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| Place | Lac-Clef |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saint-Donat; Matawinie |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.391667 |
| Longitude | -74.219167 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J0T |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EGWEQ |
Lac-Clef is a hamlet in Saint-Donat; Matawinie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Lac-Clef is located at 46.3917°N, 74.2192°W.
Lac-Clef lies nestled in a fold of the Laurentian Mountains, a jewel cradled by ancient granite and whispering pines. It lies 42.2 km north-east of Mont-Tremblant, QC (from Mont-Tremblant, QC: bearing 44°T), and is situated 8.1 km north of Saint-Donat-de-Montcalm. The air here carries the crisp, clean scent of boreal forest, a constant reminder of the vast wilderness that presses in from all sides. Jagged peaks, softened by centuries of wind and rain, guard the horizon, their shoulders often dusted with the lingering snows of spring. Below them, the land rolls and dips, a mosaic of dense evergreen forests, shimmering lakes like scattered sapphires, and the occasional clearing that hints at human presence. The very silence of this place feels tangible, broken only by the cry of a hawk or the rustle of unseen creatures in the undergrowth, a profound quiet that settles deep into the bones. The history of Lac-Clef is intimately tied to the bounty of its natural surroundings, a story shaped by the rhythms of logging and the enduring allure of the great outdoors. For generations, the immense forests that ring Lac-Clef provided timber, the scent of sawdust a familiar perfume, and the rumble of logging trucks a distant, steady beat. More recently, the crystalline waters of Lac-Clef itself have drawn visitors seeking solace and recreation, transforming the local economy towards tourism and the quiet hospitality of lakeside lodges. The land remembers its Indigenous past, echoes of which can still be felt in the deep respect for the natural world that permeates the community. This is a place where life unfolds with a deliberate, unhurried grace, a gentle cadence dictated by the changing seasons and the timeless pulse of the wilderness.
Au cœur de la Matawinie, là où la nature déploie ses vastes tapisseries, se niche Lac-Clef, un nom qui murmure la quiétude des eaux claires et la promesse d'un horizon paisible. Le paysage y est sculpté par le passage des glaciers, dessinant des collines douces et des vallées profondes où s'étirent des forêts denses, un refuge pour la faune et un souffle de renouveau pour l'âme. L'air y est d'une pureté rare, empreint des senteurs de pin et de terre humide, surtout lorsque le soir dépose son voile d'or sur les cimes des arbres. L'histoire de Lac-Clef est tissée de labeur et de résilience, marquée par les saisons qui dictent le rythme de ses habitants, dont les ancêtres ont su dompter cette terre généreuse. Les rivières serpentent avec une grâce intemporelle, nourries par les multiples lacs qui parsèment la région, chacun reflétant un ciel changeant, tantôt d'un bleu profond, tantôt d'un gris mélancolique. L'économie, autrefois ancrée dans l'exploitation des ressources naturelles, s'est doucement tournée vers l'accueil et le partage, invitant ceux qui cherchent la beauté simple d'un Québec préservé. Lac-Clef, par son essence même, offre un retour aux sources, une invitation à contempler la majesté tranquille d'une nature qui a su garder son cœur intact.
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Explore Lac-Clef, 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: 46.391667, -74.219167. 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 Lac-Clef includes the postal code (J0T), 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 |