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| Place | Quartier-de-la-Pointe |
| Type | Resort |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Dolbeau-Mistassini; Maria-Chapdelaine |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.756702 |
| Longitude | -72.090485 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G8L |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | ELCWZ |
Quartier-de-la-Pointe is a resort in Dolbeau-Mistassini; Maria-Chapdelaine, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Quartier-de-la-Pointe is located at 48.7567°N, 72.0905°W.
Quartier-de-la-Pointe, nestled on the western edge of Lac Saint-Jean, unfurls a landscape of broad, sun-drenched shores meeting the vast, shimmering expanse of the water. It lies 16.6 km south-east of Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC (from Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC: bearing 143°T), and is situated 3.2 km west-south-west of Péribonka. The land here is a gentle, rolling terrain, softened by the persistent breath of the lake, where fields of grain and hay stretch towards the horizon, punctuated by clusters of sturdy birch and spruce. In the late afternoon, the light, filtered through a haze of summer warmth, casts a luminous, almost ethereal glow upon the cultivated fields, imbuing the scene with a profound sense of quietude. The air itself carries a subtle sweetness, a mingling of sun-baked earth and the faint, briny tang of the distant Saguenay Fjord, a constant reminder of the powerful waterways that shape this region. The very soul of Quartier-de-la-Pointe is inextricably linked to the bounty of Lac Saint-Jean, its history deeply etched by the rhythms of fishing and agriculture. For generations, this place has been a vital hub for the communities that draw sustenance from its waters, its economy historically anchored in the harvesting of freshwater cod and the cultivation of hardy crops suited to the northern climes. The legacy of the pioneering spirit, so vividly captured in the tales of Maria Chapdelaine, resonates here, a testament to the resilience and fortitude required to thrive in this northern setting. While the lumber industry once dominated, the enduring connection to the lake and the land continues to define the character of Quartier-de-la-Pointe, fostering a close-knit community where life unfolds at a measured, thoughtful pace.
À Quartier-de-la-Pointe, là où le paysage s'étire doucement sous le vaste ciel du Québec, la vie se déroule au rythme des saisons et des murmures de la rivière Mistassini. Le terrain, façonné par les glaciers d'antan, offre une mosaïque de champs labourés et de forêts denses, où la lumière du soir vient caresser les sommets des arbres dans une douce mélancolie. On y sent le poids léger d'une histoire façonnée par l'agriculture et l'exploitation forestière, des activités qui ont laissé leur empreinte dans le caractère résilient de ses habitants. Les eaux calmes du lac Mistassini, tout proche, reflètent un ciel tantôt changeant, tantôt d'un bleu profond, rappelant l'immensité de la nature qui entoure Quartier-de-la-Pointe. C'est un lieu où les traditions se tissent patiemment, où le patrimoine, qu'il soit acadien ou autochtone, résonne dans les récits et les coutumes transmises de génération en génération, donnant à ce coin de pays une âme singulière, empreinte d'une beauté simple et évocatrice.
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Explore Quartier-de-la-Pointe, 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: 48.756702, -72.090485. 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-la-Pointe includes the postal code (G8L), 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-la-Pointe 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 |