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| Place | La Fourche-à-Ida |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Maria; Avignon |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.161111 |
| Longitude | -66.004167 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EMKNX |
La Fourche-à-Ida is a locality in Maria; Avignon, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. La Fourche-à-Ida is located at 48.1611°N, 66.0042°W.
La Fourche-à-Ida rests in the embrace of a land carved by ancient waters and shaped by the patient hand of nature. It lies 10.6 km west of New Richmond, QC (from New Richmond, QC: bearing 269°T), and is situated 11.0 km north-east of Carleton-sur-Mer. Here, the Baie des Chaleurs opens its wide, cool palm, its salty breath mingling with the sweet scent of pine and damp earth. The terrain rises gently from the shoreline, a mosaic of weathered rock, resilient spruce and fir, and the occasional sun-drenched meadow where wild roses spill their colour. The air itself carries a crisp, invigorating tang, a constant reminder of the vastness of the Gulf and the deep, dark woods that hem the horizon. In this quiet corner of Avignon, life moves with a deliberate grace, a rhythm dictated by the tides and the turning of the seasons. The history of La Fourche-à-Ida is a story whispered on the wind, a legacy of those who first navigated these waters and coaxed sustenance from this fertile ground. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of the sea and the bounty of the forest, established a life here, their labours shaping the very character of the place. The local economy, once tied to the rhythm of the fishing boats that still ply the bay, now also finds strength in the quiet hum of small businesses and the enduring spirit of its people. You can still feel the echoes of generations past in the weathered clapboard of the older homes and the steadfastness of the land itself, a silent testament to the enduring strength of La Fourche-à-Ida.
À La Fourche-à-Ida, le paysage se déploie avec une douceur particulière, une harmonie entre la terre et l'eau où le ruisseau rencontre le fleuve, traçant une géographie intime. Les terres, autrefois façonnées par les mains des Acadiens venus chercher refuge, portent encore l'empreinte d'une agriculture patiente, d'une vie rythmée par les saisons et l'humidité ambiante. L'air ici a cette fraîcheur marine, chargée des parfums de pinède et de l'odeur salée des marées lointaines, une sensation palpable qui enveloppe le visiteur. La Fourche-à-Ida, nichée dans ce décor où la lumière du soir accroche les collines douces et les champs labourés, conserve une âme tranquille, une quiétude qui semble avoir traversé les âges. Les quelques maisons éparses, les traces d'une économie autrefois tournée vers les ressources naturelles, témoignent d'une histoire ancrée dans la résilience et l'attachement à ce coin de pays où le temps semble s'écouler au gré des murmures du vent et du clapotis de l'eau.
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Location data for La Fourche-à-Ida 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 | June 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |