Explore Laterrière, Quebec, Canada, with this interactive street and satellite map. You can “grab” the Laterrière, QC map and move it around to re-centre it. You can change between standard map view and satellite map view by clicking the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. You can use the zoom buttons on the lower right side of the map to zoom in or out to street-level detail. You will find live weather, local and world news below.
Map search is available for a limited number of queries per session to manage costs. Be specific — search precisely for best results.
| Place | Laterrière |
| Type | Administrative Sector |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saguenay; Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.308333 |
| Longitude | -71.113889 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G7K |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EREDQ |
Laterrière is a administrative sector in Saguenay; Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Laterrière is located at 48.3083°N, 71.1139°W.
Laterrière nestles in the embrace of a landscape carved by ancient forces. It lies 13.9 km south-south-west of Saguenay, QC (from Saguenay, QC: bearing 196°T), and is situated 12.5 km south-south-west of Chicoutimi. Rolling hills, cloaked in the dense, dark green of boreal forest, descend towards the shimmering expanse of Saguenay Fjord, a dramatic waterway that cuts deep into the rugged terrain. The air here carries a clean, crisp scent of pine and damp earth, particularly potent after a rain, and the quality of light, especially as the sun dips below the jagged horizon, paints the sky in hues of rose and bruised violet. The land itself feels ancient, a solid, unyielding presence beneath the feet, with outcrops of granite hinting at the immense geological pressures that shaped this corner of Quebec. The nearby Saguenay River, a powerful artery, flows with a relentless, determined current, its waters reflecting the ever-changing sky. The history of Laterrière is deeply intertwined with the exploitation of its natural resources. Logging once dominated, with timber rafts navigating the Saguenay, their passage a testament to the sheer muscle and ingenuity required to tame this wild territory. Laterrière's economy, while diversifying, still draws strength from its rural roots, with agriculture playing a significant role, the fields a patchwork of cultivated greens and golds against the wilder backdrop. The heritage of the pioneers who settled this land, their resilience against the harsh winters and demanding seasons, is palpable in the quiet stoicism of the people and the enduring character of the older homes. The presence of the nearby Fjord National Park offers a constant reminder of the region's profound natural beauty and its importance as a place of both work and wonder.
À Laterrière, l'air porte la fraîcheur des forêts de pins et l'écho lointain du Saguenay, un fleuve aux allures de mer intérieure qui sculpte le paysage avec une force tranquille. Les terres labourées, où le travail de générations a fait fleurir l'agriculture, s'étendent à perte de vue, ponctuées de fermes anciennes dont les toits rougis semblent se fondre dans le ciel changeant. Ce coin du Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean, où la nature conserve encore ses droits, a vu passer l'histoire, des premiers pionniers aux familles qui ont bâti leur vie au rythme des saisons. Les rivières, murmures de la terre, dessinent des veines argentées qui nourrissent le sol et invitent à la contemplation, tandis que les montagnes, gardiennes silencieuses, veillent sur la quiétude des lieux. Laterrière, ancrée dans ce décor grandiose, offre une douceur de vivre où le temps semble s'écouler différemment, au diapason des traditions et de l'âme de ce terroir québécois.
Loading news…
Loading news…
Loading news…
Explore Laterrière, 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: 48.308333, -71.113889. 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 Laterrière 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 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 |