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| Place | Lac-du-Cardinal |
| Type | Resort Area |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Denholm; La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 45.849722 |
| Longitude | -75.797222 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J8N |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | ENZZZ |
Lac-du-Cardinal is a resort area in Denholm; La Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Lac-du-Cardinal is located at 45.8497°N, 75.7972°W.
Lac-du-Cardinal rests in the embrace of the Vallée-de-la-Gatineau, a place where the earth rises and falls with a gentle, forested continuity. It lies 47.4 km north of Gatineau, QC (from Gatineau, QC: bearing 352°T), and is situated 12.4 km east-north-east of Low. The air here, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries the scent of pine needles and damp soil, a fragrance that seems to deepen the shadows pooling between the ancient trees. The lake itself, a deep, dark mirror, reflects the shifting moods of the sky, its surface occasionally rippled by the passage of a lone canoe or the sudden dive of a kingfisher. Around its shores, the land is a mosaic of granite outcrops, moss-covered rocks, and the persistent green of deciduous and coniferous growth, a wildness that feels both enduring and welcoming. The history of Lac-du-Cardinal is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of those who have long drawn sustenance from its waters and forests. Early Indigenous peoples understood the rhythms of this land, their presence a whisper carried on the wind through the tall pines. Later, loggers and trappers carved out a living, their endeavors shaping the early economy of the region, leaving behind a legacy of resilience. Today, while tourism offers a new pulse to Lac-du-Cardinal, with visitors drawn to its natural beauty for fishing and quiet contemplation, the spirit of self-reliance and a deep connection to the land remains. The very character of Lac-du-Cardinal is one of understated strength, a place where the passage of seasons dictates the pace of life, and the silence of the wilderness is a constant, comforting companion.
À Lac-du-Cardinal, où les collines de la Vallée-de-la-Gatineau dessinent des courbes douces contre un ciel souvent changeant, le temps semble s'écouler au rythme des saisons et des murmures de la nature. Les eaux paisibles du lac, miroir fidèle des bouleaux et des pins, reflètent une lumière tamisée qui invite à la contemplation, une lumière qui, au crépuscule, s'étire et colore l'horizon de teintes évanescentes. Le terrain, sculpté par les glaciers anciens, offre un patchwork de clairières où l'herbe haute danse au gré des vents et de sous-bois denses, empreints d'une quiétude profonde. L'air y est pur, portant l'odeur résineuse des conifères et la fraîcheur des tourbières. L'histoire de Lac-du-Cardinal est tissée de récits de labeur et de persévérance, de familles venues chercher ici un ancrage, y bâtissant une vie au rythme de la terre et des ressources qu'elle offre. On y sent encore l'écho des efforts passés, des récoltes partagées et des traditions qui persistent, comme un fil invisible reliant les générations présentes à celles qui ont façonné ce coin de pays.
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Explore Lac-du-Cardinal, 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: 45.849722, -75.797222. 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-du-Cardinal includes the postal code (J8N), 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-du-Cardinal 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 |