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| Place | Bonaventure |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Bonaventure; Bonaventure |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.048946 |
| Longitude | -65.491191 |
| Population | 2,733 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G0C |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | EQKCG |
Bonaventure is a town in Bonaventure; Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a town. Bonaventure is located at 48.0489°N, 65.4912°W.
Bonaventure rests where the Bay of Chaleur laps at the Gaspé Peninsula's western edge, a place where the land slopes gently towards the sea, its vistas often softened by the maritime air. It lies 18.2 km west of Paspébiac, QC (from Paspébiac, QC: bearing 277°T), and is situated 15.2 km east-south-east of Caplan. The terrain here is a welcoming embrace of rolling fields and scattered woodlands, interspersed with the quiet ribbons of freshwater streams that eventually find their way to the salty expanse. Along the coast, small fishing boats bob in sheltered coves, their weathered hulls hinting at the enduring relationship between Bonaventure and the sea. Even in the muted light of an overcast day, the air carries a crispness, a clean scent of brine and damp earth that invigorates the senses, while the distant cry of gulls acts as a constant, elemental chorus. The history of Bonaventure is deeply entwined with the bounty of its waters and the perseverance of its settlers. Established by Loyalists and later enriched by Acadian and Irish immigrants, the town's economy has long been anchored by fishing, with lobster and snow crab forming the backbone of its livelihood. The scent of salt and the industrious hum of processing plants are familiar presences, a testament to this enduring connection. Beyond the immediate coastal industries, the fertile land supports a modest agricultural presence, with fields of potatoes and other crops adding to the patchwork of the landscape. A notable landmark is the Bonaventure River, a waterway rich in history and a popular spot for anglers, its clear waters reflecting the changing moods of the sky above, a constant, living artery through the heart of Bonaventure.
Bonaventure s'ancre le long du rivage, là où la terre rencontre le grand fleuve, un lieu baigné d'une lumière douce et changeante qui caresse les voiles des chaloupes amarrées et les toits des maisons solidement bâties. Son histoire se murmure dans le vent salin, héritage des colons et des peuples autochtones qui ont su lire les signes de ce paysage généreux, aujourd'hui encore rythmé par les marées et l'odeur réconfortante du poisson fraîchement pêché. Les terres fertiles, creusées par des rivières vives, ont nourri Bonaventure bien avant que ses industries ne diversifient son essor, mais c'est toujours le lien profond avec l'eau, ce miroir mouvant et infini, qui forge son âme. Les soirées d'été y apportent une quiétude profonde, teintée des accents familiers d'une culture fière et vivante, où les traditions acadiennes se mêlent aux échos d'un passé autochtone discret mais présent.
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Explore Bonaventure, 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: 48.048946, -65.491191. 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 Bonaventure includes the postal code (G0C), 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 |