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| Place | Saint-Henri-de-Taillon |
| Type | Municipality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saint-Henri-de-Taillon; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.666667 |
| Longitude | -71.833333 |
| Population | 803 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G8E |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EHZYG |
Saint-Henri-de-Taillon is a municipality in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Saint-Henri-de-Taillon is located at 48.6667°N, 71.8333°W.
Saint-Henri-de-Taillon rests along the expansive shore of Lac Saint-Jean, where the land meets the water in a quiet, deliberate alignment. It lies 18.6 km north-west of Alma, QC (from Alma, QC: bearing 315°T), and is situated 10.7 km west-north-west of Saint-Cœur-de-Marie. The terrain surrounding Saint-Henri-de-Taillon rises from the water’s edge near the Côte du Côtoyage, marked by the persistent, cooling presence of the Rivière Taillon as it moves through the low-lying basin. During the transition of light at dusk, the horizon over the lake takes on a bruised, violet hue, reflecting the vastness of a sky that seems to push against the dark, sturdy silhouettes of the trees. Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon stands as a nearby guardian of the wilder reaches, its presence ensuring that the natural character of the shoreline remains defined by the interplay of wind and sand. The air here holds a crisp, clean clarity, often carrying the scent of damp earth and the subtle, sharp tang of the lake. The history of Saint-Henri-de-Taillon is anchored in the persistent labor of those who cleared the land and harnessed the local resources for survival. Agriculture and forestry remain the steady pulse of the local economy, with the daily activities of the residents mirroring the seasonal shifts of the climate. Life in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon moves with a focus on the practical, where the sound of the wind through the trees and the distant shift of water against the shore become the background to a quiet, industrious existence. Small-scale enterprises and traditional practices define the character of the inhabitants, who maintain a deep familiarity with the rhythms of their surroundings. This locality persists as a place of enduring function, where the heritage of the early settlers continues to inform the simple, honest work of the present day.
Saint-Henri-de-Taillon s'étire avec une humilité tranquille sur les rives du Lac Saint-Jean, là où le vent apporte une fraîcheur constante qui semble polir chaque pierre et chaque rangée de culture. La lumière déclinante du soir s'attarde longuement sur la Rivière Taillon, dont le cours sinueux accompagne les gestes lents d'une vie rythmée par l'agriculture et le souffle des espaces ouverts. À proximité de la Côte du Côtoyage, le sol garde le souvenir d'un défrichement opiniâtre, une ténacité humaine qui s'est mesurée à l'immensité boréale. Le Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon, situé à une dizaine de kilomètres, étend son influence sauvage sur le paysage, rappelant aux habitants la présence souveraine de la nature. Dans le quotidien de Saint-Henri-de-Taillon, le silence n'est jamais vide, mais habité par le clapotis de l'eau contre le rivage sablonneux et le bruissement des épinettes. Les maisons, posées avec une simplicité robuste, tournent leur regard vers le large, observant les variations du ciel qui transforme les eaux du Lac Saint-Jean en un miroir changeant. Chaque saison dépose sur ces terres une patine particulière, façonnant une identité qui puise sa force dans la proximité directe avec les éléments, loin du tumulte, dans une clarté qui ne demande rien d'autre que d'être contemplée.
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Explore Saint-Henri-de-Taillon, 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: 48.666667, -71.833333. 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 Saint-Henri-de-Taillon includes the postal code (G8E), 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 Saint-Henri-de-Taillon 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 |