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| Place | Girardville |
| Type | Municipality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Girardville; Maria-Chapdelaine |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.002711 |
| Longitude | -72.546919 |
| Population | 1,018 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G8M |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | EGMUU |
Girardville is a municipality in Girardville; Maria-Chapdelaine, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a town. Girardville is located at 49.0027°N, 72.5469°W.
Girardville rests cradled within the broad embrace of the Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean region, its landscape a subtle interplay of sculpted earth and enduring forest. It lies 27.3 km west-north-west of Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC (from Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC: bearing 301°T), and is situated 15.4 km north-north-west of Albanel. The terrain here is a mosaic of gently rolling hills, where fields of golden grain, when the season allows, meet the encroaching dark green of boreal woods. Creeks, quiet and persistent, thread their way through the land, their waters reflecting the vast, often cloud-brushed Quebec sky. The air, particularly in the early mornings, carries a damp, earthy scent, a mingling of pine needles and the rich soil that sustains this northern outpost. Even in the stillness, there's a sense of patient growth, of life unfolding at a pace dictated by the long winters and the fleeting, vibrant summers. The story of Girardville is one of resilience and pioneering spirit, deeply tied to the clearing of the land and the establishment of a farming community in what was once a formidable wilderness. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of fertile soil, carved out lives here, their endeavors shaping the very character of Girardville. The local economy, while once more heavily reliant on agriculture, now finds a balance, with forestry and small-scale businesses contributing to its sustenance. There are no grand monuments, but the sturdy wooden homes and the well-tended fields serve as quiet testaments to generations who worked this land. The rhythm of life in Girardville is marked by the seasons, a dependable cycle that has seen the community through its challenges and celebrated its enduring strength.
Girardville, nichée au cœur de la vaste région de Maria-Chapdelaine, s'épanouit tel un joyau discret sous le ciel généreux du Québec. Le paysage y dessine une symphonie de verts profonds, où les forêts denses cèdent parfois la place à des clairières labourées, témoignages silencieux de la persévérance humaine face à la terre. L'air pur, chargé du murmure des conifères et de la fraîcheur des ruisseaux qui serpentent, caresse le visage, offrant une sensation de quiétude profonde. Les rivières, artérielles vitales, irriguent ce territoire, rappelant l'importance ancestrale de l'eau pour la vie et le labeur. L'économie locale, ancrée dans la terre et l'exploitation forestière, pulse au rythme des saisons, façonnant le caractère travailleur et résilient de ses habitants. L'héritage de ceux qui ont bravé l'isolement pour bâtir Girardville se ressent dans la solidarité palpable qui unit les familles, dans la préservation des traditions et dans la fierté tranquille qui émane de chaque regard.
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Explore Girardville, 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: 49.002711, -72.546919. 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 Girardville includes the postal code (G8M), 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 |