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| Place | Lac-Lafontaine |
| Type | Residential Area |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Shawinigan; Mauricie |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.598889 |
| Longitude | -72.639444 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G9N |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EPYZQ |
Lac-Lafontaine is a residential area in Shawinigan; Mauricie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Lac-Lafontaine is located at 46.5989°N, 72.6394°W.
Lac-Lafontaine rests in a cradled valley, a quiet exhale of the Mauricie landscape. It lies 29.0 km east-north-east of Domaine-du-Lac-Paterson, QC (from Domaine-du-Lac-Paterson, QC: bearing 68°T), and is situated 10.3 km north-east of Shawinigan. The land here rolls gently, a soft green carpet in summer, dusted with gold in autumn, and then blanketed in a pristine white silence for much of the year. Mature maple and birch trees, their branches reaching like gnarled fingers, define the edges of the clearings, offering dappled shade and a rustling murmur to the air. The lake itself, Lac-Lafontaine, is a placid sheet of blue, reflecting the ever-changing sky, its shores fringed with reeds that sway in the breeze like a thousand tiny dancers. Evenings here often bring a cool, crisp air that carries the scent of pine and damp earth, a comforting embrace as the sun dips below the western hills, painting the horizon with hues of rose and lavender. This locale’s story is deeply intertwined with the flow of water and the bounty of the forest. Historically, the area was a vital passage and hunting ground, a place where Indigenous peoples understood the rhythms of the land long before European settlers arrived. The economy has long been shaped by the surrounding natural resources, with logging and pulp mills leaving their mark, though the scent of sawdust has largely faded, replaced by the hum of a more diversified present. Today, Lac-Lafontaine thrives as a peaceful residential haven, attracting those who seek the tranquility of nature without sacrificing access to the amenities of larger centres. Local traditions often revolve around the changing seasons, from summer picnics by the lake to winter gatherings warmed by crackling fires, fostering a sense of enduring community.
À Lac-Lafontaine, le paysage s'étire doucement, une invitation à la contemplation où la Mauricie déploie ses charmes discrets. Les eaux calmes du lac, miroir fidèle du ciel changeant, bordent une terre façonnée par le temps et le labeur. L'air, chargé de l'odeur des pins et de la terre humide après une averse, porte en lui le murmure des saisons qui se succèdent, rappelant les rythmes ancestraux de la vie. Autrefois terre d'exploits forestiers et agricoles, Lac-Lafontaine conserve dans son tissu urbain et ses environs l'empreinte de cette histoire, vestiges d'une économie fière et travailleuse. Les rives douces invitent à la promenade, tandis que le soleil couchant, drapant les collines d'une lumière dorée, confère à ce coin de pays une atmosphère empreinte d'une sérénité profonde. Le caractère propre de Lac-Lafontaine se révèle dans cette quiétude palpable, dans la beauté simple d'un paysage qui murmure des récits oubliés, une invitation à ralentir et à s'imprégner de la douceur de vivre québécoise.
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Explore Lac-Lafontaine, 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: 46.598889, -72.639444. 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-Lafontaine includes the postal code (G9N), 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 Lac-Lafontaine 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 | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |