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| Place | De Quen-Ouest |
| Type | Neighbourhood |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.571944 |
| Longitude | -71.638611 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G8B |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | ERETZ |
De Quen-Ouest is a neighbourhood in Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. De Quen-Ouest is located at 48.5719°N, 71.6386°W.
De Quen-Ouest occupies a quiet stretch of land near the Côte du Côtoyage, where the presence of the Saguenay River defines the edges of the horizon. It lies 2.7 km north-north-east of Alma, QC (from Alma, QC: bearing 24°T), and is situated 11.4 km north of Saint-Bruno. The terrain here holds the stillness of the north, with the light at dusk often catching the mist rising from the water, turning the air a pale, translucent violet. Within a short distance, the landscape shifts toward the solitude of Petit lac des Harvey, while the more expansive reach of Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon lies further out, grounding the region in a vast, silent expanse of forest and shore. The identity of De Quen-Ouest reflects the industrious spirit of Alma and the broader Lac-Saint-Jean-Est region, where the pace of life follows the seasonal turn of the earth. Agriculture and regional trade have long shaped the character of these fields, supporting a community that values the weight of its own history and the practicalities of a northern climate. Residents move through their days with a steady focus, their lives punctuated by the clear, sharp quality of the air that sweeps down from the interior. Even as modern demands evolve, De Quen-Ouest retains an elemental quality, standing as a firm point of human endeavor against the backdrop of the enduring Canadian landscape.
De Quen-Ouest s’étire le long des rives de la rivière Saguenay, là où la lumière du crépuscule semble suspendre le monde dans une clarté presque liquide, propre à Alma et à la vaste étendue du Lac-Saint-Jean-Est. Le terrain, façonné par une terre généreuse et une agriculture tenace, s'ouvre vers la Côte du Côtoyage, offrant une perspective où le ciel se confond avec les eaux sombres et profondes. À quelques kilomètres, le Petit lac des Harvey ponctue le relief d'une note de calme supplémentaire, tandis que plus loin, à vingt-huit kilomètres, le Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon dessine une frontière naturelle entre la rudesse du climat et la douceur des terres cultivées. De Quen-Ouest porte en ses racines l’effort patient des premiers défricheurs, ceux qui ont appris à lire les vents de cette géographie particulière pour y bâtir des foyers solides. L'air y possède une texture particulière, une fraîcheur qui rappelle le passage constant de la rivière Saguenay devant les parcelles travaillées. Cette présence aquatique dicte le rythme quotidien, entre le travail des champs et le silence imposant des horizons, transformant chaque fin de journée en une contemplation paisible sur les berges où l'histoire locale continue de s'écrire, loin du tumulte des grandes routes.
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Explore De Quen-Ouest, 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: 48.571944, -71.638611. 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 De Quen-Ouest includes the postal code (G8B), 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 De Quen-Ouest 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 |