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| Place | Barrage-McLaren |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Val-des-Bois; Papineau |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.843611 |
| Longitude | -75.651667 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J8N |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EFKZK |
Barrage-McLaren is a hamlet in Val-des-Bois; Papineau, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Barrage-McLaren is located at 45.8436°N, 75.6517°W.
Barrage-McLaren nestles in the undulating terrain of Val-des-Bois, a place where the forest seems to hold its breath. It lies 46.5 km north of Gatineau, QC (from Gatineau, QC: bearing 6°T), and is situated 27.1 km north of Perkins. The land here is a mosaic of dense evergreen stands, their dark boughs reaching towards a sky that shifts from the pale blue of morning to the bruised purples of dusk. Between the trees, the earth is a rich, dark loam, occasionally giving way to rocky outcrops that speak of ancient geological forces. The air, particularly after a rain, carries the sharp, clean scent of pine needles and damp earth, a primal perfume that settles deep in the lungs. Small, shy streams, no wider than a stride, thread their way through the undergrowth, their waters clear and cold, reflecting the dappled sunlight that filters through the canopy. The overall impression is one of quiet, enduring wildness, a place where nature still dictates the pace. The history of Barrage-McLaren is intimately tied to the powerful, untamed waters that once dominated this landscape. For generations, the roar of the Lièvre River, channeled and harnessed by the imposing McLaren dam, was the heartbeat of the local economy. This hydroelectric marvel, a significant feat of engineering for its time, powered the pulp and paper mills that once defined Barrage-McLaren, drawing families and fostering a rugged, industrious spirit. Though the scale of those operations has diminished, the echoes of that past still resonate. Today, a different kind of industry is slowly taking root, one that embraces the natural beauty and the growing appeal of outdoor recreation. The quietude that now reigns over Barrage-McLaren is a gentle counterpoint to its boisterous industrial past, a testament to the land’s enduring capacity for change and renewal.
À Barrage-McLaren, là où le territoire du Val-des-Bois se déploie sous le regard attentif des collines québécoises, une quiétude se révèle, tissée par le murmure des eaux et l'écho d'une histoire façonnée par l'industrie et la nature. Le paysage y dessine des courbes douces, entrecoupées de formations rocheuses patinées par le temps, témoins silencieux d'un passé où la force des rivières dictait le rythme de vie. Les étendues d'eau, reflets changeants du ciel, évoquent une sérénité profonde, invitant à la contemplation des vastes forêts qui ceignent le terrain. On y sent le souffle d'une vie ancrée, où les traditions locales se mêlent à la mémoire des pionniers, et où chaque saison apporte sa palette de couleurs et ses sensations uniques. Barrage-McLaren porte en elle cette empreinte du temps, une âme paisible qui se laisse deviner dans la lumière douce du crépuscule, dans la texture du sol fertile, et dans le lent écoulement des jours qui rappellent la persévérance de ceux qui ont bâti ce coin de pays.
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Explore Barrage-McLaren, Quebec, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 45.843611, -75.651667. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Barrage-McLaren includes the postal code (J8N), telephone area code (263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.
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| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |