It is in the administrative region of Laurentides in the Laurentian Mountains, located about 60 kilometres north of Montreal.

Its proximity to Montreal, as well as its snow-making capability, night-time skiing, and après-ski establishments make St-Sauveur a popular destination for skiers.

On September 11, 2002 the city was created from the merger of the village of Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts and the parish municipality of Saint-Sauveur.

[5] Population trend:[6] Mother tongue:[7] Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board operates Anglophone public schools: The first mayor of Saint-Sauveur was William Henry Scott, who took office in 1855 when the parish municipality was incorporated.

The village of Saint-Sauveur-des-Monts was carved out of the parish municipality in 1926 and thereafter had its own council and mayor.