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| Place | La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Mont-Albert; La Haute-Gaspésie |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 49.027778 |
| Longitude | -66.569444 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4V |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EQFJD |
La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir is a locality in Mont-Albert; La Haute-Gaspésie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir is located at 49.0278°N, 66.5694°W.
La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir occupies a remote, rugged stretch of terrain in Mont-Albert, where the earth rises sharply toward the slopes of Mont Bellevue. It lies 11.5 km south-east of Cap-Chat, QC (from Cap-Chat, QC: bearing 131°T), and is situated 12.8 km south-south-west of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. The air here carries a crisp, lingering chill that suggests the proximity of the vast wilderness, while the golden light of dusk transforms the rocky inclines into deep, violet shadows. To the north, the landscape stretches toward the interior, with the distant, steady presence of the Rivière Sainte-Anne flowing seven kilometers away, and the quiet, hidden surface of Lac à Jules-Raymond resting five kilometers from the settlement. Beyond these immediate landmarks, the expansive reaches of Parc national de la Gaspésie lie twenty-three kilometers away, defining the horizon with a wild, untamed grandeur that anchors the spirit of the region. The history of La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir reflects the persistent ambition of those who sought to cultivate a living from the demanding soil of La Haute-Gaspésie. Life in La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir has long been shaped by the necessity of adapting to a climate that dictates the pace of the seasons, requiring a steady hand and a patient outlook from its inhabitants. While the local economy has transitioned through various phases of resource extraction and land management, the character of the settlement remains defined by its isolation and the stark beauty of the surrounding highlands. The residents move through their days with a quiet competence, their lives echoing the resilience required to thrive where the mountains meet the forest, preserving a way of existence that values the endurance of the land above all else.
La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir s'étire sur les terres hautes de la Haute-Gaspésie, là où le sol semble retenir le silence des anciennes forêts défrichées par la volonté des premiers défricheurs. À proximité du Mont Bellevue, le regard se perd dans un relief accidenté qui garde le souvenir d'une lutte acharnée contre la rudesse du climat, une terre où l'économie agricole a longtemps dicté la cadence des journées. La lumière du couchant glisse sur les pentes, révélant la texture minérale du terrain tandis que le souffle du vent rappelle la proximité du Parc national de la Gaspésie, étendu à vingt-trois kilomètres de là. La Rivière Sainte-Anne trace son sillon à sept kilomètres, charriant une fraîcheur qui imprègne l'air, tandis que le Lac à Jules-Raymond demeure un miroir paisible à cinq kilomètres, niché dans une quiétude que seul le passage des oiseaux vient troubler. Dans les rangs de La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir, chaque maison porte en elle la ténacité d'une lignée attachée à son terroir, maintenant une présence humaine parmi les sommets et les vallées. Les habitants observent encore l'horizon avec cette vigilance propre aux gens de la terre, trouvant dans la constance des saisons et la solidité du paysage une raison de demeurer sur ces hauteurs indomptées.
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Explore La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir, 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: 49.027778, -66.569444. 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 La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir includes the postal code (G4V), 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 La Colonie-de-Saint-Octave-de-l'Avenir 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 |