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Overview of Quebec's Largest Cities by Population

Quebec, the second largest province by population in Canada, features significant cities. Montreal, the biggest with about 1.7 million people, offers diverse cultures and attractions. Quebec City, the capital, has around 533,000 people, known for its historic charm. Laval, with about 430,000 people, is close to Montreal. These cities thrive with vibrant communities and offer a range of activities for residents and visitors.

Although the terms “city” and “town” are both used in the category name because of common English usage, Quebec does not contain any cities under the current law; they are designated as villes, regardless of whether they are referred to as cities or towns in English.

👉 Also read: Population of Quebec

Top Cities in Quebec by Population (2026)

Key Highlights of Quebec’s Largest Cities

More than 10 Cities in Quebec have populations above 100,000. Montreal with 1.72 million inhabitants, is the most populated city followed by Quebec City and Laval.

Population Rankings of Quebec Cities and Towns

#Cities / VillesPopulation 2021
1Montreal1,723,230
2Quebec 533,540
3Laval 429,555
4Gatineau 285,715
5Longueuil 250,425
6Sherbrooke 167,180
7Levis146,235
8Saguenay 141,115
9Trois-Rivières133,675
10Terrebonne 118,045
11Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu 95,695
12Brossard 89,145
13Repentigny 84,985
14Saint-Jérôme77,880
15Drummondville 76,435
16Granby 66,590
17Mirabel 60,850
18Blainville 59,010
19Saint-Hyacinthe 54,830
20Mascouche 50,085
21Châteauguay49,995
22Dollard-Des Ormeaux 47,930
23Shawinigan 47,640
24Rimouski 47,465
25Victoriaville 45,380
26Saint-Eustache 44,275
27Vaudreuil-Dorion 42,170
28Rouyn-Noranda 41,290
29Salaberry-de-Valleyfield 41,200
30Boucherville 40,880
31Sorel-Tracy 33,715
32Côte Saint-Luc33,710
33Val-d’Or32,145
34Saint-Georges 32,090
35Pointe-Claire 31,560
36Chambly 30,895
37Saint-Constant 29,760
38Sainte-Julie 29,340
39Alma 29,320
40Boisbriand 28,265
41Magog 26,970
42La Prairie 26,195
43Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville 25,925
44Sainte-Thérèse24,850
45Thetford Mines 24,250
46Sept-Îles24,025
47Saint-Lin–Laurentides23,865
48Beloeil 23,745
49L’Assomption23,020
50Candiac 22,535
51Saint-Lazare 22,355
52Saint-Lambert 21,795
53Varennes 20,800
54Mont-Royal 20,695
55Joliette 20,475
56Baie-Comeau 19,795
57Sainte-Marthe-sur-le-Lac19,755
58Westmount 19,285
59Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures 19,255
60Kirkland 19,240
61Beaconsfield 19,040
62Dorval 19,015
63Rivière-du-Loup18,865
64Mont-Saint-Hilaire 18,310
65Sainte-Sophie 17,985
66Saint-Colomban 17,725
67Deux-Montagnes 17,600
68Saint-Basile-le-Grand 16,900
69Sainte-Catherine 16,595
70L’Ancienne-Lorette16,445
71Pincourt 14,695
72Gaspé14,650
73Mercier 14,570
74Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines 14,515
75Lavaltrie 14,340
76Cowansville 14,285
77Rosemère14,070
78Sainte-Adèle13,765
79Mont-Laurier 13,700
80Saint-Charles-Borromée13,690
81Prévost 13,620
82Beauharnois 13,520
83Matane 13,520
84Lachute 13,360
85Val-des-Monts 13,325
86Saint-Amable 13,315
87Bècancour 13,160
88Dolbeau-Mistassini 13,130
89Sainte-Marie 12,640
90Amos 12,105
91Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine11,915
92Carignan 11,735
93Rawdon 11,505
94Cantley 11,435
95Notre-Dame-de-l’Île-Perrot11,420
96Saint-Sauveur 11,405
97Bromont 11,250
98L’Île-Perrot11,180
99Marieville 11,035
100La Tuque 10,915

Data Source: Statistics Canada — Census 2021

👉 Also read: Religion in Quebec

Largest Metropolitan Areas in Quebec by Population (2026)

What Is a Census Metropolitan Area (CMA)?

A Census Metropolitan Area (CMA) in Canada is a large urban region consisting of a core city and its surrounding municipalities that are closely linked by commuting and economic activity. A CMA must have a total population of at least 100,000, with 50,000 or more in the core city, as defined by Statistics Canada.

In the 2021 Census, there are a total of 32 designated Census Metropolitan Areas. Montreal holds the highest population with 4.2 million inhabitants, followed by Ottawa – Gatineau  (1.4 million) and Quebec (0.8 million). 

*Ottawa – Gatineau metro area lies in both Ontario and Quebec provinces.

Population of Quebec’s Metropolitan Areas

#Census Metropolitan AreaPopulation 2021
1Montreal4,206,450
2Ottawa – Gatineau  (Ont/Que)1,464,495
3Quebec City817,110
4Sherbrooke 220,105
5Saguenay 157,900
6Trois-Rivières155,535
7Drummondville 98,565
8Granby 88,245
9Saint-Hyacinthe 57,575
10Rimouski 52,475
11Victoriaville 50,550
12Joliette 50,165
13Shawinigan 47,640
14Rouyn-Noranda 41,290
15Salaberry-de-Valleyfield 41,200
16Sorel-Tracy 40,455
17Saint-Georges 33,985
18Val-d’Or 33,420
19Alma 29,320
20Rivière du Loup28,675
21Sept-Îles27,155
22Thetford Mines 26,430
23Baie-Comeau 25,715
24Sainte-Agathe-des-Monts 19,415
25Amos 18,215
26Matane 18,020
27Dolbeau-Mistassini 14,720
28Cowansville 14,290
29Lachute 13,365
30Campbellton (N.B./Que)12,655
31Sainte-Marie 12,640
32Hawkesbury  (Ont/Que)11,640

Source: Canada Census 2021

👉 Also read:  Race and Ethnicity in Quebec

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