579 area code
Get a local phone number in Valleyfield, QC
Biggest city:
Valleyfield
State:
Quebec
Major Cities:
Overlay for 450 area; includes Longueuil, Laval, Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, Terrebonne, Brossard.
Timezone:
Eastern (GMT -5)
Population:
41,699
Average Income:
$133,663
Zip codes:
J6S 1C6
J6S 1C8
Unemployment Rate:
3.60%
Nearby area codes:
263
315
579 area code summary
Area code 579 is an overlay for 450 in southwestern Quebec, Canada, serving cities like Laval, Longueuil, Terrebonne, and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu — essentially the suburban ring surrounding Montreal. Introduced in 2010 to meet growing demand, it supports a region of rapid population growth, strong French-Canadian heritage, and a bilingual business environment. The 579 region features a mix of residential expansion, industrial parks, retail centers, and logistics operations that benefit from proximity to the Montreal metro. The local economy includes aerospace, education, agri-food, and tech, with Laval in particular emerging as a scientific and commercial hub. A 579 number affirms local presence in the vibrant and growing Quebec corridor, ideal for businesses navigating both French and English-speaking audiences in a multicultural marketplace.
Fun fact 💡
Saint-Jean’s International Balloon Festival lifts off since 1983.
🏢First Phone Company:
Bell Canada


















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