Saint-Calixte, Quebec

Saint-Calixte
Lac des Artistes
Lac des Artistes
Coat of arms of Saint-Calixte
Location within Montcalm RCM.
Location within Montcalm RCM.
Saint-Calixte is located in Central Quebec
Saint-Calixte
Saint-Calixte
Location in central Quebec.
Coordinates: 45°57′N 73°51′W / 45.950°N 73.850°W / 45.950; -73.850[1]
CountryCanada
ProvinceQuebec
RegionLanaudière
RCMMontcalm
ConstitutedJuly 1, 1855
Government
 • MayorMichel Jasmin
 • Federal ridingMontcalm
 • Prov. ridingRousseau
Area
 • Total
146.70 km2 (56.64 sq mi)
 • Land142.63 km2 (55.07 sq mi)
Population
 (2021)[3]
 • Total
6,792
 • Density47.6/km2 (123/sq mi)
 • 2016-2021
Increase 12.3%
Time zoneUTC−5 (EST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Postal code(s)
Area code(s)450 and 579
Highways[4] R-335
Websitewww.municipalite.saint-calixte.qc.ca

Saint-Calixte is a municipality and town in the Lanaudière region of Quebec, Canada, part of the Montcalm Regional County Municipality. Its proximity to the city of Montreal, and its natural environment, make Saint-Calixte a destination for camping in the summertime. There are also many cottages that surround the many lakes in the region. In 2013, Quebec's largest amusement/camping site, Camping et parc d'amusement Atlantide, a 10 million dollar investment, opened its doors in the municipality. The development of the theme park and camping site is arising hopes[by whom?] of new development in Saint-Calixte.

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  3. ^ a b Statistics Canada 2021 Census - Saint-Calixte census profile
  4. ^ Official Transport Quebec Road Map