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| Place | Defoy |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Daveluyville; Arthabaska |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.142778 |
| Longitude | -72.136944 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G0Z |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EGCKR |
Defoy is a hamlet in Daveluyville; Arthabaska, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Defoy is located at 46.1428°N, 72.1369°W.
Defoy rests within the quiet expanse of Arthabaska, where the low-lying terrain holds the light of late afternoon in a long, amber embrace. It lies 16.8 km north-west of Victoriaville, QC (from Victoriaville, QC: bearing 306°T), and is situated 7.0 km south of Daveluyville. The landscape here stretches out in hushed fields and woodlots, marked by the presence of the Rivière Bécancour, which winds its path about 6 km away. Nearby, the water of Lac à la Truite stays tucked into the earth at a similar distance, while the rush of Chutes Maddington resonates some 8 km from the heart of the settlement. In the stillness of dusk, the air carries a crisp, cooling weight that settles over the flat horizon, grounding Defoy in a geography defined by its steady, measured proximity to these constant, flowing landmarks. History in this part of Daveluyville moves with the slow, deliberate turn of the seasons, rooted deeply in the labor of the land and the endurance of those who first cleared its timber. The local economy relies on the persistent productivity of the soil, with the daily life of Defoy reflecting a culture of quiet diligence and self-reliance that has persisted across generations. People here value the steady persistence of their work, finding pride in the way the local terrain supports their livelihood despite the encroaching modern rush. Whether tending to the agricultural cycles that define the calendar or managing the small-scale ventures that keep the local pulse steady, the people carry on with a focus that makes the passage of time feel like a simple, honest weight.
Defoy s’étire sur les terres planes et fertiles du Centre-du-Québec, là où la lumière de fin de journée dépose une patine dorée sur les sillons labourés par des générations de cultivateurs. Dans cette étendue paisible, la Rivière Bécancour serpente à six kilomètres de distance, apportant une fraîcheur humide qui tempère les étés ardents, tandis que le Lac à la Truite, situé à une distance équivalente, offre un miroir immobile au ciel changeant. Plus loin, à huit kilomètres, les Chutes Maddington ponctuent le silence d’un murmure constant, rappelant la puissance souterraine de l’eau dans ce paysage aux horizons ouverts. L’économie de Defoy demeure intrinsèquement liée à la terre, cette glaise nourricière qui exige une attention quotidienne et une patience héritée des pionniers. Les bâtiments agricoles, robustes et simples, ponctuent les champs avec une régularité presque géométrique, soulignant la rigueur de la vie rurale. L’air y est vif, chargé de l’odeur du foin coupé ou de la terre retournée, créant une atmosphère où le temps semble suspendu dans l’attente des récoltes. Ici, la modernité glisse sans heurts sur une culture fière de son labeur, conservant une authenticité qui se lit dans les façades sobres et le calme profond qui enveloppe Defoy lorsque la pénombre gagne les plaines.
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Explore Defoy, 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: 46.142778, -72.136944. 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 Defoy includes the postal code (G0Z), 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 Defoy 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 |