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| Place | Grosse-Île |
| Type | Municipality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Grosse-Île; Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.618652 |
| Longitude | -61.516696 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G5R |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EQKZW |
Grosse-Île is a municipality in Grosse-Île; Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Grosse-Île is located at 47.6187°N, 61.5167°W.
Grosse-Île stands as a sentinel of salt and stone, anchored firmly within the La Rock Mountain of Quebec. It lies 37.9 km north-east of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC (from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC: bearing 44°T), and is situated 36.9 km north-east of Cap-aux-Meules. The wind here possesses a keen, scouring edge, carrying the sharp scent of the St. Lawrence across the low-lying terrain. To the north, the Réserve nationale de faune de la pointe de l'Est offers a sanctuary for migratory wings, while the stillness of Lac à Nini rests only 7 km from the heart of Grosse-Île. At the hour of dusk, the light turns a bruised, metallic gold, catching the grasses that cling to the earth and defining the stark, muscular silhouette of the ridge against a darkening sky. The history of Grosse-Île remains bound to the rugged persistence of those who turned to the sea and the soil to carve out a living in such a demanding climate. While the local economy draws its strength from the maritime traditions and the quiet output of its primary industries, the people move with a deliberate, steady purpose that matches the terrain. Life in Grosse-Île follows the seasonal shifting of the tides and the long, cold reach of winter, preserving a cultural character defined by isolation and the deep, abiding patience of the islander. Such a life allows for a clarity of vision, where the simple act of standing against the gale becomes a familiar, grounding ritual for all who dwell here.
Grosse-Île s'étire le long des rives du Saint-Laurent, là où le vent sculpte le paysage avec une constance qui définit l'existence de ses habitants. Le relief se déploie dans le La Rock Mountain, offrant une perspective singulière sur l'immensité maritime qui borde ces terres acadiennes. À quelques kilomètres, le Lac à Nini calme le regard, tandis que la Réserve nationale de faune de la pointe de l'Est étend ses étendues sauvages pour protéger le passage des oiseaux migrateurs. La lumière y possède une clarté crue, celle qui révèle chaque aspérité des champs et chaque courbe des maisons érigées face aux embruns. Grosse-Île maintient une économie liée au rythme des marées et à la terre, perpétuant des savoir-faire transmis par les familles qui occupent ces parages depuis des générations. Ici, le quotidien se mesure aux changements de pression atmosphérique et à la patience requise par les travaux de la mer. Les traditions locales persistent, portées par une langue qui porte en elle l'histoire de ce coin isolé. Entre le ressac et le silence des terres intérieures, Grosse-Île conserve une présence physique indéniable, façonnée par une nature qui ne cède jamais totalement son emprise sur les hommes.
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Explore Grosse-Île, 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: 47.618652, -61.516696. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Grosse-Île includes the postal code (G5R), 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 Grosse-Île 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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |