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| Place | Lac-des-Plaines |
| Type | Administrative Sector |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard; L'Islet |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.066667 |
| Longitude | -70.125 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G0R |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EQCWO |
Lac-des-Plaines is a administrative sector in Saint-Cyrille-de-Lessard; L'Islet, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Lac-des-Plaines is located at 47.0667°N, 70.1250°W.
Lac-des-Plaines rests cradled by the rolling, fertile lands that characterize much of L'Islet, a place where the air often carries the faint, sweet scent of hay and damp earth. It lies 28.9 km west-north-west of Saint-Pamphile, QC (from Saint-Pamphile, QC: bearing 294°T), and is situated 11.8 km east-north-east of Saint-Cyrille-de-L'Islet. The lake itself, a shimmering expanse reflecting the ever-changing Quebec sky, is fringed with the dense, whispering forests of boreal fir and spruce, their dark green needles a constant presence against the horizon. Beyond the immediate embrace of the trees, the landscape opens to fields of grain and pasture, their neat geometries a human counterpoint to the wilder inclinations of the woods. In the quiet of the late afternoon, the sun, when it breaks through the clouds, can cast a warm, honeyed light across these cultivated spaces, making the distant farmhouses and their outbuildings glow as if lit from within. The very stillness of Lac-des-Plaines, broken only by the calls of unseen birds or the distant hum of a tractor, invites a deep breath and a slower pace. The history of Lac-des-Plaines is intertwined with the agricultural traditions of the region, its early settlers drawn to the rich soil and ample water that sustained life and livelihood. For generations, the land has been worked, yielding crops that have fed families and supported the local economy, a quiet dedication to the earth that continues to this day. While farming remains a cornerstone, the proximity to the St. Lawrence River, though not directly on its shores, has also fostered a connection to maritime traditions and trade routes, a subtle influence that can be felt in the character of the people. Small, independent businesses, often family-run, dot the landscape, providing essential goods and services, their presence a living testament to the enduring spirit of self-reliance that defines Lac-des-Plaines. The annual harvest festivals, a time of communal celebration and gratitude, offer a glimpse into the deeply rooted cultural identity of this place, a mingling of the practical and the celebratory.
À Lac-des-Plaines, le paysage se déploie sous un ciel souvent changeant, où les collines douces de l'arrière-pays, sculptées par des millénaires d'érosion, s'inclinent vers des terres agricoles fertiles. L'air y porte l'odeur de la terre retournée et, par temps humide, le parfum résineux des conifères qui bordent les parcelles cultivées. Le lac lui-même, miroir tranquille reflétant les nuages filant, a longtemps été le cœur battant de Lac-des-Plaines, offrant ses eaux poissonneuses et son rivage comme lieu de rassemblement et de quiétude. L'histoire de ces lieux est tissée de labeur, d'une agriculture tenace qui a façonné le caractère des habitants et d'un sentiment d'appartenance profond à cette terre. On y retrouve une douceur de vivre, rythmée par les saisons et le murmure discret de la nature, une quiétude qui semble imprégnée dans chaque recoin de ce coin de pays, où le temps s'étire peut-être un peu plus lentement, invitant à la contemplation du grand œuvre de la vie.
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Explore Lac-des-Plaines, 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: 47.066667, -70.125. 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-Plaines includes the postal code (G0R), 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-Plaines 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 |