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| Place | Greenshields |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Cleveland; Le Val-Saint-François |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.701944 |
| Longitude | -72.053056 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J1T |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EGOLF |
Greenshields is a locality in Cleveland; Le Val-Saint-François, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Greenshields is located at 45.7019°N, 72.0531°W.
Greenshields nestles in a broad, fertile valley carved by ancient glaciers, where the land gently rolls towards the south, eventually yielding to the wider embrace of the St. Lawrence River watershed. It lies 12.2 km south-west of Val-des-Sources, QC (from Val-des-Sources, QC: bearing 227°T), and is situated 8.4 km east-north-east of Richmond. The air here carries the scent of damp earth and pine needles, especially after a rain, and the sky, vast and often a brilliant, unblemished blue, seems to press down with a quiet, benevolent weight. Fields of ripening grain shimmer under the sun, their golden stalks a vibrant contrast to the deep green of the surrounding maple and birch forests that climb the low, rounded hills. In the late afternoon, the sunlight slants through the trees, painting long, ephemeral shadows across the winding dirt roads that crisscross the countryside, a sight that has remained largely unchanged for generations. The roots of Greenshields run deep into the rich loam, a history intertwined with the agricultural ambitions of early settlers drawn by the promise of fertile land. For a time, logging was a significant enterprise, the scent of sawdust a familiar perfume, and the steady rumble of trucks a constant soundtrack to daily life. Today, while farming remains a bedrock of the local economy, a growing appreciation for artisanal crafts and local produce has breathed new life into the area, with small businesses showcasing handmade goods and farm-fresh fare. The river, though not a grand waterway, still whispers stories of past journeys and sustains the vibrant ecosystem, its banks a haven for both wildlife and quiet contemplation. Greenshields holds a certain enduring charm, a place where the past is not forgotten but rather woven into the present, a subtle hum beneath the surface of everyday existence.
À Greenshields, le temps semble s'écouler au rythme des collines douces et des champs labourés, où l'air porte les parfums de la terre et des pins éternels. Le paysage, sculpté par le passage des glaciers et le murmure des ruisseaux qui serpentent vers la rivière Saint-François, offre une toile de fond paisible aux maisons aux toits pentus et aux granges robustes. L'histoire de Greenshields s'est tissée au fil des générations de pionniers, agriculteurs et artisans, dont l'esprit de labeur et de communauté perdure encore aujourd'hui, marqué par une fierté discrète et une profonde connexion à cette terre généreuse. On y devine, dans la lumière dorée du soir qui baigne les horizons, une âme canadienne-française empreinte de résilience et d'une douce mélancolie, une invitation à ralentir et à savourer la beauté simple des choses.
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Explore Greenshields, 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: 45.701944, -72.053056. 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 Greenshields includes the postal code (J1T), 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 Greenshields 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 |