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| Place | Maria-Ouest |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Maria; Avignon |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.151111 |
| Longitude | -66.051944 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G0C |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EHDTU |
Maria-Ouest is a hamlet in Maria; Avignon, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Maria-Ouest is located at 48.1511°N, 66.0519°W.
Maria-Ouest rests where the Gaspé Peninsula begins to unfurl its coastal embrace, a landscape characterized by a gentle transition from rolling farmland to the rugged, forested hills that climb towards the interior. It lies 14.2 km west of New Richmond, QC (from New Richmond, QC: bearing 265°T), and is situated 7.6 km north-east of Carleton-sur-Mer. The air here often carries the briny tang of the Baie des Chaleurs, a constant reminder of the water’s proximity, and in the late afternoon, the sun casts a soft, almost buttery light across the fields of potatoes and hay, lending a warm hue to the weathered barns and clustered homes. The Sainte-Anne River, a ribbon of cool, clear water, meanders through the valley, its banks often fringed with alder and birch, a familiar, murmuring presence in the quietude of this place. The history of Maria-Ouest is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of its fertile valley and the rich fishing grounds of the bay, a duality that has shaped its economic character for generations. Early settlers, drawn by the promise of land and sea, established a way of life that still echoes in the sturdy, practical architecture and the enduring spirit of self-reliance. While forestry once played a more dominant role, the land continues to yield its harvest, with potato farming remaining a cornerstone of the local economy, a testament to the enduring connection between the people and the soil. The presence of the historic church, standing sentinel over the village, hints at the deep roots and communal bonds that have long defined Maria-Ouest.
Maria-Ouest, nichée au creux d'une anse où le fleuve Saint-Laurent élargit son horizon avant de se jeter dans l'immensité salée, respire une quiétude façonnée par le va-et-vient des marées et la patience des terres agricoles. Le paysage s'étire en prairies douces, parsemées de fermes aux toits colorés, sous un ciel qui semble toujours plus vaste qu'ailleurs, une toile changeante où le crépuscule dépose des teintes d'or et de pourpre sur les eaux. L'air, portant l'odeur subtile du bois humide et de la terre remuée, murmure les échos d'une histoire acadienne, où la résilience des premiers colons s'est ancrée dans le sol fertile et la générosité du fleuve. Les rivières nourricières serpentent à travers le bocage, rejoignant la majesté du Saint-Laurent, témoin silencieux des efforts et des récoltes qui ont bâti Maria-Ouest. Le rythme y est celui des saisons, une cadence douce où les traditions se perpétuent, tissant un lien indéfectible entre les générations et le territoire.
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Explore Maria-Ouest, 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: 48.151111, -66.051944. 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 Maria-Ouest includes the postal code (G0C), 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 |