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| Place | La Plaque-Verte |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine; Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.399444 |
| Longitude | -61.770556 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4T |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EJKJT |
La Plaque-Verte is a locality in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine; Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. La Plaque-Verte is located at 47.3994°N, 61.7706°W.
La Plaque-Verte unfurls along a low-lying coastal edge, where the land itself seems to be perpetually negotiating its boundary with the restless sea. It lies 8.0 km east-north-east of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC (from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC: bearing 70°T), and is situated 7.1 km east-north-east of Cap-aux-Meules. Here, the earth is a mosaic of hardy grasses, low scrub, and wind-scoured rock, giving way in places to shallow, brackish ponds reflecting a sky that often carries the pearly luminescence of incoming fog. The air, perpetually kissed by salt and carrying the distant cry of gulls, has a bracing, almost cleansing quality, and the landscape, while appearing stark, possesses a resilient beauty. One can feel the persistent tug of the tides in the very grain of the soil, a constant reminder of nature's elemental power shaping this exposed stretch of coast. The history of La Plaque-Verte is inextricably linked to the sea and the generations who have drawn their sustenance from its depths. For centuries, this place has been a vital staging ground for fishing fleets, its economy once buoyed by the bounty of cod and lobster. Though the industry has evolved, a deep respect for the ocean's rhythms and a resourceful spirit still define the local character. The scattered homes, weathered by the salt spray and the keen winds, stand as quiet testaments to a way of life that prioritizes resilience and community. Even now, as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across the sparse terrain, the faint scent of woodsmoke from hearths and the distant hum of a lobster boat returning to shore speak of a quiet, enduring existence in La Plaque-Verte.
À La Plaque-Verte, le vent marin sculpte un paysage où la terre se déploie en douces ondulations, une invitation à l'errance sous un ciel qui change de couleur au gré des marées. Ici, le rivage n'est pas une ligne nette, mais une caresse de sable et de cailloux où les vagues viennent murmurer des secrets d'antan, portant l'écho des premiers défricheurs et des pêcheurs d'autrefois. L'air, chargé d'embruns, semble imprégner les vieilles bâtisses de bois, témoins silencieux d'une vie rythmée par le labeur des champs et la générosité de la mer. La Plaque-Verte, nom évocateur de cette étendue fertile bordée par l'immensité bleue, conserve une âme authentique, tissée de traditions solidement ancrées dans le sol et dans le cœur de ses habitants, où chaque aube apporte son lot de promesses et chaque crépuscule, une lumière dorée sur les toits.
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Explore La Plaque-Verte, 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: 47.399444, -61.770556. 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 Plaque-Verte includes the postal code (G4T), 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 |