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| Place | Le Barrage-Dahous |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Lac-Jacques-Cartier; La Côte-de-Beaupré |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.640602 |
| Longitude | -71.462508 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G8G |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | ESLSN |
Le Barrage-Dahous is a locality in Lac-Jacques-Cartier; La Côte-de-Beaupré, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Le Barrage-Dahous is located at 47.6406°N, 71.4625°W.
Le Barrage-Dahous anchors itself firmly within the rugged, forested terrain of Lac-Jacques-Cartier, where the persistent current of the Rivière aux Écorces defines the character of the land. It lies 43.7 km east-north-east of La Tour-de-la-Rivière-à-Moïse, QC (from La Tour-de-la-Rivière-à-Moïse, QC: bearing 61°T), and is situated 19.5 km west-north-west of L'Étape. The water here maintains a constant, low murmur as it moves past the stone and timber, reflecting a sky that often turns the color of bruised plums during the brief, cool transitions of dusk. Only a short distance away, the quiet basin of Petit lac Papin holds a mirror to the surrounding conifers, providing a stillness that contrasts with the rhythmic push of the river. While the reach of Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier remains a distant presence on the horizon, the immediate vicinity of Le Barrage-Dahous feels solitary and contained, defined by the raw, unadorned strength of the northern woods. Industry in this region historically mirrors the seasonal pulse of the timber trade and the management of these vital waterways, which have long dictated the movement of goods through La Côte-de-Beaupré. Men and women working near the Rivière aux Écorces have grown accustomed to the sharp, clean scent of damp bark and cold stone, a sensory memory that persists long after the work day concludes. The economy relies on this careful stewardship of natural resources, ensuring that the infrastructure remains functional against the weight of heavy winters and the spring thaw. Life here moves with a deliberate, measured pace, influenced by the necessity of tending to the river's flow and the maintenance of the quiet, moss-covered trails that wind through the dense, shadowed thickets.
Le Barrage-Dahous s'étire avec une discrétion minérale le long des rives de la Rivière aux Écorces, là où l'eau semble ralentir sa course pour mieux épouser les irrégularités du terrain accidenté. À seulement un kilomètre de distance, le Petit lac Papin capte les dernières lueurs du jour, offrant une surface lisse qui renvoie le ciel changeant de Lac-Jacques-Cartier. L'air y possède cette densité fraîche propre aux zones forestières, une humidité légère qui s'attarde sur les feuillages et refroidit la peau à l'approche du soir. Si le Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier s'étend à une trentaine de kilomètres, dominant l'horizon de sa présence massive, Le Barrage-Dahous conserve une intimité farouche, loin des grands passages. Les structures humaines se fondent ici dans la roche et le bois, rappelant une époque où l'exploitation des ressources dictait le rythme des jours. Il existe dans la solitude de ces rives une forme de quiétude qui ne demande rien, une présence silencieuse qui accompagne ceux qui parcourent ce secteur de La Côte-de-Beaupré. La lumière, en déclin, souligne les nervures du sol et la rectitude des arbres, transformant le paysage en une étendue où chaque détail gagne en précision, dans une clarté presque trop vive avant que l'ombre ne reprenne ses droits.
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Explore Le Barrage-Dahous, 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: 47.640602, -71.462508. 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 Le Barrage-Dahous includes the postal code (G8G), 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 Le Barrage-Dahous 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 |