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| Place | Rivière-des-Caps |
| Type | Hamlet |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Notre-Dame-du-Portage; Rivière-du-Loup |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.733611 |
| Longitude | -69.644722 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G5R |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EHWGV |
Rivière-des-Caps is a hamlet in Notre-Dame-du-Portage; Rivière-du-Loup, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Rivière-des-Caps is located at 47.7336°N, 69.6447°W.
Rivière-des-Caps, a place where the St. Lawrence River begins to widen its embrace, unfurls along a coastline etched with the patient artistry of glacial retreat. It lies 13.9 km south-west of Rivière-du-Loup, QC (from Rivière-du-Loup, QC: bearing 215°T), and is situated 6.3 km north-north-west of Saint-Alexandre-de-Kamouraska. Here, the land rises in gentle slopes, a mosaic of verdant fields and dark, whispering forests that give way to the vast, grey-blue expanse of the estuary. The air, often carrying the briny tang of salt and the damp scent of cedar, hums with the quiet industry of a place deeply connected to its natural rhythms. Along the shore, smooth, grey stones, tumbled by countless tides, lie scattered like forgotten thoughts, while the distant call of gulls punctuates the steady murmur of the water against the land. The economic heart of Rivière-des-Caps has long been tied to the bounty of the river and the fertile soil. Generations have worked these lands, their lives shaped by the cycles of planting and harvest, and by the ebb and flow of the maritime trade that once navigated these waters. The legacy of early settlers, drawn by the promise of abundant resources, is still visible in the weathered farmhouses and the sturdy, functional architecture that dot the landscape. Today, while the fishing fleets may be smaller, the spirit of resilience and a deep respect for the environment remain, evident in the thriving agricultural ventures and the increasing draw of Rivière-des-Caps as a destination for those seeking the serene beauty of Quebec's Lower Saint Lawrence region.
À Rivière-des-Caps, où le fleuve Saint-Laurent s'élargit en une promesse d'horizons, le paysage se déploie avec une sérénité profonde, rappelant les paysages légués par les premiers colons et les nations autochtones. Le rivage, sculpté par les marées incessantes, offre une texture où se mêlent galets polis et sable humide, un écho aux cycles immuables de la nature. Les terres agricoles, doucement ondulantes, remontent des berges vers les terres, portant le poids d'une histoire façonnée par le travail acharné et la résilience, où l'économie locale a longtemps trouvé ses racines dans les dons généreux de la nature. L'air iodé, parfois chargé du souffle de l'est, porte avec lui les secrets d'un patrimoine vivant, teinté des traditions qui animent Rivière-des-Caps au fil des saisons. L'horizon, où le ciel rencontre l'eau dans une harmonie subtile, invite à la contemplation, offrant une lumière qui, au crépuscule, baigne le paysage d'une douceur dorée, empreinte d'une beauté tranquille et intemporelle.
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Explore Rivière-des-Caps, 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: 47.733611, -69.644722. 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-des-Caps 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.
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| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Location data | Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada |