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| Place | Rivière-Mauvaise |
| Type | Resort |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saint-Raymond; Portneuf |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.963333 |
| Longitude | -71.910833 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G3N |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Small locality |
| CGN ID | EKZOQ |
Rivière-Mauvaise is a resort in Saint-Raymond; Portneuf, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Rivière-Mauvaise is located at 46.9633°N, 71.9108°W.
Rivière-Mauvaise lies nestled in a verdant embrace, where the Laurentian foothills begin their slow, deliberate climb. It lies 34.9 km north-north-west of Donnacona, QC (from Donnacona, QC: bearing 338°T), and is situated 10.0 km north-west of Saint-Raymond. The landscape here is a testament to the patient shaping of water and ice, with broad valleys carved by ancient rivers and slopes now softened by a dense tapestry of deciduous and coniferous forests. The air, especially in the early mornings, carries a crisp, pine-scented coolness that hints at the vast wilderness stretching beyond. Creeks and smaller streams, their waters often the colour of weak tea from the tannins of fallen leaves, meander through the fields, feeding the larger Rivière-Mauvaise itself, which, true to its name, flows with a determined current, carving its path through the earth. The land feels solid, rooted, and the subtle shifts of light across the forested hills, from the pearly grey of dawn to the deep, bruised purples of twilight, lend a quiet drama to the passing days. The story of Rivière-Mauvaise is one of resourceful settlement, driven by the bounty of the land and the unforgiving nature of its winters. For generations, farming has been the backbone of this place, with sturdy farmsteads dotting the landscape, their fields yielding grains and hay under the wide, often dramatic Quebec sky. Lumber mills, long a vital part of the local economy, have left their mark, their presence felt in the scent of sawdust that occasionally drifts on the breeze and the sturdy wooden structures that still stand. While the pace of life in Rivière-Mauvaise is measured, it is not stagnant; there's a quiet hum of activity, the distant rumble of farm machinery, the murmur of conversations at the local general store, a sense of continuity that connects the present to the pioneering spirit of those who first tamed this rugged terrain. The Rivière-Mauvaise itself, more than just a waterway, has been a constant companion, a source of life and sustenance, and a silent witness to the unfolding history of this enduring corner of Portneuf.
À Rivière-Mauvaise, là où la terre se creuse pour accueillir le murmure des eaux vives, le paysage se déploie dans une douce mélancolie, une beauté façonnée par le temps et les éléments. Les collines environnantes, drapées d'une végétation dense, semblent veiller sur les habitations, témoins silencieux d'une histoire tissée de labeur agricole et, jadis, peut-être, d'un élan industriel modeste. L'air y porte le parfum des conifères et l'humidité fraîche des cours d'eau qui serpentent, nourrissant le sol et le cœur des gens. L'on imagine, au fil des saisons, la lumière changeante sur les toits des granges, le rythme des saisons dictant la vie de Rivière-Mauvaise, une existence humble, ancrée dans la richesse discrète de son environnement. Le nom même de Rivière-Mauvaise, loin de suggérer une adversité, évoque plutôt une âme façonnée par le caractère parfois indomptable de la nature, une résilience inscrite dans le paysage, où chaque courbe de rivière, chaque clairière, raconte une part de son identité singulière.
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Explore Rivière-Mauvaise, 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: 46.963333, -71.910833. 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 Rivière-Mauvaise includes the postal code (G3N), 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 |