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| Place | Les Vieilles-Forges |
| Type | Residential Area |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Trois-Rivières; Mauricie |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.393056 |
| Longitude | -72.666389 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G9C |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EGZPB |
Les Vieilles-Forges is a residential area in Trois-Rivières; Mauricie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Les Vieilles-Forges is located at 46.3931°N, 72.6664°W.
Les Vieilles-Forges rests on the broad, fertile plains south of the Saint-Maurice River, a landscape carved by ancient glaciers and now cradled by gentle, rolling hills that soften the horizon. It lies 11.0 km west-north-west of Trois-Rivières, QC (from Trois-Rivières, QC: bearing 301°T), and is situated 9.7 km east-south-east of Saint-Étienne-des-Grès. The air here, especially in the late afternoon when the sun begins its descent, carries a moist, earthy scent, a blend of damp soil and the distant, resinous breath of the boreal forest that presses in from the north. Fields, a patchwork of emerald and gold in the growing season, stretch outwards, punctuated by clusters of sturdy Quebec farmhouses and the occasional weathered barn, their red roofs a cheerful, enduring presence against the vast, often pale blue sky. The land itself feels solid, a dependable foundation that has seen seasons turn countless times, and the quiet hum of life that emanates from the dispersed dwellings is a testament to a deep-rooted connection to this place. The very name, Les Vieilles-Forges, whispers of a past deeply intertwined with the iron that once flowed here, a legacy of industry that shaped the early economy of this region. While the clang of hammer on anvil has long since faded, the spirit of hardworking resilience remains, now channeled into the agricultural bounty that thrives on these rich soils and the diverse businesses that serve the surrounding countryside. The proximity to the Saint-Maurice River, a vital artery for centuries, still influences the character of Les Vieilles-Forges, offering not just a picturesque backdrop but a continued connection to the water that has sustained life and trade for generations. The local traditions, passed down through families who have called this land home for centuries, are a quiet celebration of that enduring spirit, a slow unfolding of shared history in the everyday rhythm of life.
Aux abords de la majestueuse Saint-Maurice, Les Vieilles-Forges déploie son paysage empreint d'une quiétude ancestrale, où les vestiges d'une histoire industrielle se mêlent à la douceur d'une terre généreuse. Le terrain, sculpté par les eaux et le temps, offre des prairies verdoyantes s'étirant vers des bois plus denses, un tableau vivant sous le ciel changeant de la Mauricie. On y sent le murmure des anciennes forges, le labeur des hommes qui façonnèrent jadis cette contrée, un écho lointain se superposant au rythme paisible de la vie actuelle. Les rives de la Saint-Maurice, tantôt calmes, tantôt vives, témoignent de cette connexion profonde entre l'homme et le fleuve, source de richesse et de vie. Les Vieilles-Forges, par son nom même, évoque une identité forgée dans le travail et la persévérance, une mémoire inscrite dans le grain du bois et la pierre des bâtisses, offrant un cadre d'une beauté subtile et authentique, où chaque instant semble porter le poids d'une longue et riche existence.
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Explore Les Vieilles-Forges, 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: 46.393056, -72.666389. 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 Les Vieilles-Forges includes the postal code (G9C), 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 Les Vieilles-Forges 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 |