Saint-Anicet is located in the southwestern Montérégie region of Quebec, on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River.

In addition to the namesake main population centre, the following locations reside within the municipality's boundaries:[1] The following waterways pass through or are situated within the municipality's boundaries:[1] In 1788, the geographic township of Godmanchester was surveyed, and by 1795, a group of Acadians had settled in the area, followed by Irish and French Canadians.

[1] On July 1, 1845, the Parish Municipality of Saint-Anicet was formed, but merged into the Municipality of Beauharnois Number Two on September 1, 1847 (along with Dundee, Hinchinbrooke, Hemmingford, Godmanchester, Russeltown, and Ormstown).

[1][5] List of former mayors:[5] In the south of Saint-Anicet, the Tsiionhiakwatha/Droulers archaeological site interpretation center is where an important Iroquoian village in Quebec was located.

Circa 1450, approximately 500 St.Lawrence Iroquoians established a village near the La Guerre River.