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| Place | Port-aux-Quilles |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saint-Siméon; Charlevoix-Est |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.911667 |
| Longitude | -69.861111 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G5R |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EHSPF |
Port-aux-Quilles is a hamlet in Saint-Siméon; Charlevoix-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Port-aux-Quilles is located at 47.9117°N, 69.8611°W.
Port-aux-Quilles rests at the edge of the immense St. Lawrence River, a place where the land folds gently towards the vast, grey-blue expanse. It lies 5.0 km east-south-east of Secteur de Port-aux-Quilles, QC (from Secteur de Port-aux-Quilles, QC: bearing 112°T), and is situated 8.9 km north of Saint-Siméon. Here, the Charlevoix coast unfolds in a series of low bluffs and sheltered coves, the air often carrying the brine and the distant cry of gulls. The houses, painted in hues that echo the muted colours of the sea and sky, cluster together as if for warmth against the bracing winds that sweep in from the water. Behind them, rolling fields, often green with pasture or golden with hay, climb towards the darker, wooded slopes that rise inland, a constant reminder of the wilder country that lies beyond. Even in the height of summer, a certain quietude pervades, a sense of patient waiting that seems to emanate from the very stones of the shoreline. The history of Port-aux-Quilles is deeply entwined with the river and the bounty it once offered. For generations, fishing was the lifeblood of the settlement, the rhythm of the tides dictating the days of its inhabitants. Though the large-scale fishing operations have largely receded, the spirit of that maritime past lingers, visible in the weathered docks and the stories whispered by the elders. Today, agriculture remains a significant pillar, with farms dotting the landscape, their produce finding its way to local markets and beyond. The unique character of Port-aux-Quilles is also shaped by its proximity to the Parc national des Grands-Jardins, a vast wilderness that draws visitors seeking the raw, untamed beauty of Quebec's natural heritage, a stark contrast to the cultivated fields and the persistent murmur of the St. Lawrence.
À Port-aux-Quilles, là où le Saint-Laurent s'élargit en un ruban d'eau profonde, la terre de Charlevoix-Est se déploie en une mosaïque de verts et de bleus. Les collines douces, sculptées par le temps et les glaciers, descendent vers un littoral battu par les marées, offrant un spectacle de roches polies et de grèves où l'air marin vient se mêler à l'odeur des pins. L'histoire de Port-aux-Quilles se murmure dans le vent, portée par les récits des familles qui ont su tirer de ce paysage généreux leur subsistance, entre agriculture et pêche. Les lumières du soir, d'une douceur incomparable, embrasent le ciel, peignant de teintes orangées et rosées les façades des maisons nichées à flanc de côte, témoins silencieux d'une vie rythmée par les saisons et le grand fleuve. C'est un lieu où le temps semble ralentir, où chaque quai, chaque sentier de terre, invite à une contemplation paisible, ancrée dans la beauté brute de la nature charlevoisienne.
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Explore Port-aux-Quilles, 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: 47.911667, -69.861111. 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-aux-Quilles includes the postal code (G5R), 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-aux-Quilles 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 |