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| Place | Place-des-Sources |
| Type | Residential Area |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Portneuf; Portneuf |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.703333 |
| Longitude | -71.8775 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G3M |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EKVBX |
Place-des-Sources is a residential area in Portneuf; Portneuf, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Place-des-Sources is located at 46.7033°N, 71.8775°W.
Place-des-Sources rests in a verdant embrace, where the rolling Laurentian foothills begin their gentle descent towards the mighty St. Lawrence River. It lies 11.2 km west-north-west of Donnacona, QC (from Donnacona, QC: bearing 288°T), and is situated 15.1 km west-south-west of Pont-Rouge. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: broad fields of cultivated land, a patchwork quilt of greens and golds under the vast Quebec sky, give way to stands of mature deciduous forest, their leaves rustling secrets in the ever-present breeze. A palpable stillness often settles over the terrain, broken only by the distant lowing of cattle or the cheerful chatter of unseen birds. The air, especially in the early morning, carries a crisp, clean scent, a blend of damp earth and pine needles, hinting at the proximity of wilder spaces. Even the sunlight seems to fall with a particular softness, filtering through the canopy in diffused shafts that lend an almost ethereal quality to the scene. The history of Place-des-Sources is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region and the flow of the nearby river, a vital artery for trade and settlement for centuries. Early settlers, drawn by the fertile soil and abundant water, established farms that still form the backbone of the local economy, producing dairy, grains, and a variety of vegetables that find their way to markets throughout the province. The name itself, Place-des-Sources, evokes the numerous springs that historically fed the land, a testament to the enduring importance of water to this place. While the grand days of heavy industry have largely receded, a spirit of quiet industry persists, visible in the well-maintained farmsteads and the small, independent businesses that cater to the daily needs of residents. The character of Place-des-Sources is one of steady resilience, a community that draws strength from its connection to the land and its shared past.
Au cœur de Portneuf, là où les terres s'étirent doucement vers le Saint-Laurent, se niche Place-des-Sources, un lieu empreint d'une quiétude ancienne. Le paysage y déroule ses collines douces, parsemées de champs travaillés qui épousent le rythme immuable des saisons, rappelant une histoire agricole profondément enracinée. L'air, chargé de l'humidité subtile venue du fleuve tout proche, porte les murmures du vent dans les feuillages des érables et des pins, créant une symphonie naturelle qui berce le visiteur. Des cours d'eau discrets serpentent à travers la vallée, vestiges d'un temps où leur force motrice animait les premiers moulins, témoins silencieux d'une activité industrielle aujourd'hui assoupie. Place-des-Sources, avec son caractère authentique et ses rythmes mesurés, invite à une contemplation sereine, un retour aux sources d'une vie simple, où chaque coucher de soleil peint le ciel de teintes dorées et pourpres, reflétant la beauté paisible de ce coin de pays.
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Explore Place-des-Sources, 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: 46.703333, -71.8775. 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 Place-des-Sources includes the postal code (G3M), 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 |