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| Place | Moulin-Caron |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Rouyn-Noranda; Abitibi-Témiscamingue |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.1275 |
| Longitude | -78.97 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J9Y |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EHIOJ |
Moulin-Caron is a hamlet in Rouyn-Noranda; Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Moulin-Caron is located at 48.1275°N, 78.9700°W.
Moulin-Caron rests on the undulating terrain of Abitibi-Témiscamingue, a landscape where boreal forests, a deep, pervasive green, surrender to the glint of countless lakes. It lies 12.7 km south-south-east of Rouyn-Noranda, QC (from Rouyn-Noranda, QC: bearing 164°T), and is situated 32.0 km south-west of Mont-Brun. The air here carries a crispness, a sharp, clean scent born of pine needles and damp earth, especially potent after a rain shower. Low, rounded hills, remnants of ancient geological forces, cradle pockets of marshland and veins of granite that break through the soil like weathered knuckles. The sky often stretches vast and pale, a canvas for clouds that drift with a stately, unhurried grandeur, their shadows moving across the land in slow, deliberate sweeps. During the twilight hours, a peculiar, almost pearlescent light imbues the scene, softening the sharp edges of the trees and lending an ethereal glow to the water's surface. The history of Moulin-Caron is deeply entwined with the extraction of the earth’s bounty, a legacy etched into the very character of the region. For generations, mining has been the pulse of the local economy, drawing hardy souls to this northern expanse in pursuit of copper, gold, and zinc. This industrial past has shaped not only the physical contours of the land, with its tell-tale tailings piles and weathered headframes, but also the resilience and resourcefulness of its inhabitants. The presence of the Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT) adds a vibrant layer of intellectual curiosity, a modern counterpoint to the rugged traditions, fostering a unique blend of practical ingenuity and academic pursuit. Within Moulin-Caron, a quiet determination hums beneath the surface, a collective spirit forged in the demanding beauty of this northern territory.
Moulin-Caron, niché au cœur de l'Abitibi-Témiscamingue, respire une quiétude teintée de l'empreinte laissée par ceux qui ont jadis labouré cette terre et extrait ses richesses. Les vastes étendues qui l'entourent, où les forêts boréales murmurent des secrets anciens, témoignent d'un paysage sculpté par les glaciers et les saisons rigoureuses, offrant une toile de fond où se mêlent l'argile fertile et les eaux vives des lacs et rivières, reflets d'un ciel souvent d'un bleu profond. L'air y porte encore l'écho des premiers pionniers, agriculteurs et travailleurs des mines, dont le labeur a façonné l'identité de Moulin-Caron, une histoire de résilience et d'adaptation au rythme de la nature. Les jours y déroulent leur lumière particulière, douce au crépuscule, caressant les toits et les champs, tandis que la vie locale s'organise autour de ses traditions et de la force tranquille de ses habitants, gardiens d'un patrimoine à la fois acadien et autochtone, subtilement tissé dans le tissu de la région.
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Explore Moulin-Caron, 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: 48.1275, -78.97. 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 Moulin-Caron includes the postal code (J9Y), 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 Moulin-Caron 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 |