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| Place | Shannon |
| Type | Town |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Shannon; La Jacques-Cartier |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 46.889296 |
| Longitude | -71.518502 |
| Population | 6,432 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G3S |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | ESKJV |
Shannon is a town in Shannon; La Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a town. Shannon is located at 46.8893°N, 71.5185°W.
The town of Shannon occupies a quiet reach of land where the earth rises toward the Colline Stony Ridge. It lies 19.2 km north-west of Vieux-Cap-Rouge, QC (from Vieux-Cap-Rouge, QC: bearing 319°T), and is situated 12.6 km south-west of Lac-Delage. The Rivière Jacques-Cartier defines the local geography, its currents carving a path through the terrain with a persistent, low-frequency hum that anchors the atmosphere. Four kilometers away, the still waters of Lac Griffin offer a silent counterpoint to the movement of the river, reflecting the heavy, bruised light of late autumn afternoons. Here, the air holds a crisp edge, smelling of damp stone and pine needles, while the landscape maintains a rugged composure that feels indifferent to the passing of seasons. Life in Shannon continues with a steady, pragmatic focus, shaped by a history that leans into the wilder character of the surrounding woods. Local industry reflects this relationship with the terrain, finding its footing in a blend of small-scale enterprise and the quiet maintenance of a landscape that demands attention. Residents move through their days with a deliberate pace, respecting the boundaries of the forest and the pull of the water. Even as the sun slips behind the Colline Stony Ridge, casting long shadows across the valley, Shannon feels entirely present, holding its own against the vast, dark expanse of the Canadian interior.
Shannon s’étire avec une lenteur tranquille le long de la Rivière Jacques-Cartier, là où le courant semble parfois suspendre son souffle pour mieux épouser les courbes du relief. À l’approche du crépuscule, la lumière décline sur la Colline Stony Ridge, baignant les pentes d’une teinte cuivrée qui souligne la rudesse protectrice du sol. Non loin, le Lac Griffin repose dans un silence minéral, retenant les reflets d’un ciel qui change de texture avec l’arrivée des brises fraîches. L’histoire de Shannon demeure indissociable de ces terres où les premiers défrichements ont tracé des sentiers durables, favorisant une existence portée par la terre et l’eau. Les activités qui animent Shannon se déploient dans une harmonie rigoureuse avec les cycles naturels, marquées par une constance héritée des familles qui, par leur labeur, ont su transformer le paysage en un foyer pérenne. Ici, chaque saison impose son rythme singulier, qu’il s’agisse de l’éveil des rives ou de la quiétude hivernale qui transforme le panorama en une étendue immobile. L’identité de Shannon réside dans cet équilibre entre la force tranquille de la Rivière Jacques-Cartier et la présence immuable de ses reliefs, offrant aux résidents une respiration propre à la géographie de ce territoire.
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Explore Shannon, 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: 46.889296, -71.518502. 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 Shannon includes the postal code (G3S), 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 Shannon 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 |