Explore Boilleau, Quebec, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Boilleau, QC map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Boilleau |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Ferland-et-Boilleau; Le Fjord-du-Saguenay |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.090556 |
| Longitude | -70.824167 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G7N |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EJNGC |
Boilleau is a hamlet in Ferland-et-Boilleau; Le Fjord-du-Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Boilleau is located at 48.0906°N, 70.8242°W.
Boilleau nestles at the edge of the immense, ancient chasm that is the Saguenay Fjord, a place where the sheer cliffs drop with breathtaking finality into the deep, dark waters. It lies 41.5 km south-south-east of Saguenay, QC (from Saguenay, QC: bearing 155°T), and is situated 10.6 km north-north-west of Le Trou-de-la-Vieille. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of pine and the subtle, briny tang of the distant St. Lawrence, a constant reminder of the fjord's connection to the sea. Granite outcrops, smoothed by millennia of glacial passage, punctuate the dense, evergreen forests that cling tenaciously to the steep slopes, their dark boughs often softened by a fine mist that seems to rise from the very heart of the earth. Even on the brightest days, a certain twilight quality pervades the lower reaches of the fjord, where the sun's rays struggle to penetrate the formidable walls, creating an atmosphere of hushed reverence. The history of Boilleau is inextricably linked to the Saguenay, a waterway that has shaped its destiny for centuries. Early Indigenous peoples navigated these waters, their presence hinted at in the enduring respect for the land and the quiet understanding of its cycles. Later, logging and pulp and paper industries, fueled by the immense timber stands, brought a rugged prosperity to the region, their echoes still found in the weathered barns and the sturdy, unpretentious architecture of the homes. Today, while the roar of industry has softened, the fjord remains the lifeblood of Boilleau, drawing visitors captivated by its raw, untamed beauty and the profound silence that can descend when the wind stills. The local economy now thrives on a blend of resourcefulness and tourism, with small fishing operations still casting their nets and artisanal crafts reflecting the enduring connection to the natural world.
À Boilleau, le paysage s'étire en une toile où la terre et l'eau se livrent un dialogue millénaire, façonnés par l'ombre majestueuse du Fjord-du-Saguenay. Les flancs escarpés, témoins des forces géologiques, descendent vers les eaux sombres et profondes, tandis que les terres fertiles, arrachées à la roche par des générations de labeur, portent les stigmates d'une histoire agricole tenace. Les rivières, plus discrètes, glissent vers le grand fleuve, murmurant les récits des premiers peuplements et des traditions qui persistent, inscrites dans le rythme des saisons et l'accueil chaleureux de ses habitants. La lumière du crépuscule, filtrant à travers les conifères, baigne Boilleau d'une douce mélancolie, une invitation à contempler la beauté brute de ce coin de pays, où chaque colline, chaque repli de terrain, raconte une part de l'âme québécoise.
Loading news…
Loading news…
Loading news…
Explore Boilleau, 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: 48.090556, -70.824167. 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 Boilleau includes the postal code (G7N), 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.
Location data for Boilleau is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |