Recognized as the regional capital of the Brome-Missisquoi administrative region, the City of Cowansville, with its 12,000 residents, is also seen as a major economic centre in the regional municipality which numbers 46,000 residents.

Cowansville is characterized by :

• Its bilingualism - over 65 % of the population
  speaks both English and French;
• Its facilities that are supra-regional include an arena, an indoor swimming pool, concerts hall of 160 and 800 seats, a bilingual student campus that can accommodate 3000 students, a 120-bed hospital, and an economic centre where a number of national and international corporate names can be found.

An economy in full expansion and an exceptional quality of life
Based on the number of very significant investments on the commercial, industrial and residential fronts, Cowansville is indeed a city in full expansion,

Situated at the junction of the “wine route” and the Dunham valley, in the heart of a tourist region that is laden with heritage and a very rich architectural inventory, the city of Cowansville brings a special cachet to this region. The meeting of culture, the arts and nature makes the region unique. The residents of Cowansville are very proud of their city as are the business people who have chosen to establish here. Young couples who are looking for a particular quality of life seek out Cowansville as an ideal place to raise their families.

Never far away
Cowansville is at the centre of an advantageously situated region for economic development. Cowansville is half-way between Montreal and Sherbrooke – less than an hour from downtown Montreal, the port of Montreal and the Pierre-Elliot-Trudeau International Airport. With five border crossings within a half-hour drive, its location is ideal for international trade. Cowansville has three industrial parks that are serviced by natural gas, water and sewers. There are a number of local transportation companies as well as a regional airport. The city also has a rail link that serves both industrial parks

Cowansville welcomes tourists and daily visitors alike . There are six golf courses within a half-hour radius. In addition to the ski facilities (5), you can find fishing, hunting and other outdoors activities within the same time frame.

If you are looking for a peaceful yet dynamic and lively place to call home, Cowansville should be your choice.

If you are looking for a place to set up a business, Cowansville has all you need for a successful launch.

When you think about it, Cowansville is The Place!
We are always available to show you how Cowansville should be your choice.

Groupe Vision Économique Cowansville
220, place Municipale, Cowansville, Québec, J2K 1T4
Phone : 450 263.0141 | Fax : 450 263.9357