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| Place | Le Barrage-Windy |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue; Témiscamingue |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.772535 |
| Longitude | -78.805019 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J9V |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | ESLFN |
Le Barrage-Windy is a locality in Les Lacs-du-Témiscamingue; Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Le Barrage-Windy is located at 46.7725°N, 78.8050°W.
Le Barrage-Windy sits nestled in a land of rolling hills and deep forests, where the air itself seems to carry the scent of pine needles and damp earth. It lies 22.7 km east-north-east of Témiscaming, QC (from Témiscaming, QC: bearing 76°T), and is situated 15.1 km south-south-east of Turtle Dam. The landscape here is a gentle undulation of ancient rock, smoothed by countless seasons of wind and rain, giving way to the dark, reflective surfaces of numerous lakes. These bodies of water, like scattered jewels, punctuate the vast green expanse, their shores often fringed with reeds that whisper in the breeze. The light here, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a soft, almost liquid quality, bathing the trees in hues of amber and gold as the sun begins its slow descent, casting long shadows that stretch across the land. The history of Le Barrage-Windy is deeply entwined with the power of water and the bounty of the forest. For generations, the Témiscamingue region has been shaped by the logging industry, its economy once driven by the mighty rivers that carried timber downstream. The presence of the dam itself, a testament to human ingenuity harnessing nature's force, speaks to a past of hard work and resourcefulness. Today, while forestry remains a significant presence, the economy of Le Barrage-Windy has diversified, with tourism playing an increasingly important role, drawing visitors to its serene lakes and abundant outdoor recreation. The spirit of the place is one of quiet resilience, a community that understands the rhythms of the seasons and the enduring strength of its natural surroundings, a character etched not in stone, but in the slow, steady turning of the earth.
Au cœur de la région des Lacs-du-Témiscamingue, là où les eaux sombres du réservoir s'étendent à perte de vue, se niche Le Barrage-Windy, un endroit imprégné de la quiétude des grands espaces et du murmure discret de l'histoire. Le paysage, sculpté par les forces anciennes de la nature et par la main de l'homme, révèle des rives rocailleuses et des forêts denses qui semblent veiller sur les secrets des premiers peuplements. L'économie locale, autrefois rythmée par l'exploitation forestière et l'agriculture, conserve aujourd'hui l'héritage de ces labeurs, tandis que les eaux du réservoir, miroir changeant du ciel, offrent un cadre de vie d'une beauté tranquille. Le Barrage-Windy, avec son air frais qui porte l'odeur des pins et de la terre humide, invite à la contemplation, un lieu où le temps semble s'écouler au rythme des marées silencieuses du lac, loin de l'agitation du monde.
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Explore Le Barrage-Windy, 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: 46.772535, -78.805019. 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 Le Barrage-Windy includes the postal code (J9V), 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.
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| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |