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| Place | Quartier-De Quen |
| Type | Administrative Sector |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.570833 |
| Longitude | -71.635833 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G8B |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EKPCI |
Quartier-De Quen is a administrative sector in Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Quartier-De Quen is located at 48.5708°N, 71.6358°W.
Quartier-De Quen rests on the broad, welcoming shoulders of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, its landscape a gentle embrace of fertile plains giving way to the whispering boreal forests that climb towards the north. It lies 2.7 km north-north-east of Alma, QC (from Alma, QC: bearing 29°T), and is situated 11.3 km north of Saint-Bruno. The air here, particularly after a soft rain, carries the clean, earthy scent of pine needles and damp soil, a fragrance that seems to seep into the very stones of the old farmhouses. The land itself, a patchwork of cultivated fields and stands of birch and spruce, hums with a quiet vitality, a testament to the long, sunlit days of summer and the deep, snow-laden stillness of winter. The character of Quartier-De Quen is one of enduring resilience, a place where the seasons dictate the rhythm of life, and where the vast, open sky above lends a sense of boundless possibility. The history of Quartier-De Quen is deeply intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the region, a legacy built by generations of families who coaxed sustenance from this rich earth. For decades, the economy thrived on the cultivation of blueberries and the dairy farming that dotted the countryside, their products finding their way to markets far and wide. While the agricultural roots remain strong, a diversification has taken hold, with small businesses and artisan workshops adding new threads to the economic tapestry. The presence of Lac Saint-Jean, a vast inland sea, has always been a defining feature, shaping not only the climate but also providing opportunities for recreation and a connection to the water that runs through the heart of this land. It is a place where the echoes of past industries mingle with the quiet hum of contemporary life, a place where the distinctive spirit of Quebec's hinterland is keenly felt.
À Quartier-De Quen, le paysage s'étire en douces ondulations, une tapisserie de terres labourées rencontrant la majesté discrète des conifères, baignée par une lumière du soir qui tamise les verts profonds et dore les cimes. L'air porte l'odeur fraîche de la terre remuée et le murmure lointain des eaux qui serpentent, vestiges d'un temps où la rivière dictait le rythme de la vie, alimentant les moulins et les espoirs des premiers colons. Aujourd'hui encore, une certaine quiétude émane de Quartier-De Quen, une persistance des traditions agricoles dans le ballet des saisons, où les champs se préparent à de nouvelles semences sous un ciel souvent vaste et changeant. L'esprit de cette terre, forgé par le travail patient et la résilience des générations, se ressent dans le calme des maisons alignées le long de la route principale, un témoignage silencieux de l'histoire qui continue de s'écrire, jour après jour, au cœur de cette région du Lac-Saint-Jean-Est.
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Explore Quartier-De Quen, 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: 48.570833, -71.635833. 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 Quartier-De Quen includes the postal code (G8B), 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 |