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| Place | Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana |
| Type | Municipality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana; Abitibi |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 48.472704 |
| Longitude | -78.138183 |
| Population | 770 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | J9T |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EPSOR |
Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana is a municipality in Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana; Abitibi, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana is located at 48.4727°N, 78.1382°W.
Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana lies nestled within the vast, rolling landscape of Abitibi, where the horizon stretches wide under a sky that often holds a painter's palette of muted blues and greys. It lies 10.4 km south of Amos, QC (from Amos, QC: bearing 190°T), and is situated 6.9 km west of Saint-Marc-de-Figuery. The terrain here is a gentle topography of fertile farmland interspersed with patches of boreal forest, the dark green of spruce and fir a constant presence against the lighter hues of cultivated fields. A subtle scent of damp earth and pine needles often hangs in the air, especially after a rain, a fragrance that speaks of the deep, cool breath of the northern wilderness. The roads, often bordered by ditches and occasional stands of birch, wind their way through this country with a quiet purpose, connecting isolated farmsteads and the small, clustered heart of Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana itself. The light, particularly as evening approaches, can cast a luminous, almost ethereal glow across the land, softening the edges of the world and lending a contemplative stillness to the surroundings. The story of Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana is deeply intertwined with the agricultural settlement of Abitibi, a land carved from the wilderness by determined pioneers who sought a new life in the North. The economy here has long been anchored in the rich soil, with dairy farming and crop cultivation forming the backbone of local livelihoods, a practice passed down through generations. The distinctive character of Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana is shaped by this enduring connection to the land and the resilient spirit of its people, who have learned to live in harmony with the cycles of nature and the long, quiet winters. While grand landmarks may be few, the true distinction of Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana resides in the unpretentious beauty of its rural setting and the steady, unassuming rhythm of daily life, a testament to the enduring strength found in community and connection to the earth.
Au cœur de l'Abitibi, Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana s'ancre dans une terre où le temps semble s'étirer, baignée par une lumière crépusculaire qui teinte les vastes forêts de nuances d'or et de pourpre. Le paysage, fait de plaines doucement ondulantes et de cours d'eau sinueux comme l'Harricana, porte les cicatrices de l'exploitation forestière et l'empreinte patiente de l'agriculture, témoignages silencieux d'une histoire de pionniers qui ont bravé le froid et l'isolement. Ici, la vie de Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana se déploie au rythme des saisons, entre le labeur des champs et le murmure des rivières, où les traditions locales se tissent avec la mémoire des premières familles et l'héritage discret des peuples autochtones. Les lacs, miroirs d'un ciel immense, semblent retenir les secrets d'un territoire forgé par la nature et l'ingéniosité humaine, un écho lointain de la force tranquille qui anime ce coin du Québec.
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Explore Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana, 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: 48.472704, -78.138183. 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 Saint-Mathieu-d'Harricana includes the postal code (J9T), 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 |