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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 occupies a grounded position within the terrain of Alma, standing as a quiet threshold between the built environment and the expansive pull of the Saguenay River. 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 Saguenay River defines the atmospheric weight of the region, its presence felt in the cool, moisture-heavy air that clings to the Côte du Côtoyage at dawn. Beyond the immediate streets, the landscape opens toward the stillness of Petit lac des Harvey, located about 4 km away, while the broader horizons of Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon wait 28 km to the north. Light here possesses a particular clarity, catching the edges of the riverbanks and casting long, sharp shadows that emphasize the solid, enduring geometry of the land. The history of Quartier-De Quen reflects the broader industrial ambitions of Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, where the movement of water and the necessity of trade shaped the local economy. Daily life in Quartier-De Quen moves with a measured purpose, influenced by the proximity to essential waterways that have sustained the region for generations. Residents carry a certain pragmatism born of the northern climate, finding beauty in the stark transition between the hum of local industry and the sudden, vast silence of the surrounding natural features. Even as modern demands press upon the district, the fundamental character remains anchored to the steady, rhythmic flow of the Saguenay River, which continues to dictate the pace of the coming and going seasons.
Quartier-De Quen s’étire avec une sobriété tranquille sur les rives de la rivière Saguenay, là où la terre semble retenir son souffle avant de se perdre dans l’immensité des eaux sombres. La lumière du crépuscule y dépose une clarté particulière, presque minérale, qui souligne la rigueur des lignes de la Côte du Côtoyage et rappelle aux habitants la persistance des éléments. À quelques kilomètres, le Petit lac des Harvey offre son calme aux oiseaux de passage, tandis qu’un peu plus loin, les étendues sauvages du Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon dessinent l’horizon, modifiant la perception des distances dans ce secteur de Alma. Quartier-De Quen porte en lui le poids d’un héritage bâti sur la dureté du sol et la proximité des courants, une identité forgée par le labeur quotidien et l’observation silencieuse des vents qui balaient le bassin. Ici, le rythme de vie s'ajuste à la nature changeante, où chaque bâtiment semble s'incliner légèrement devant la puissance imposante de la rivière Saguenay. L'air y est vif, chargé d'une humidité qui imprègne les fondations et les mémoires, transformant chaque fin de journée en un moment de contemplation pure où le ciel se confond avec la ligne sombre de la rive.
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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. 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.
Location data for Quartier-De Quen 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 | August 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |