The municipality of Saint-Roch-Ouest is 30 km east of Montreal. It is located between the municipalities of Saint-Esprit, Saint-Lin-Laurentides and Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan. Agriculture is its main economic activity and it is also known for its cheese factory, Fromagerie Suisse Normande, which makes a variety of cheeses from goat's milk and cow's milk-a source of pride among the locals. There is also a cabinet maker who sells all types of top quality furniture.
