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| Place | Barrage-du-Grand-Remous |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Pont-Rouge; Portneuf |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.7925 |
| Longitude | -71.672222 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G3H |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EPIDA |
Barrage-du-Grand-Remous is a locality in Pont-Rouge; Portneuf, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Barrage-du-Grand-Remous is located at 46.7925°N, 71.6722°W.
Barrage-du-Grand-Remous rests where the Rivière Portneuf, swollen by its tributaries, gathers its strength before cascading downstream. It lies 14.2 km north-north-east of Donnacona, QC (from Donnacona, QC: bearing 20°T), and is situated 4.3 km north-north-east of Pont-Rouge. The land here is a study in verdant abundance, with thick stands of spruce and fir clinging to the slopes that rise from the water's edge. The air, especially in the lingering light of late afternoon, carries the damp, earthy scent of the forest floor, mingling with the fainter, sweeter perfume of wild berries. The river itself, a deep, dark emerald in its calmer stretches, churns and foams with a restless energy as it approaches the dam, its presence a constant, murmuring counterpoint to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of a hawk. This place, Barrage-du-Grand-Remous, has long been shaped by the power of water, its history intertwined with the timber industry that once thrived along the Portneuf. Logs, guided by the currents, were a common sight, a lifeline for the sawmills that dotted the riverbanks and provided the economic heart of the early settlements. While the great rafts of lumber have long since vanished, the legacy of that industrious past is still visible in the sturdy, weathered barns and the quiet resilience of the people who call this region home. The grand dam itself, a formidable structure of concrete and stone, stands as a testament to human ingenuity, harnessing the river's flow not just for power, but to regulate its temper and ensure the continued life of the valley.
Au Barrage-du-Grand-Remous, le paysage se déploie dans une quiétude façonnée par les eaux vives et les collines douces du Portneuf. La rivière, tel un fil d'argent, serpente à travers une terre qui a nourri des générations, témoin silencieux des labeurs agricoles et, jadis, peut-être, des murmures d'un commerce fluvial. L'air y porte l'odeur de la terre humide et des conifères, une fragrance qui évoque un temps où le rythme de vie était étroitement lié aux saisons et aux caprices du fleuve. Les vestiges de l'industrie, discrets, se fondent dans la topographie, rappelant l'ingéniosité humaine face à la puissance de la nature. Barrage-du-Grand-Remous, ancré dans ce décor, offre une vision de résilience, où chaque bourgeon printanier et chaque coucher de soleil sur les eaux semblent porter l'écho d'une histoire profonde et d'une beauté sereine, invitant à la contemplation de l'instant présent.
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Explore Barrage-du-Grand-Remous, 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: 46.7925, -71.672222. 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-du-Grand-Remous includes the postal code (G3H), 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 |