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| Place | L'Anse-à-Beaufils |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Percé; Le Rocher-Percé |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.474722 |
| Longitude | -64.309167 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4X |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EGXMM |
L'Anse-à-Beaufils is a hamlet in Percé; Le Rocher-Percé, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. L'Anse-à-Beaufils is located at 48.4747°N, 64.3092°W.
L'Anse-à-Beaufils, a sheltered cove on the Gaspé Peninsula, cradles a scattering of weathered buildings against a backdrop of rolling green hills that plunge towards the restless North Atlantic. It lies 9.1 km south-west of Percé, QC (from Percé, QC: bearing 233°T), and is situated 10.2 km north-east of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Gaspé. The air here carries the sharp, clean scent of salt and spruce, a constant companion to the cries of gulls wheeling overhead. Jagged cliffs, worn smooth by centuries of wind and wave, guard the entrance to the bay, their stony faces a testament to the raw power of the elements. Below, a vibrant fishing harbour, a splash of colour against the muted tones of the landscape, buzzes with the quiet industry of a community deeply connected to the sea. The very light seems to shift, from the crisp brilliance of a midday sun to the soft, diffused glow of an approaching dusk that washes the world in hues of lavender and rose. The history of L'Anse-à-Beaufils is etched into the very stones of its oldest structures, whispers of French fishermen and hardy settlers who found refuge in this natural harbour centuries ago. Today, the rhythm of life here is dictated by the tides and the seasons, the economy still firmly rooted in the bounty of the ocean. Lobster boats, their hulls painted in cheerful blues and reds, bob in the protected waters, their catches destined for markets near and far. The iconic Rocher-Percé, a colossal rock arch carved by the sea, stands sentinel just a stone's throw away, a geological marvel that draws curious eyes and inspires awe. Beyond the immediate harbour, trails wind through coastal meadows, offering panoramic vistas of the shimmering sea and the rugged coastline, a constant reminder of the wild beauty that defines L'Anse-à-Beaufils.
À L'Anse-à-Beaufils, où la terre se penche doucement vers le golfe Saint-Laurent, le paysage se déploie dans une harmonie subtile de reliefs doucement ondulés et de rivages battus par les vents. L'air, chargé de l'embrun salin, porte les échos d'une histoire intimement liée à la mer, une histoire où les efforts des pêcheurs ont façonné le caractère de cette côte, ancrant L'Anse-à-Beaufils dans une tradition de résilience et de labeur. Les habitations, nichées comme pour se protéger des éléments, semblent observer le passage des nuages, tandis que le soleil, selon l'heure, dore la pierre et l'eau d'une lumière fugitive, rappelant la beauté éphémère des choses. Le souvenir des premiers colons, des Acadiens venus chercher refuge, se mêle à celui des peuples autochtones qui ont foulé ces terres bien avant, tissant une identité culturelle riche et complexe. L'économie, jadis centrée sur les richesses du fleuve, conserve une trace de cette dépendance, tout en s'ouvrant à d'autres horizons. Le Rocher-Percé, majestueux témoin du temps, veille sur ce coin de pays, conférant à L'Anse-à-Beaufils une présence à la fois discrète et inoubliable.
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Explore L'Anse-à-Beaufils, 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: 48.474722, -64.309167. 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 L'Anse-à-Beaufils includes the postal code (G4X), 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 |