultural richness of the community.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Sainte-Madeleine had a population of 2,268. These residents were living in 957 of its 983 total private dwellings, marking a 1.6% increase from its 2016 population of 2,233. With a land area of 5.36 km2 (2.07 sq mi), the village had a population density of 423.1/km2 (1,095.9/sq mi) in 2021.
