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| Place | Le Barrage-du-Soucis |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Lac-Normand; Mékinac |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.088144 |
| Longitude | -73.16318 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G0B |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | ESLTD |
Le Barrage-du-Soucis is a locality in Lac-Normand; Mékinac, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Le Barrage-du-Soucis is located at 47.0881°N, 73.1632°W.
Le Barrage-du-Soucis rests where the Batiscan River, a ribbon of cool, dark water, is tamed and channeled by an imposing concrete structure, its purpose etched into the very landscape. It lies 48.7 km south-west of La Tuque, QC (from La Tuque, QC: bearing 216°T), and is situated 43.4 km south of La Petite-Ferme-Loken. The surrounding terrain is a gentle, wooded embrace of the Mauricie region, where the land swells and recedes in a hushed conversation between earth and sky. Birch trees, their papery bark like ancient scrolls, stand sentinel alongside the stoic pines, their needles catching the diffused light of the Quebec sky, a palette of muted greys and soft blues. The air here carries the clean scent of pine resin and damp earth, a fragrance that clings to the weathered wood of the few scattered buildings and the very stones of the dam itself. In the evenings, the water behind the dam reflects the deepening hues of twilight, a mirror holding the secrets of the day’s slow unfolding. The history of Le Barrage-du-Soucis is intrinsically linked to the power and bounty of the Batiscan River, a waterway that once roared with the untamed energy of logging drives. The dam, a significant feat of engineering for its time, was built to harness this power, a crucial element in the local economy that has historically revolved around forestry and, more recently, hydroelectric generation. This is not a place built on grand pronouncements or boisterous celebrations, but rather on the steady hum of industry and the quiet resilience of its inhabitants. The rhythm of life in Le Barrage-du-Soucis is dictated by the seasons and the flow of the river, a dependable, enduring pulse that has shaped its character for generations.
Au cœur du Mékinac, Le Barrage-du-Soucis s'ancre dans un paysage où les collines doucement ondulantes cèdent la place à des étendues d'eau miroitantes, reflets d'un ciel souvent changeant. La rivière Saint-Maurice, artère nourricière de cette région, a façonné le terrain au fil des millénaires, laissant derrière elle une topographie propice aux murmures du vent dans les pins et aux jeux de lumière sur les rives. L'air, chargé de l'odeur de la terre humide et des résineux, porte l'écho d'une histoire façonnée par la force de l'eau et la persévérance de ceux qui s'y sont établis, y trouvant le moyen de subsistance dans l'exploitation forestière et l'agriculture, des activités qui ont longtemps rythmé la vie du Le Barrage-du-Soucis. Les traditions locales, empreintes d'une simplicité chaleureuse, se perpétuent au gré des saisons, tandis que le crépuscule vient souvent napper les environs d'une teinte dorée, offrant à ce coin de pays une beauté sereine et intemporelle.
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Explore Le Barrage-du-Soucis, 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: 47.088144, -73.16318. 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-du-Soucis includes the postal code (G0B), 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 |