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| Place | La Colonie-du-Quinze |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Mont-Alexandre; Le Rocher-Percé |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.475833 |
| Longitude | -64.842778 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4X |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EPIGU |
La Colonie-du-Quinze is a locality in Mont-Alexandre; Le Rocher-Percé, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. La Colonie-du-Quinze is located at 48.4758°N, 64.8428°W.
La Colonie-du-Quinze clings to the rugged Gaspé Peninsula like a weathered barnacle, its collection of houses and businesses huddled against the immense, restless Gulf of Saint Lawrence. It lies 18.6 km north-west of Chandler, QC (from Chandler, QC: bearing 319°T), and is situated 26.9 km west-north-west of Grande-Rivière. The landscape here is a dramatic interplay of soaring, ancient rock formations and the deep, often turbulent, blue of the sea, with the iconic Rocher-Percé standing sentinel offshore, its natural arch a constant reminder of the ocean's relentless artistry. The air, even on a calm day, carries a sharp, briny tang, a scent that seeps into everything, from the weathered wood of the docks to the very pores of the land. Beyond the immediate coastline, rolling hills, cloaked in hardy spruce and fir, rise inland, their summits often wreathed in mist, suggesting a wilder, untamed interior. The history of La Colonie-du-Quinze is etched in the granite of its shores and the resilience of its people, a story deeply intertwined with the bounty and the challenges of the sea. For generations, fishing has been the lifeblood of this place, the rhythm of the tides dictating the pulse of daily existence, from the early morning departures of small boats to the evening return of their catches. Cod, lobster, and crab have sustained families and fueled a modest but enduring local economy, a testament to the hardiness required to coax a living from these often unforgiving waters. The iconic Rocher-Percé itself has long drawn visitors, its geological grandeur a magnet for those seeking the raw beauty of this corner of Quebec, a beauty that has shaped the character of La Colonie-du-Quinze into one of quiet fortitude and deep respect for the natural world.
La Colonie-du-Quinze, nichée sur les rives où l'air marin vient caresser la terre de Mont-Alexandre, s'étire comme une promesse de quiétude sous le vaste ciel gaspésien. Le paysage y est sculpté par le vent et le temps, entre les promontoires rocheux qui gardent jalousement le littoral et les terres fertiles, héritage d'une histoire humblement ancrée dans l'agriculture et la pêche. Ici, le rythme est celui des marées et des saisons, une cadence douce qui a vu se succéder les générations, portant en elles les échos d'un passé où la ténacité bâtissait des foyers et des lendemains. La Colonie-du-Quinze, avec sa lumière changeante qui embrase le golfe au crépuscule, conserve une âme authentique, où la beauté simple des choses et la chaleur humaine se révèlent au fil des jours, comme un secret bien gardé par la nature.
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Explore La Colonie-du-Quinze, 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: 48.475833, -64.842778. 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 La Colonie-du-Quinze 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 |