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| Place | Lac-des-Îles |
| Type | Resort Area |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saint-Ulric; La Matanie |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.740278 |
| Longitude | -67.747778 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4W |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EQFUU |
Lac-des-Îles is a resort area in Saint-Ulric; La Matanie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Lac-des-Îles is located at 48.7403°N, 67.7478°W.
Lac-des-Îles rests in a hollow of the land, a place where the boreal forest begins to yield to the rolling terrain of the Matanie region. It lies 19.6 km south-west of Matane, QC (from Matane, QC: bearing 234°T), and is situated 10.9 km east-north-east of Baie-des-Sables. The air here carries a damp, earthy scent, a constant reminder of the deep woods and the countless small streams that feed the lake. Whispering pines and sturdy spruces stand sentinel along the shoreline, their dark needles a stark contrast to the often-turbulent, grey-blue waters of the lake itself. In the quiet mornings, mist curls from the surface, softening the edges of the landscape and lending an almost spectral quality to the scattered islands that give Lac-des-Îles its name. The land rises and falls with a gentle, persistent effort, never dramatic but always present, a quiet strength in its contours that speaks of enduring resilience. The history of Lac-des-Îles is intertwined with the rugged spirit of those who sought sustenance from its shores and the surrounding forests. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of timber and the bounty of the waterways, carved out a life here, their endeavors shaping the very character of the place. While the logging industry once dominated, its echoes now resonate more as a memory than a present-day force. Today, the economy finds its footing in smaller enterprises and the quiet hum of tourism, particularly during the summer months when visitors are drawn to the lake’s natural beauty and the opportunities for outdoor recreation. The local traditions, passed down through generations, speak of a deep connection to the land and the water, a heritage that continues to inform the unhurried pace of life in Lac-des-Îles.
Lac-des-Îles, niché au creux d'un paysage où la terre se sculpte doucement, semble garder en son sein le murmure des temps anciens. Les collines ondulent, tapissées d'une végétation qui, à la belle saison, s'embrase de verts profonds, puis se pare des ors et des pourpres de l'automne, comme pour offrir un dernier éclat avant le long sommeil de l'hiver. L'eau, reflet changeant du ciel, donne son nom à ce lieu, une étendue tranquille où le temps semble s'écouler au rythme patient des saisons. L'air, pur et vif, porte encore l'odeur de la forêt et, parfois, le sel des embruns venus de l'estuaire, rappel subtil de la proximité de la mer. Les traces d'une vie ancrée dans la terre et dans les ressources naturelles se devinent, une économie façonnée par la nature et par l'ingéniosité de ses habitants, dont l'histoire se mêle à celle des premiers peuplements de cette région de La Matanie. À Lac-des-Îles, chaque élément, du ruisseau discret aux vastes étendues boisées, concourt à créer une atmosphère de quiétude profonde, où l'écho d'un patrimoine ancestral résonne encore dans le silence.
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Explore Lac-des-Îles, 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: 48.740278, -67.747778. 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-des-Îles includes the postal code (G4W), 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-Îles 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 |