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| Place | Murdochville |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Murdochville; La Côte-de-Gaspé |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.960411 |
| Longitude | -65.496233 |
| Population | 643 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G0E |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Large city |
| CGN ID | EHIXC |
Murdochville is a town in Murdochville; La Côte-de-Gaspé, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Murdochville is located at 48.9604°N, 65.4962°W.
Murdochville sits nestled within the rugged embrace of the Gaspé Peninsula, a landscape sculpted by ancient forces where the land rises in steep, forested slopes towards the sky. It lies 76.1 km west-north-west of Gaspé, QC (from Gaspé, QC: bearing 282°T), and is situated 40.0 km south-west of Grande-Vallée. The geography here is one of deep valleys and soaring peaks, a place where the air often carries the crisp scent of pine and damp earth, a constant reminder of the wildness that surrounds it. Historically, Murdochville’s story is deeply intertwined with the extraction of copper, a legacy that shaped its founding and continues to echo in the terrain, leaving behind a character of resilience and hard work. The local economy, though diversifying, still bears the imprint of its mining past, with a focus on resourcefulness and adapting to the rhythms of the natural world. The very texture of the land, with its rocky outcrops and dense woodlands, speaks to a life lived in close communion with the earth. The cultural character of Murdochville is one of enduring spirit, a quiet strength forged by generations who have navigated the challenges of this remote corner of Quebec. While no universally recognized universities or major sports franchises call Murdochville home, the community thrives on its own traditions and the shared experiences of its people, perhaps finding expression in local gatherings or the storytelling that passes from one generation to the next. The spirit of the place is perhaps best understood by the way light filters through the thick forest canopy at dusk, casting long, ethereal shadows that seem to hold the whispers of history. Famous individuals are not the primary currency of Murdochville; rather, its renown lies in the collective endeavor and the enduring connection to the rugged beauty of the Gaspé.
Murdochville, blottie au creux des collines de la Côte-de-Gaspé, respire une quiétude façonnée par le temps et par le travail de ses habitants. Le paysage, où les forêts de pins et de sapins semblent s'étirer à l'infini jusqu'à l'horizon, est traversé par des rivières aux eaux vives, reflets changeants du ciel. L'air y porte l'odeur de la terre humide et du bois, une fragrance simple et profonde qui n'est pas sans rappeler les échos d'une histoire ancrée dans l'exploitation minière, dont les traces, discrètes, parsèment encore le terrain. Autrefois cœur battant d'une économie rythmée par le minerai, Murdochville conserve aujourd'hui une douceur de vivre, où les saisons dictent le lent ballet des jours. Les montagnes environnantes, gardiennes silencieuses, veillent sur cette terre où le murmure du vent dans les arbres et le chant des oiseaux composent la mélodie d'une existence paisible, loin de l'agitation du monde.
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Explore Murdochville, 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: 48.960411, -65.496233. 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 Murdochville includes the postal code (G0E), 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 |