Verchères
City in Quebec, Canada
Overview
Verchères is a tranquil riverside town on the St. Lawrence River, just northeast of Montreal, known for its historic charm, beautiful parks, and strong connection to Quebecois heritage. It offers a relaxed pace of life, scenic walks, and a close-knit francophone community.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Canada
Province
Quebec
Population
5,759
Time Zone
America/Toronto
Coordinates
45.78°, -73.35°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
91
Female Safety
89
LGBTQ+ Safety
83
Traffic Safety
87
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost
$1,865
Local Cost
$1,280
Local Income
$2,350
Cashless
86
English
60
Temperature
5.4°C
Summer Avg
19.5°C
Winter Avg
-10.3°C
Record High
32.2°C
Record Low
-41.3°C
Humidity
84%
Precipitation
1062 mm
City Vibrancy
10
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
9
Transport
62
Walk Score
62
Footways
123.0
Airport
YHU
Distance
30 km
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Data sources
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.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
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 77/100.