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| Place | Port-au-Persil |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saint-Siméon; Charlevoix-Est |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.807525 |
| Longitude | -69.899952 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G5A |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EHSOZ |
Port-au-Persil is a hamlet in Saint-Siméon; Charlevoix-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Port-au-Persil is located at 47.8075°N, 69.9000°W.
Port-au-Persil nestles along the rugged north shore of the St. Lawrence River, a ribbon of shoreline carved by centuries of glacial retreat and patient erosion. It lies 3.1 km south-south-west of Saint-Siméon, QC (from Saint-Siméon, QC: bearing 203°T), and is situated 13.6 km south of Secteur de Port-aux-Quilles. Here, the land rises steeply from the water's edge, cloaked in a dense, emerald forest that spills down towards the grey, often restless, expanse of the river. A narrow, winding road snakes through the village, connecting weathered wooden houses that seem to lean into each other for warmth against the bracing wind. The air carries the sharp, briny tang of the sea, mingled with the damp, earthy scent of pine and fir, and in the quiet moments, the low murmur of the water lapping against the rocky shore creates a constant, soothing cadence. The light here, particularly as dusk begins to settle, possesses a peculiar, pearlescent quality, softening the sharp contours of the landscape and bathing the scene in a gentle, almost ethereal glow. The history of Port-au-Persil is intimately tied to the bounty of the St. Lawrence, with fishing having long been its lifeblood, its shores once teeming with the comings and goings of small fishing boats. While the fishing industry has evolved, a deep connection to the water remains, a palpable thread woven through the lives of its residents. The local economy now finds strength in the steady stream of visitors drawn to its unspoiled beauty, seeking refuge from the clamor of larger centers. Notable amongst its attractions is the charming cluster of heritage buildings, testament to a simpler time, and the dramatic waterfall that cascades from the heights, a constant, thundering presence that announces Port-au-Persil long before it is seen. The spirit of this place is one of quiet resilience, a deep-seated understanding of nature's power and beauty, and a communal warmth that is as enduring as the ancient rocks that define its coastline.
Port-au-Persil, niché sur les rives du Saint-Laurent, respire une sérénité que le temps semble avoir préservée. Le paysage, sculpté par les caprices de la nature, offre une succession de falaises abruptes et de criques dissimulées, où le fleuve murmure ses secrets à la roche ancestrale. Les anciennes maisons de bois, parées de couleurs vives, témoignent d'une histoire façonnée par la pêche et l'agriculture, un héritage transmis de génération en génération. L'air marin, chargé des effluves de pinède et de sel, caresse le visage, tandis que le vol des goélands dessine des arabesques éphémères dans le ciel clair. C'est un lieu où le rythme des marées dicte le tempo de la vie, où la quiétude invite à la contemplation, et où Port-au-Persil se révèle dans toute sa splendeur sauvage et intemporelle.
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Explore Port-au-Persil, 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: 47.807525, -69.899952. 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 Port-au-Persil includes the postal code (G5A), 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 Port-au-Persil 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 |