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| Place | Laterrière-Bassin |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saguenay; Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.3175 |
| Longitude | -71.133056 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G7K |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EGYBW |
Laterrière-Bassin is a hamlet in Saguenay; Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Laterrière-Bassin is located at 48.3175°N, 71.1331°W.
Laterrière-Bassin rests where the land settles into a quiet composure alongside the Rivière Chicoutimi in the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region. It lies 13.4 km south-south-west of Saguenay, QC (from Saguenay, QC: bearing 203°T), and is situated 12.1 km south-south-west of Chicoutimi. The water of the Rivière Chicoutimi moves with a steady, deliberate weight, carving a path that defines the local horizon. To the north, the stillness of Lac Saint-Gelais sits just 2 km away, offering a contrast to the kinetic energy of the river. When the light fades at day’s end, the air takes on a crisp, cooling density that settles low over the fields, grounding the landscape in a deep, hushed permanence. Further out, the distant presence of Chutes à Martel, located 9 km away, reminds those nearby of the persistent force of the moving current. The historical character of Laterrière-Bassin remains tied to the industrious spirit of those who first cleared the banks to harness the potential of the water. While the economy has shifted over the years, the reliance on the surrounding terrain persists, anchoring the daily lives of residents to the cycles of the seasons. Traditions here are kept with a modest pride, reflected in the way the local architecture keeps its face turned toward the river. Life in Laterrière-Bassin follows the practical demands of the climate, where the transition of the year is felt in the thickening of the frost and the sudden, vibrant release of the spring thaw.
Laterrière-Bassin s'étire avec une tranquille assurance le long des rives de la Rivière Chicoutimi, là où le courant semble ralentir pour épouser les courbes du terrain. Cette terre, façonnée par une longue tradition agricole et le labeur des bâtisseurs, conserve une texture singulière, faite de champs qui s'inclinent doucement vers l'eau et d'un horizon que le ciel du Saguenay colore d'un bleu d'acier avant la tombée du soir. À peine éloigné de deux kilomètres, le Lac Saint-Gelais offre une respiration paisible dans ce relief vallonné, tandis que le fracas lointain des Chutes à Martel, situées à neuf kilomètres, rappelle la puissance indomptable des eaux environnantes. Dans les jardins et les vergers qui ponctuent les abords de Laterrière-Bassin, la lumière du crépuscule glisse sur les façades, révélant une quiétude héritée des anciens qui ont su lire la géographie pour y établir leurs foyers. L'air y est vif, chargé de cette odeur particulière des terres labourées et de l'humidité constante de la rivière, créant une atmosphère où le temps semble suspendu dans l'attente du prochain cycle agricole. Chaque maison, chaque chemin de terre, maintient un lien direct avec ce sol fertile, offrant aux passants la sensation d'un monde qui ne cherche pas à se transformer, mais simplement à persister dans sa beauté sobre et méthodique.
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Explore Laterrière-Bassin, 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: 48.3175, -71.133056. 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 Laterrière-Bassin includes the postal code (G7K), 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 Laterrière-Bassin 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 |