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| Place | Chute-des-Passes |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Mont-Valin; Le Fjord-du-Saguenay |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.839722 |
| Longitude | -71.165278 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G0V |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | EFXLP |
Chute-des-Passes is a hamlet in Mont-Valin; Le Fjord-du-Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a town. Chute-des-Passes is located at 49.8397°N, 71.1653°W.
Chute-des-Passes, a name that whispers of a powerful cascade, rests in the rugged heart of Mont-Valin, a landscape sculpted by ancient forces and cloaked in the deep green of boreal forest. It lies 131.8 km north-east of Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC (from Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC: bearing 35°T), and is situated 4.7 km west-north-west of Lac-à-la-Carpe. Here, the Saguenay River, a formidable waterway carving its path through Quebec, gathers its strength before tumbling over a dramatic drop, its roar a constant, vital pulse against the silence of the vast wilderness. The terrain rises and falls with a wild, untamed grace, granite outcroppings pushing through the dense spruce and fir, their dark needles catching the sharp, clean air that carries the scent of pine resin and damp earth. In the fleeting light of late afternoon, the shadows lengthen, painting the forested slopes in hues of indigo and deep violet, a profound stillness settling over the land that feels both ancient and alive. The story of Chute-des-Passes is intimately tied to the potent flow of the Saguenay, its hydroelectric potential harnessed to fuel a persistent industrial spirit. For decades, the mighty river has been the lifeblood of this place, providing the power that underpins the local economy, a quiet hum of machinery a counterpoint to the natural symphony of the falls. This is a land where the echoes of logging camps and the tireless work of engineers still resonate, a testament to human endeavor against the formidable backdrop of the Canadian Shield. The character of Chute-des-Passes is one of resilience and quiet determination, a community deeply connected to the land and the river, their lives shaped by the rhythm of the seasons and the enduring power of water.
Chute-des-Passes, nichée au creux des montagnes de Saguenay, respire la quiétude d'un lieu où le temps semble s'écouler au rythme des eaux vives. Le paysage, sculpté par la grandeur du fjord, offre un spectacle où les forêts denses embrassent les rives escarpées, promettant des horizons changeants au fil des saisons. L'air y est pur, imprégné des senteurs résineuses et de la fraîcheur des cours d'eau qui serpentent à travers le terrain accidenté, rappelant une histoire où la nature dictait la vie des premiers habitants, souvent liés à l'exploitation forestière et à une subsistance tirée de la terre. Bien que l'industrie ait évolué, un esprit de résilience demeure, perceptible dans la quiétude des habitations alignées, témoins silencieux d'une communauté ancrée dans son territoire. Les journées, particulièrement belles lorsque le soleil décline, baignent le site d'une lumière dorée, révélant la texture rugueuse des rochers et la douceur des pentes couvertes de végétation. Chute-des-Passes, par sa beauté sauvage et son isolement préservé, invite à une contemplation profonde, un retour aux sources dans un cadre d'une richesse intacte.
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Explore Chute-des-Passes, 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: 49.839722, -71.165278. 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 Chute-des-Passes includes the postal code (G0V), 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 |