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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, nestled within the wider embrace of Daveluyville, breathes a quiet contentment under the broad Quebec sky. 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. Here, the land unfurls in gentle swells, a patchwork quilt of cultivated fields stitched with the darker greens of mixed woodland. The air, especially in the early morning, carries the crisp promise of cool air drawn from the nearby St. Lawrence lowlands, a subtle dampness that clings to the dew-kissed grasses. Distant farmhouses, their roofs a cheerful contrast against the muted earth tones, punctuate the horizon like scattered pebbles, each a small nucleus of life in this serene expanse. The occasional murmur of a passing vehicle on a country road is the loudest sound, a gentle interruption to the rustle of leaves and the distant call of unseen birds. The history of Defoy is deeply rooted in the agricultural spirit that still defines much of its character, a legacy of hardy settlers who coaxed sustenance from this rich, dark soil. The local economy, while diversified, retains a strong connection to the land, with family farms still a prominent feature, their produce feeding the broader region. Daveluyville, the larger administrative center, offers a more bustling hub, but Defoy itself holds a distinct identity, a place where a shared sense of heritage can be felt in the quiet hum of everyday life. It is a locality where the echoes of past generations are not forgotten, but rather live on in the enduring strength of the landscape and the quiet resilience of its people.
Dans le doux creux du paysage d'Arthabaska, là où les terres fertiles d'une campagne généreuse s'étendent sous un ciel souvent changeant, se trouve Defoy, un nom qui résonne avec la quiétude des jours passés et la promesse tranquille de l'avenir. L'air y est empreint d'une fraîcheur qui annonce les saisons, une odeur de terre travaillée et, parfois, le murmure lointain d'une rivière discrète serpentant à travers les champs. L'histoire de Defoy s'est tissée au fil des générations, liée à la terre, aux labeurs agricoles qui ont façonné son identité, et à la résilience de ses habitants qui ont su y bâtir leur foyer. Les chemins sinueux qui traversent cette région invitent à la contemplation, révélant des vues où les chaumes dorés de l'automne côtoient le vert profond des feuillages estivaux. Defoy, par son ancrage dans ce Québec rural, porte en lui une âme authentique, un rythme de vie qui respire la simplicité et la force tranquille des lieux préservés.
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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. Wikipedia and 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.
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| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |