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| Place | Lac-des-Huit-Milles |
| Type | Resort Area |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Sainte-Irène; La Matapédia |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.413611 |
| Longitude | -67.573889 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G5J |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EQGIH |
Lac-des-Huit-Milles is a resort area in Sainte-Irène; La Matapédia, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Lac-des-Huit-Milles is located at 48.4136°N, 67.5739°W.
Lac-des-Huit-Milles rests within the quiet, forested folds of Sainte-Irène, where the light at dusk settles in heavy, amber layers against the cooling ridges. It lies 11.7 km west-south-west of Amqui, QC (from Amqui, QC: bearing 242°T), and is situated 13.5 km south of Val-Brillant. The surrounding terrain holds a stillness that seems to amplify the occasional call of a bird, while the nearby Cap Pioui stands as a silent sentinel over the dense greenery. Within a short distance, the Rivière Humqui meanders through the landscape, its presence marked by the low, rhythmic murmur of water pushing against mossy stones. Another Lac des Huit Milles sits just a kilometer away, creating a duality of water that defines the local geography. Further afield, the Réserve faunique des Rivières-Matapédia-et-Patapédia stretches across the horizon, reinforcing the sense of an expansive, protected wild. The history of Lac-des-Huit-Milles remains anchored in the stubborn, industrious spirit of those who first cleared these slopes for timber and modest agriculture. Life here follows the seasonal rotation of the woods, with the local economy leaning on the harvest of the land and the maintenance of the quiet trails that crisscross the territory. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of spruce, a reminder of the industry that once fueled the growth of the region. Residents maintain a way of life that values the endurance of the winter months and the brief, brilliant intensity of the short summer, finding contentment in the solitude that this specific corner of La Matapédia provides.
Lac-des-Huit-Milles se déploie dans une quiétude austère, là où les reliefs de Sainte-Irène s'étirent sous une lumière de fin de jour qui semble suspendre le souffle des forêts. À proximité, le Cap Pioui impose sa masse immobile, veillant sur ce territoire où l'air porte une fraîcheur humide, héritée des courants qui parcourent la région. Non loin, la Rivière Humqui serpente avec une lenteur méthodique, guidant le regard vers les replis du terrain, tandis que le Lac des Huit Milles, miroir sombre et paisible, recueille les reflets changeants du ciel boréal. À une distance plus grande, la Réserve faunique des Rivières-Matapédia-et-Patapédia souligne l'immensité sauvage qui borde ces terres agricoles et forestières, façonnées par les mains de ceux qui ont défriché le sol rocailleux. La vie à Lac-des-Huit-Milles suit le rythme patient des travaux de la terre, dans une solitude où chaque arbre et chaque sentier possèdent une résonance particulière, presque mystique. Les ombres s'allongent sur les chemins, soulignant la rudesse élégante de ce paysage québécois où le silence n'est jamais vide, mais habité par la mémoire des saisons et le murmure persistant des eaux qui irriguent cette contrée isolée.
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Explore Lac-des-Huit-Milles, 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: 48.413611, -67.573889. 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. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Detailed location data for Lac-des-Huit-Milles includes the postal code (G5J), 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-des-Huit-Milles 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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |