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Repentigny, Quebec

Repentigny is a city in Quebec, Canada, in the Lanaudière region and part of the Montreal metropolitan area.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

Repentigny is a city in Quebec, Canada, located on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River near the mouth of the L’Assomption River, northeast of Montreal. It is an off-island suburb within the Montreal metropolitan area.

What it is

Repentigny is a municipality in the Lanaudière region and part of the Communauté métropolitaine de Montréal. The current city was created on 1 June 2002 through the amalgamation of the former cities of Repentigny and Le Gardeur. It covers an area of 70.25 km².

Key details

Statistics Canada recorded a population of 86,100 in the 2021 census, while the municipal profile estimates 90,815 as of 2025. Repentigny connects to major routes including Autoroutes 40 and 640, and it is the sixth largest city in the Montreal metropolitan area and the second largest in Lanaudière.

Why it matters

Repentigny is a significant suburban hub within the Montreal corridor, reflecting population growth and regional development. Its location at the mouth of the L’Assomption River makes it a key point along the St. Lawrence River, with relevance for Canadian readers interested in Quebec’s urban and demographic trends.

In short

  • Off-island suburb of Montreal in Quebec’s Lanaudière region.
  • Formed in 2002 by merging Repentigny and Le Gardeur.
  • Population: 86,100 (2021 census); 90,815 (2025 estimate).
Canadian angle

Repentigny is a major Quebec suburb within the Montreal metropolitan area, relevant to Canadian readers for its regional role, population growth, and position on the St. Lawrence corridor.

Quick questions

Where is Repentigny located?
Repentigny is on the north shore of the St. Lawrence River in Quebec, near the mouth of the L’Assomption River, northeast of Montreal.
When was the current city of Repentigny created?
The current municipality was created on 1 June 2002 by merging Repentigny and Le Gardeur.
What region is Repentigny in?
Repentigny is in the Lanaudière administrative region and the MRC of L'Assomption.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repentigny
    Supports: General location, suburban status, and regional context.
  2. The Canadian Encyclopedia — https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/repentigny
    Supports: 2002 amalgamation, location, and historical municipal context.
  3. Ville de Repentigny — https://repentigny.ca/la-ville/decouvrir-repentigny/portrait-statistiques
    Supports: Official municipal population estimate, area, and regional ranking.
  4. Council of Europe — https://www.coe.int/en/web/interculturalcities/repentigny
    Supports: Municipal membership in the Lanaudière region and CMM context.
  5. Statistics Canada — https://www12.statcan.gc.ca/census-recensement/2021/as-sa/fogs-spg/Page.cfm?Lang=E&Dguid=2021A00052460013&topic=1
    Supports: 2021 census population figure.
  6. Tourisme Lanaudière — https://lanaudiere.ca/en/municipalities-lanaudiere/ville-de-repentigny/
    Supports: Geographic location and highway access.