Témiscouata-sur-le-LacQuebec
It lies in Témiscouata. 5,194 people live in this town in Quebec.
Is Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac a good place to live?
Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac’s grades pull in different directions. Where it does best is cost of living (A). At A overall, Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac is better than 86% of Canadian towns and ranks #139 of 499 in Quebec. People here tend to be in good health (A−). What counts against it is hazard risk (C−). Elsewhere it is close to typical: B for safety, C+ for jobs & income and B for walkability.
This town's rent is the 2021 census rent scaled to 2025 by its province's ratio of surveyed to census rents: no rental survey covers it, so its Cost Grade is less sure. Safety is the Sûreté du Québec unit's figure for the whole MRC. No School Grade: this province doesn't publish comparable results school by school. Health is graded on the health region's survey figures and life expectancy, with the distance to hospital giving the town its own spread.
What makes Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac stand out
The 3 things Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac does most differently from other towns.
How Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac grades
Each subject compares Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac with Canadian towns of 2,500 or more, ordered by how far it is from the middle. Towns in other countries are graded separately.
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The data
Data highlights are ordered by what stands out in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac.
Renting in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac costs 13% of household income, less than in both Quebec’s towns and Canadian towns
Nearly one in ten households spent 30% or more of their income on shelter, lower than both Quebec’s towns (13%) and Canadian towns (18%). Home ownership covers 70% of households.
What homes were worth · The median owner’s estimate at the 2021 census
| Census 2021 | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent as a share of income | 13% | 18% | 20% |
| Households spending 30%+ on shelter | 9% | 13% | 18% |
| Households owning their home | 70% | 70% | 74% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; CMHC Rental Market Survey via Statistics Canada · The 2021 census asked owners what their home was worth; those values, and 2020 incomes, are what this compares.
60% of adults around Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac call their health very good or excellent, above the typical Canadian town’s 52%
Chronic conditions run at 15% of adults, age-standardised, above Quebec’s towns (15%) but below Canadian towns (17%). Lives in the region last 81.7 years on average (2022/2024): 83.1 for women, 80.3 for men. What sets Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac apart within its region is a longer trip to hospital, 7.1 km for the average resident (3.7 km typical).
Very good or excellent health · adults, age-standardised
| Health | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very good or excellent health | 60% | 56% | 52% |
| Chronic conditions (average share) | 15% | 15% | 17% |
| Life expectancy at birth | 81.7 | 82.5 | 81.5 |
Statistics Canada, Canadian Community Health Survey 2023/2024 and life expectancy 2022/2024; Open Database of Healthcare Facilities · Health survey and life expectancy published for the Région du Bas-Saint-Laurent, not by town
Flood mapping exists for Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac: 2 on record, latest by Gouvernement du Québec
More homes than usual carry radon here, 14% over the guideline where the typical town has 6.6%. The expected yearly loss to earthquakes is $0.061 for each $1,000 of buildings, below Quebec’s towns ($0.14) and close to Canadian towns ($0.030).
Radon tests above the guideline · share of tested homes, 200 Bq/m³
| Hazards | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radon tests above the guideline | 14% | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| Earthquake loss per $1,000 of buildings a year | $0.061 | $0.14 | $0.030 |
NRCan seismic risk model and burned areas, Health Canada radon survey, the Flood Hazard Map Inventory · Radon tests: one figure for all of the Bas-Saint-Laurent health region
Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac has colder winters than Quebec’s towns or Canadian towns: January lows of −19.1°C
A normal July brings 107 mm of precipitation, more than any other month. There are 198 days of frost in a typical year, above Quebec’s towns (161) and Canadian towns (159) alike. July afternoons in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac average 25.0°C. Snow peaks in December: 66 cm in a normal year.
Average high by season · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Normals, 1991–2020 | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snowfall a year | 281 cm | 217 cm | 141 cm |
| Days with frost a year | 198 | 161 | 159 |
| January night low | −19.1°C | −14.7°C | −13.5°C |
| July afternoon high | 25.0°C | 26.5°C | 25.5°C |
Environment and Climate Change Canada, Canadian Climate Normals 1991–2020 (Edmundston)
Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac’s grade for safety: a B
Shared with the rest of Témiscouata MRC: Crime Severity Index, Violent Crime Severity Index, violent crime and property crime per 1,000
Property crime in its police area ran at 12.1 per 1,000 residents a year, below Quebec’s towns (16.6) and Canadian towns (31.2) alike. Where it is policed, 13.5 violent incidents per 1,000 residents are recorded each year.
Year by year · Crime Severity Index for each year
| 2023–2025 | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property crime per 1,000 | 12.1 | 16.6 | 31.2 |
| Crime Severity Index | 54 | 56 | 67 |
Statistics Canada, Uniform Crime Reporting Survey, 2023–2025 average
Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac skews older, with 29% of residents 65 or over, more than in both Quebec’s towns and Canadian towns
Visible minorities make up 1.2% of the population, below both Quebec’s towns (3.5%) and Canadian towns (15%). The under-15s are 14% of the population here.
Ages · Share of residents in each age group, Census 2021
Schooling · Highest qualification, residents 15 and over
Women and men · all residents
Women make up 51.3% of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
The 2021 census counted 2,590 women and 2,460 men here, where women make up 50.9% of Canada.
| Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | Quebec | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 15 | 14% | 17% | 16% |
| 15 to 64 | 57% | 62% | 64% |
| 65+ | 29% | 20% | 19% |
| No certificate, diploma or degree | 23% | 19% | 16% |
| Postsecondary qualification | 57% | 59% | 56% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021; Quebec and Canada: medians of towns of 2,500+
Trips to work from Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac are shorter than from Quebec’s towns or Canadian towns: 18 min on average
The car took 90% of commuters, in line with Quebec’s towns (90%) and Canadian towns (89%).
How working residents got to work · census 2021
| Census 2021 | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip | 18 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Car or van | 90% | 90% | 89% |
Statistics Canada, Census 2021 (labour and commuting) · The 2021 census was taken in May 2021, during COVID-19 restrictions: more people than usual worked from home or were off work.
The 5 schools of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac: 4 elementary schools and 1 secondary school
| School | Level | Students | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| École de Beaucourt - Saint-EusèbeIn Témiscouata-sur-le-LacElementary | Elementary | – | French public |
| École secondaire de CabanoIn Témiscouata-sur-le-LacSecondary | Secondary | – | French public |
Provincial school lists and results, 2025-26 · Ungraded on schools in Quebec, because the ministry publishes its success rates by school service centre, not school by school.
A normal November in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac runs from −5°C to 4°C
For today and the week ahead, the Weather page carries ECCC’s Temiscouata forecast. By December, a normal day reaches −3°C and a night falls to −13°C. About 22 cm of snow falls in a normal November. November normally sees 87 mm of precipitation.
Normal highs, the months ahead · ECCC normals, 1991–2020
| Season | High | Low | Rain and snow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | −5°C | −17°C | 223 mm |
| Spring | 9°C | −4°C | 216 mm |
| Summer | 24°C | 10°C | 294 mm |
| Autumn | 12°C | 0°C | 279 mm |
ECCC normals, 1991–2020 (Edmundston); the forecast is on the Weather page
Fewer than four in five Québec’s local municipalities spend as much per resident as Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
Christian St-Pierre is mayor of Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac, with 6 councillors on the council.
Wikidata, MAMH, MMAH, Statistics Canada
Bibliothèque De Cabano and Bibliothèque Scolaire Gerard Collin are Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac’s two public libraries
Its libraries report as part of a wider system, so there are no figures for Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac in particular.
Provincial library statistics, OpenStreetMap, the CRA and Statistics Canada
Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac has more protected land around it than nearly 9 in 10 Canadian towns
OpenStreetMap shows 6 walking routes nearby, including the Tronçon la Grande Baie and Tronçon Rivière Touladi. No national park lies within 100 km.
Protected land · of the land within 10 km
| Outdoors | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protected land within 10 km | 11% | 4.9% | 2.3% |
| Public protected areas within 10 km | 3 | 10 | 4 |
Canadian Protected and Conserved Areas Database (CPCAD), OpenStreetMap routes and beaches
Heritage in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac: 3 historic places, one of the highest rank
Among the places are 2 municipal citations. Fort Ingall, begun in 1839, is the oldest by its record. 37% of its homes were built before 1961, above Quebec’s towns (21%) and Canadian towns (18%) alike.
Historic places by designation · inside the town
Among them
| Heritage | Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | Quebec | Canada |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homes built before 1961 | 37% | 21% | 18% |
Canadian Register of Historic Places, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations, Québec’s Répertoire du patrimoine culturel, Wikidata; Census 2021 homes by period
Fort Ingall and 2 more in and around Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
From museums to parks and historic sites: Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac’s places to visit and those just beyond its edge, most famous first.
FortFort Ingallin townSki hillSki hillCentre de plein air familiale Richelieuin townMuseumMuseumMusée Du Témiscouatain townPhotos: each place’s Wikidata image, from Wikimedia Commons under the licence below (our copy, resized).
Photo credits (1)
- Fort Ingall: Nicolas Gagnon, Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
Everything we know about Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
Famous people from Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
12 notable people were born in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac.
Photo credits
Diane Roy: US Embassy Canada, CC BY 2.0 · Guy Boucher: Tata Sozon, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Paul Triquet: Canadian government employee, Public domain · Axelle Lenoir: Mme Dona, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Dollard Ménard: Canadian Army, Public domain · Pierre Bérubé: Vlmnsywc, CC BY-SA 4.0
Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac’s neighbours
The nearest places of 1,000 or more. Statistics Canada
| Town | People | km | Overall | Cost | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac | 5,194 | — | A | A | B | A− |
| Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha! | 1,352 | 9.2 | — | A | B | B+ |
People: Statistics Canada, Census 2021. Distances: centre to centre.
Questions about Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
Do people in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac speak French?
French is the common language here. 19% of residents also speak English (the median of Canadian towns: 8%), and 80.6% speak French but not English.
Has Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac grown?
It grew from 4,910 people in 2016 to 5,054 in 2021, up 2.9%; the median of Canadian towns grew 4.1%. StatCan’s 2025 estimate is 5,194.
What kind of homes are in Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac?
Single-detached houses make up 65% of the homes here, where Canadian towns sit at 64%; 0% are in high-rise apartments. 38% of households are one person, and the average is 2.
About Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac
Town in Quebec
TownRatings follows Statistics Canada’s map: Témiscouata-sur-le-Lac is one municipality in Quebec, figures and all.
Statistics Canada: population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155), Census of Population 2021, 2021 census boundaries.
- Population
- 5,194 (people, 2025 estimate)
- Province or territory
- Quebec
- Census division
- Témiscouata
- Census subdivision
- 2413073
Sources: Statistics Canada, Census of Population 2021 · population estimates 2025 (17-10-0155) and 2021 census boundaries · Uniform Crime Reporting Survey 2023–25 (35-10-0026, 35-10-0183 to 35-10-0190) · CMHC rents as published by Statistics Canada (34-10-0133) · grades by TownRatings. Under the Statistics Canada Open Licence.
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).