Saint-Hyacinthe is a city in the southwestern part of Quebec. It is located East of Montreal and has been established on the Yamaska River. It is the Seat of the judicial district to the same name. The city was named after the Patron saint Hyacinthe the confessor.
Saint Hyacinthe primary Industry is agriculture it has also adapted to the seat of technology, and the research of agriculture. There is the head of artificial insemination centre of Quebec. The Agriculture Hall of Fame of Quebec was moved from Quebec city to Saint Hyacinthe. There are multiple ways to Transport Via Rail, AMT commuter to central downtown Montreal.
There are several Parks and notably the Park Les Salines, home to many activities and winter sledging. Parc Casimir-dessailles. There is the Saint-Hyacinthe Cathedral. there is also the St-Hyacinthe public Market. Saint Hyacinthe plays host to agricultural Fairs and events.
Saint Hyacinthe has a population of around 53'500 with a growth rate of 3.1% it covers an area of 189 km2. The average age is 46 with a median income of 45'620 $