Saint-Hyacinthe

Saint-Hyacinthe sits along the Yamaska River and houses multiple research institutions and educational facilities focused on agricultural sciences and related fields. The city contains university departments and specialized centers that shape regional and national research efforts.

The settlement began in 1748 when Hyacinthe Delorme acquired the seigneury and was incorporated as a city in 1850. Railway development later helped establish it as a regional center.

The cathedral in the city center, built in 1852, shapes how people move through and gather in this place as the seat of the Roman Catholic Diocese. It serves as a focal point for community life and marks the heart of the urban landscape.

The city provides local bus service through Transport Scolaire Sogesco and train connections for getting around. Paratransit options through MRC Les Maskoutains serve people with different mobility needs.

The city is home to the only French-language veterinary medicine faculty in Quebec, affiliated with Université de Montréal. This facility draws students and professionals from across the province.

Location: Les Maskoutains

Inception: 1849

Shares border with: Saint-Barnabé-Sud, Saint-Pie, Saint-Damase, Sainte-Marie-Madeleine, La Présentation, Saint-Simon, Saint-Liboire, Saint-Dominique

Website: http://ville.st-hyacinthe.qc.ca

GPS coordinates: 45.61667,-72.95000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:21