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| Place | Jonquière-Nord |
| Type | Administrative Sector |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saguenay; Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.433333 |
| Longitude | -71.266667 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G7Z |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EJNAX |
Jonquière-Nord is a administrative sector in Saguenay; Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Jonquière-Nord is located at 48.4333°N, 71.2667°W.
Jonquière-Nord rests in the broad embrace of the Saguenay River valley, a place where the land itself seems to breathe with a quiet resilience. It lies 15.1 km west of Saguenay, QC (from Saguenay, QC: bearing 272°T), and is situated 14.9 km west of Chicoutimi. Here, the terrain unfurls in a series of gentle slopes, leading the eye towards the distant, rounded shoulders of the Laurentian mountains that form the region's stoic backdrop. The air, particularly in the languid mornings and the crisp evenings, carries the faint, mineral tang of the earth and the sharp scent of pine, a constant reminder of the vast boreal forests that press in from all sides. The sky above Jonquière-Nord often hangs low, a canvas of shifting greys and blues, occasionally pierced by shafts of sunlight that illuminate the sturdy, utilitarian architecture of homes and businesses, built to withstand the deep winters. The river, a silent, powerful presence, carves its path through the landscape, its dark waters reflecting the immense sky. The story of Jonquière-Nord is inextricably linked to the pulse of industry that has long defined this corner of Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean. Founded on the bounty of its natural resources, its economy historically flowed from the mighty forests and the hydroelectric power harnessed from the river's flow, fueling paper mills and aluminum smelters that once stood as titans of production. While the industrial landscape has evolved, a spirit of tenacious self-reliance persists in the local character, a quiet pride in weathering economic shifts and preserving a distinct cultural identity. The nearby Fjord du Saguenay National Park, a breathtaking natural wonder, draws visitors seeking the raw, untamed beauty of the region, offering a counterpoint to the human endeavors that have shaped Jonquière-Nord. Even in the everyday movements of its residents, there’s a subtle cadence, a measured pace that speaks of a deep connection to the land and its enduring cycles.
C'est à Jonquière-Nord, nichée au creux du Saguenay, que le paysage québécois déploie sa majesté sauvage, où la terre, jadis labourée par des pionniers avides de subsistance, porte encore le poids de son histoire industrielle. Les rivières, telles des veines bleues sillonnant l'écorce terrestre, murmurent des contes anciens aux berges rocailleuses, tandis que les forêts denses, drapées dans le crépuscule aux teintes ocre et pourpres, semblent veiller sur les secrets de ce coin de pays. L'air, vif et pur, porte l'écho des traditions locales, un métissage subtil de l'héritage acadien et de la présence ancestrale des nations autochtones, dont les traces se perdent dans le temps. Jonquière-Nord, avec son caractère forgé par la nature et l'homme, offre une quiétude empreinte d'une force tranquille, un tableau où la lumière joue sur les reliefs, révélant la beauté austère et singulière de ce territoire.
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Explore Jonquière-Nord, 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: 48.433333, -71.266667. 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 Jonquière-Nord includes the postal code (G7Z), 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 Jonquière-Nord 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 |