Huntingdon is a unique industrial city in the Haut-Saint-Laurent RCM that contributes to the economic development of the whole territory of 23,000 inhabitants.

Moreover, Huntingdon is located 20 kilometers southeast of Valleyfield, which has a population of about 65,000 inhabitants.

Note: Approximately 64% of Huntingdon’s population is bilingual (English/French).

Some points of interest:

• Vocational Training Centre for business in nearby Valleyfield College;
• Vocational Training Centre from the Commission Scolaire de la Vallée-des-Tisserands (CSVT) nearby;
• Huntingdon Adult Education and Community Centre (HAECC);
• Huntingdon Learning Centre (HLC);
• The area offers a large availability of workers that draw on generations of skills in the secondary sector (industry and manufacturing), a loyal and stable workforce with no strike history;
• A cost-effective labour pool.

In addition to the private sector, Huntingdon territory is home to the following institutions:

•  Economic Development Corporation of Huntingdon (CDEVH);
•  Emploi Québec;
•  MRC du Haut-Saint-Laurent;
•  Community Futures Development Corporation (SADC);
•  Registration Office (Ministry of Natural Resources);
•  Banks and Credit Union: CIBC, BMO and Caisses Desjardins;
•  Department of Public Safety:
  •  Team of First Respondents 24/7;
  •  Medical Clinic;
  •  C.L.S.C.