Varennes

City in Quebec, Canada

Overview

Varennes is a riverside city located in Quebec's Montérégie region, blending historic French-Canadian charm with modern suburban life. Its well-kept neighborhoods and proximity to Montreal make it a welcoming spot for families and professionals alike. The city offers green spaces, local eateries, and scenic views of the St. Lawrence River.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
21,584
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
45.68°, -73.43°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
93
Female Safety
92
LGBTQ+ Safety
85
Traffic Safety
88
Food Safety
99
Monthly Cost
$1,953
Local Cost
$1,410
Local Income
$2,250
Cashless
90
English
40
Temperature
6.2°C
Summer Avg
19.8°C
Winter Avg
-8.6°C
Record High
33.7°C
Record Low
-40.4°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1081 mm
Internet Speed
375 Mbps
Upload
60 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
16
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
16
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
YHU
Distance
18 km

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Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 15 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.