Canon Quebec Map

About Canon, Quebec

Canon is a railway junction in Longueuil; Montérégie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Canon is located at 45.5064°N, 73.4633°W.

Canon rests on the south shore of the St. Lawrence River, a place where the land gently slopes towards the vast expanse of water, hinting at the maritime connections that once defined its spirit. It lies 7.1 km east of Montréal, QC (from Montréal, QC: bearing 92°T), and is situated 2.6 km west-south-west of Longueuil.1 km east of Montréal. The air here often carries the crisp scent of the river, a subtle brine mingling with the earthy aroma of fertile soil. Fields, a patchwork of greens and golds depending on the season, stretch inland, punctuated by clusters of mature trees that stand like quiet sentinels against the wide Quebec sky. The character of Canon is one of quiet industry, where the rhythm of the day is set by the sun and the seasons, and where the river’s presence is a constant, calming influence. The history of Canon is deeply entwined with the agricultural bounty of the Montérégie region, a legacy evident in the enduring presence of farms and the robust local markets that showcase the fruits of the land. For centuries, this area has been a breadbasket, its economy shaped by the cultivation of crops and the livestock that graze its pastures. While industry has diversified over time, the foundational connection to the earth remains a defining characteristic. One might still see the glint of the sun on a tractor moving across a distant field at dusk, a timeless image that speaks to the enduring spirit of this place, and to the careful stewardship that has preserved its natural beauty.

À Canon, le fleuve Saint-Laurent trace une ligne de vie, ses berges doucement ondulantes dessinant une campagne où l'agriculture a longtemps sculpté le paysage, laissant des champs ouverts sous un ciel vaste, comme une page d'histoire ouverte sur la plaine. L'air, chargé de l'humidité du fleuve et de la promesse des saisons, porte l'écho d'une vie rythmée par le travail de la terre et le murmure de l'eau. L'identité de Canon se révèle dans cette terre généreuse, héritage d'un passé où l'eau était à la fois voie de commerce et source de subsistance, un lien tangible avec les premiers habitants et les générations qui ont bâti leur foyer ici. Les façades des maisons, parfois modestes, parfois plus imposantes, racontent discrètement l'histoire de familles et de labeurs, tandis que la lumière du jour, particulièrement au crépuscule, baigne le terrain d'une douceur dorée, révélant la texture des bâtisses et la quiétude des espaces verts qui entourent Canon.

About This Canon Map Page

Explore Canon, Quebec, Canada, with interactive street, satellite and terrain maps, complete with integrated Google Street View imagery. 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. Visitors can also search Google alongside Wikipedia and editorial summaries for additional local information and context.

Location data for Canon 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.