Port-Daniel Quebec Map

About Port-Daniel, Quebec

Port-Daniel is a village in Port-Daniel–Gascons; Le Rocher-Percé, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Port-Daniel is located at 48.1800°N, 64.9711°W.

Port-Daniel rests on the Gaspé Peninsula, a sweep of land where the St. Lawrence Estuary finally yields to the open Atlantic, its character shaped by the constant embrace of salt air and the rugged contours of the earth. It lies 26.5 km north-east of Paspébiac, QC (from Paspébiac, QC: bearing 51°T), and is situated 2.6 km north-north-east of Port-Daniel-Centre. The landscape here is a study in contrasts: steep, forested hills tumble down to meet a coastline that is both inviting and formidable, with sheltered coves giving way to exposed headlands battered by the sea’s relentless rhythm. The very air, especially in the early morning, carries a bracing freshness, tinged with the scent of pine needles and the briny exhalation of the tide, a palpable presence that settles deep into the bones. Small fishing boats, their hulls weathered by countless voyages, bob in the harbour, a quiet testament to the enduring connection between the people and the waters that have sustained them. The history of Port-Daniel is intrinsically linked to the sea and the resources it provided, a story of resilience woven into the fabric of its economy. For generations, fishing, particularly for cod and lobster, has been the lifeblood of the community, its fortunes rising and falling with the bounty of the ocean. Beyond the immediate coast, the land itself has yielded its own riches; the area’s geological past has left behind deposits that have supported a modest mining industry, adding another layer to the economic tapestry. This duality, of sea and soil, has fostered a particular character in Port-Daniel – one of hardy independence and a deep, unspoken understanding of the natural world. The distinctive lean of the houses, angled against the prevailing winds, and the meticulous care given to small gardens, even in the face of challenging weather, speak volumes about the enduring spirit of those who call this place home.

À Port-Daniel, le vent de la mer, chargé du sel des marées, caresse les collines doucement ondulées qui s'abaissent vers le Golfe. Là où la terre acadienne rencontre le grand large, Port-Daniel s'ancre dans une géographie de criques et de plateaux, le souvenir des chaloupes et des saisons de pêche encore palpable dans l'air. Les ruisseaux qui descendent des hauteurs, murmurent leur chemin vers l'océan, nourrissant une nature exubérante, tandis que le paysage, tantôt boisé, tantôt dénudé, porte l'empreinte d'une histoire façonnée par le travail de la terre et la générosité de la mer. Les maisons, disséminées le long des routes sinueuses, semblent observer le va-et-vient des nuages, dans une quiétude où le temps s'étire au rythme des marées et des changements de lumière, offrant à qui sait regarder la beauté tranquille d'un monde préservé.

About This Port-Daniel Map Page

Explore Port-Daniel, Quebec, Canada, with interactive street, satellite and terrain maps, complete with integrated Google Street View imagery. 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. Visitors can also search Google alongside Wikipedia and editorial summaries for additional local information and context.

Location data for Port-Daniel 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.