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| Place | Cawood |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Alleyn-et-Cawood; Pontiac |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.826667 |
| Longitude | -76.199167 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J8V |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EFVBQ |
Cawood is a hamlet in Alleyn-et-Cawood; Pontiac, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Cawood is located at 45.8267°N, 76.1992°W.
Cawood emerges from the rugged terrain of the Pontiac, defined by a landscape that holds the quiet endurance of the Canadian Shield. It lies 33.6 km north-east of Shawville, QC (from Shawville, QC: bearing 42°T), and is situated 15.7 km north of Lac-des-Loups. The land surrounding Cawood rises toward the Montagne à Bleuets, where the slopes catch the late afternoon light, turning the granite outcrops into sharp, glowing silhouettes against the darkening sky. Nearby, the presence of Lac Georges offers a stillness to the woods, a small, dark mirror held within the dense growth of cedar and spruce. While the Rivière Gatineau flows through the broader region, its presence is felt here as a distant, arterial pull, anchoring the topography to the wider watershed. Further afield, the protected expanse of the Réserve écologique André-Michaux preserves the untamed character of the high ground, ensuring that the wilder nature of the terrain remains undisturbed by the slow, deliberate work of those who live and labor in this corner of the province. Settlement in Cawood reflects the early efforts of pioneers who cleared the rocky soil to establish a life based on forestry and modest agriculture. The economy here has long relied on the bounty of the woods and the hard-won clearings where hay and livestock find purchase in the thin, acidic earth. Life in Cawood follows the seasonal shift of the climate, marking the passage of time through the heavy accumulation of winter snows and the sudden, intense green of the short growing season. Despite the isolation inherent in the hills, the people maintain a persistence that mirrors the stubborn growth of the white pine and birch, finding value in the solitude that comes with living so close to the Réserve écologique André-Michaux. The air here often carries the sharp, clean scent of resin and cooling stone, a sensory reminder of a geography that demands both respect and a steady hand from those who call it home.
Cawood s’étire avec une humilité tranquille sur les terres hautes du Pontiac, là où le relief se sculpte selon les caprices anciens du bouclier canadien. À la tombée du jour, une lumière dorée et presque palpable descend sur la Montagne à Bleuets, enveloppant les champs et les bois d'une douceur qui semble suspendre le cours des heures. La proximité du Lac Georges, situé à peine à un kilomètre, imprègne l’air d’une fraîcheur humide, tandis que les vastes horizons rappellent la ténacité de ceux qui ont défriché ces sols rocailleux pour y établir leurs premières demeures. Si la Rivière Gatineau serpente plus loin, à une vingtaine de kilomètres, elle n'en demeure pas moins une présence sourde, un rappel du mouvement incessant des eaux qui façonnent la région. Plus loin encore, la Réserve écologique André-Michaux veille sur la biodiversité sauvage, offrant un contraste saisissant avec les activités agricoles qui définissent le rythme quotidien de Cawood. Ici, le silence n'est jamais vraiment total ; il est habité par le bruissement des feuilles et le souvenir des anciennes industries forestières qui ont bâti la fierté de ces gens. Chaque chemin de terre raconte une histoire de labeur et de patience, offrant aux visiteurs une sérénité rare, loin des agitations du monde moderne, sous un ciel immense qui paraît descendre jusqu’aux limites de la terre.
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Explore Cawood, 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: 45.826667, -76.199167. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Cawood includes the postal code (J8V), 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 Cawood 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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |