Explore Saint-Valerien Key Neighbourhoods and Market Outlook for 2025
Saint-Valérien is a rural community located southwest of Rimouski in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Known for its agricultural valleys, rolling highlands and open sky horizons, the village offers a peaceful lifestyle rooted in nature and community identity. Municipal services are managed by the Municipalité de Saint-Valérien.
With just over 900 residents, Saint-Valérien provides affordable housing, outdoor recreation access and a strong sense of belonging. Full commercial and healthcare services are available nearby in Rimouski, supported by the CISSS du Bas-Saint-Laurent.
The central village area near the church, community center and municipal services. Housing includes traditional single-family homes, renovated older properties and quiet residential streets. Ideal for residents who value walkability, gatherings and community life.
A scenic corridor along farmland and open fields. Properties include farmhouses, bungalows and land-based residences with broad countryside views. Popular among buyers prioritizing privacy, gardens, and space for animals or outdoor projects.
An elevated sector offering hillside views and natural quiet. Attractive for buyers seeking a retreat-like environment, hobby farming potential or custom construction surrounded by nature.
A wooded and semi-rural area with larger lots and direct access to seasonal trail networks. Ideal for cabin-style living, secondary homes, or year-round residences that prioritize nature access and seclusion.
Residents enjoy:
Saint-Valérien maintains strong social ties through:
While the village is intentionally calm and low-commercial, Rimouski (20 minutes away) provides:
Homes and land parcels offer room to grow, garden, build, create, and live at a slower pace than in urban environments.
Affordable and well-suited to full-time living. Attractive to families, remote workers and retirees seeking stability and quieter surroundings.
Rang du Lac and surrounding agricultural belts support:
Hillside properties in Rang 4 Ouest maintain value through long seasonal views, privacy and open terrain.
Wooded parcels near Rang des Saules offer opportunities for cabins, creative studio spaces or quiet retreat properties.
Strong opportunities include:
Saint-Valérien appeals to buyers seeking land, quiet, authentic rural lifestyle and quick access to Rimouski services, with long-term value supported by low density, natural landscapes and strong community cohesion.