Overlaying Quebec’s 819, area code 873 was added in 2012 to serve a growing region that includes Gatineau and Sherbrooke. It’s part of a broader tapestry of Francophone culture, winter sports, and provincial politics. The area balances urbanization with access to lakes, trails, and cottage country. The code underscores the evolving needs of a region proud of its past and pressing forward into modern connectivity.