Champlain, Quebec

For other uses, see Champlain (disambiguation).

Champlain
Municipality
On Chemin du Roy (Quebec)
On Chemin du Roy (Quebec)
Motto(s): 
Fidèle, Tenace et Fier
("Faithful, Tough and Proud")
Location within Les Chenaux RCM.
Location within Les Chenaux RCM.
Champlain is located in Central Quebec
Champlain
Champlain
Location in central Quebec.
Coordinates: 46°27′N 72°21′W / 46.450°N 72.350°W / 46.450; -72.350[1]
Country Canada
Province Quebec
RegionMauricie
RCMLes Chenaux
ConstitutedDecember 11, 1982
Government
[2]
 • MayorRaymond Beaudry
 • Federal ridingSaint-Maurice—Champlain
 • Prov. ridingChamplain
Area
[2][3]
 • Total78.70 km2 (30.39 sq mi)
 • Land58.59 km2 (22.62 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[3]
 • Total1,664
 • Density28.4/km2 (74/sq mi)
 • Pop 2006-2011
Increase 6.3%
 • Dwellings
861
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
G0X 1C0
Area code819
Highways
A-40
R-138
R-359
Websitewww.municipalite.
champlain.qc.ca

Champlain is a municipality in the province of Quebec, Canada. It is located in Les Chenaux Regional County Municipality and the administrative region the Mauricie, on the north shore of St. Lawrence River. Champlain is also part of the metropolitan area of Trois-Rivières.

Champlain is a member of the Association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Quebec.

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