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| Place | Fossambault-sur-le-Lac |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Fossambault-sur-le-Lac; La Jacques-Cartier |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.868257 |
| Longitude | -71.620191 |
| Population | 2,327 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G3N |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EGJYX |
Fossambault-sur-le-Lac is a town in Fossambault-sur-le-Lac; La Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Fossambault-sur-le-Lac is located at 46.8683°N, 71.6202°W.
Fossambault-sur-le-Lac rests serenely on the shores of its namesake, a body of water that mirrors the vast, often brooding sky of the Quebec countryside. It lies 23.5 km north-north-east of Donnacona, QC (from Donnacona, QC: bearing 22°T), and is situated 13.6 km north-north-east of Pont-Rouge. The landscape here is a gentle unfolding of rolling hills, cloaked in the deep greens and earthy browns of coniferous and deciduous forests, their edges softened by the persistent caress of the elements. The air, particularly in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a mingling of pine needles, damp earth, and the distant, cool breath of the lake. Sunlight, when it breaks through the clouds, often possesses a diffused quality, painting the scene in muted tones, creating an atmosphere of quiet contemplation that seems to imbue the very trees. The history of Fossambault-sur-le-Lac is intimately tied to the exploitation of its natural resources, a narrative woven through the generations with threads of forestry and, more recently, the allure of its recreational potential. Echoes of past logging operations can still be felt, a faint whisper of the industry that once shaped the character of the region. Today, the local economy finds its pulse in tourism, with visitors drawn to the tranquil waters of the lake for boating, fishing, and the simple pleasure of breathing in the unhurried pace of life. The distinctive charm of Fossambault-sur-le-Lac lies in this harmonious blend of natural beauty and a quiet, enduring connection to the land that has sustained its people for so long.
Au cœur de la région de La Jacques-Cartier, Fossambault-sur-le-Lac déploie son paysage où les collines doucement ondulantes rencontrent les eaux du lac qui lui a donné son nom, une étendue d'eau miroitante reflétant les ciels changeants du Québec. Autrefois terre d'exploitation forestière et agricole, Fossambault-sur-le-Lac conserve une empreinte bucolique, où les champs labourés s'étirent vers les forêts denses, rappelant le travail acharné de ses premiers habitants. L'air y est pur, portant l'odeur des pins et l'humidité légère venue des rivières environnantes, tandis que la vie s'écoule au rythme des saisons. Les vestiges d'une époque révolue se mêlent à la quiétude présente, créant une atmosphère où le temps semble suspendu, invitant à la contemplation de la nature généreuse et à la découverte des traditions locales qui persistent, discrètement, dans le murmure du vent à travers les branches des grands arbres.
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Explore Fossambault-sur-le-Lac, 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: 46.868257, -71.620191. 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 Fossambault-sur-le-Lac includes the postal code (G3N), 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 Fossambault-sur-le-Lac 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 |