City coordinates: 45.627484, -72.940636
Saint-Hyacinthe is a city in Quebec located northeast of Montréal along the Yamaska River. The city is recognized as one of the most important agricultural research and food processing centres in Canada.
The region surrounding Saint-Hyacinthe is known for fertile farmland that supports dairy farming, crop production and livestock agriculture. As a result the city developed strong institutions related to agricultural science and food technology.
Today Saint-Hyacinthe hosts several research organizations, agricultural colleges and biotechnology companies, earning the nickname “Agri-food Technopole of Canada.” The city continues to play a key role in agricultural innovation and regional commerce.