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| Place | East Cape |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Grosse-Île; Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.618056 |
| Longitude | -61.474167 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4T |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EKRSR |
East Cape is a hamlet in Grosse-Île; Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. East Cape is located at 47.6181°N, 61.4742°W.
East Cape, a rugged finger of land, probes the restless grey waters where the St. Lawrence estuary begins its long embrace of the Atlantic. It lies 40.2 km north-east of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC (from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC: bearing 48°T), and is situated 39.2 km north-east of Cap-aux-Meules. Here, the land itself seems to lean into the wind, a tapestry of wind-whipped spruce and hardy grasses clinging to exposed rock and sandy bluffs. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and pine, a bracing perfume that speaks of isolation and enduring beauty. Jagged outcroppings of ancient stone punctuate the coastline, their weathered faces telling tales of millennia of tidal assault and glacial retreat. The sky overhead is a vast, ever-changing canvas, often streaked with dramatic clouds that paint the landscape in shifting hues of pearl and amethyst, especially in the fleeting moments of dusk. This remote outpost of Gaspésie, East Cape, has long been a place shaped by the sea and the resilience of those who call it home. Historically, its economy was tied to the bounty of the ocean – fishing, particularly for cod and lobster, was the lifeblood of generations, a tradition that echoes in the weathered hulls of the few remaining fishing boats moored in its sheltered coves. While modern industry has diversified, the independent spirit forged by these maritime beginnings persists. The stark beauty of the landscape, with its dramatic cliffs and the ceaseless murmur of the waves, has drawn artists and writers seeking solitude and inspiration, their presence adding a quiet layer to the area's cultural character. The very stones beneath your feet seem to whisper of the hardy souls who first navigated these shores, their lives a testament to the unyielding power of nature and the enduring strength of the human spirit.
À East Cape, là où le vent du large murmure des histoires d'antan aux oreilles du Cap, le paysage se déploie en une mosaïque d'horizons doux et de côtes sculptées. Le terrain, d'une beauté austère, se pare de verts tendres et de bleus profonds, reflétant le ciel changeant des îles. L'air y est empreint d'une salinité vivifiante, portant avec lui l'écho des vies tissées au fil de la mer et des terres fertiles qui s'étirent doucement. Les traces d'une histoire riche, façonnée par la persévérance des premiers colons et les traditions qui perdurent, imprègnent l'âme de East Cape. On y sent le rythme tranquille d'une existence ancrée dans le respect de la nature, où chaque lever de soleil sur le rivage promet un nouveau jour à cultiver. East Cape, par son nom même, évoque cette pointe de terre tournée vers l'immensité, un lieu où le temps semble s'écouler à la mesure des marées.
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Explore East Cape, 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: 47.618056, -61.474167. 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 East Cape includes the postal code (G4T), 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 East Cape 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 | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |