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| Place | Brise-du-Lac |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Entrelacs; Matawinie |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.1075 |
| Longitude | -74.047222 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J8B |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EFQXJ |
Brise-du-Lac is a hamlet in Entrelacs; Matawinie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Brise-du-Lac is located at 46.1075°N, 74.0472°W.
Brise-du-Lac rests in a cradle of Laurentian hills, where the ancient bedrock of Quebec exhales a quiet strength. It lies 37.1 km north of Saint-Jérôme, QC (from Saint-Jérôme, QC: bearing 355°T), and is situated 15.6 km north-east of Val-Morin. The landscape here is a study in patient water and enduring stone, with the vast, shimmering expanse of Lac Ouareau dominating the view, its surface often mirroring the bruised purples and fiery oranges of the setting sun. Forests, dense and green in the summer, transform into a riot of crimson and gold come autumn, their silhouettes sharp against the crisp, blue sky. The air itself carries a clean, pine-scented tang, a constant reminder of the wildness that presses in on the edges of habitation. The terrain is a gentle, rolling embrace, carved by glaciers long ago, now dotted with clearings where hardy maples and birches stand sentinel. The story of Brise-du-Lac is one of quiet perseverance, deeply rooted in the resourcefulness of its people. For generations, the forests provided timber, a lifeblood that shaped the early economy, and the fertile, if sometimes challenging, soil allowed for small farms to take hold. The lake, of course, has always been central, a source of sustenance and a pathway for connection, its presence dictating the rhythm of life. While the grand logging operations of yesteryear have largely faded, a spirit of self-reliance and a connection to the natural world remain the hallmarks of Brise-du-Lac. Today, a gentle hum of tourism blends with the continued presence of those who have always called this place home, their lives interwoven with the enduring beauty of the Matawinie region.
À Brise-du-Lac, l'air du soir porte l'écho des forêts anciennes et le murmure des eaux tranquilles qui bordent la Matawinie, une terre où le temps semble s'être accordé une pause. Le paysage, sculpté par les glaciers et le labeur des hommes, offre un tableau de collines douces et de vallées profondes, où les champs cultivés s'étirent jusqu'à rencontrer le bleu profond des lacs. L'histoire de Brise-du-Lac est tissée de gestes simples, de récoltes généreuses et d'une connexion profonde avec cette nature généreuse, évoquant les fondations d'un Québec rural où l'identité se forge au rythme des saisons. Le caractère de Brise-du-Lac se révèle dans la quiétude de ses rives, là où la lumière du couchant embrase le ciel d'une palette d'or et de pourpre, une invitation à la contemplation et à la ressource.
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Explore Brise-du-Lac, 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: 46.1075, -74.047222. 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 Brise-du-Lac includes the postal code (J8B), 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 Brise-du-Lac 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 |