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| Place | Matane |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Matane; La Matanie |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.843238 |
| Longitude | -67.530435 |
| Population | 13,987 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4W |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | EHEPJ |
Matane is a town in Matane; La Matanie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Matane is located at 48.8432°N, 67.5304°W.
Matane rests where the earth tilts toward the vast, salt-scented expanse of the St. Lawrence. It lies 42.9 km north of Amqui, QC (from Amqui, QC: bearing 350°T), and is situated 13.8 km east-north-east of Saint-Ulric. The Rivière Matane carves a persistent path through the terrain, its currents meeting the tide with a cold, rhythmic clarity that defines the local horizon. Beyond the shoreline, the elevations of the Montagne à Ti-Jaune rise against the sky, grounding the landscape in a stillness that persists even when the wind stirs the whitecaps. Near the coast, the quiet waters of Le Barachois offer a sheltered sanctuary, reflecting the shifting violet hues of a northern dusk that lingers longer than one might expect. The history of Matane flows outward from the water, shaped by the bounty of the sea and the timber that once moved steadily down the river. Industry here remains anchored to the movement of goods and the harvesting of natural resources, with the port acting as a vital lung for local commerce. Throughout the day, the mechanical hum of processing facilities blends with the call of gulls, creating a distinct atmosphere of industrious purpose. Men and women go about their labor with a steady focus, their work reflecting the practical demands of a climate that requires both resilience and foresight to thrive throughout the changing seasons. Cultural life in Matane finds its expression in the intersection of maritime tradition and the sturdy character of those who call this coast home. The influence of the river and the sea permeates local gatherings, where the talk often turns to the seasonal runs of fish or the latest crossing of the ferry. While specific landmarks provide focal points for the curious, the true spirit of Matane is found in the way the light catches the salt spray on a clear morning, illuminating the simple architecture of a life lived in proximity to the elements. Here, the passage of time is marked not by grand gestures, but by the persistent, honest motion of the tide and the turning of the leaves on the slopes of the Montagne à Ti-Jaune.
Matane s’étire avec une noblesse tranquille sur les rives du Saint-Laurent, là où le souffle salin s’engouffre dans les terres pour rencontrer la Rivière Matane. Le regard se perd vers la Montagne à Ti-Jaune, dont la silhouette domine le relief et veille sur les activités humaines, tandis que le Barachois, situé à un kilomètre, offre ses eaux dormantes à la patience des oiseaux migrateurs. L’air y possède cette clarté froide qui semble sculpter les façades et les quais, révélant la vitalité d’un port tourné vers le large, où la pêche et l’industrie maritime dictent le mouvement quotidien. Les habitants de Matane entretiennent un dialogue constant avec cette géographie austère, marquée par la rigueur du climat et la force des courants. Au crépuscule, la lumière déclinante transforme la surface de la Rivière Matane en un ruban d’argent liquide, soulignant la rudesse élégante du paysage. Cette présence constante de l’eau forge une identité résolue, liant les gestes des hommes aux caprices de la marée et à la stabilité minérale des hauteurs voisines. La vie s’y déploie sans artifice, portée par un rythme lent qui respecte la respiration des éléments et la permanence du cadre naturel.
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Explore Matane, 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: 48.843238, -67.530435. 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 Matane includes the postal code (G4W), 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 Matane 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 |