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| Place | Starvation Point |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Lac-Croche; La Jacques-Cartier |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 47.465922 |
| Longitude | -72.159225 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G3L |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Village / hamlet |
| CGN ID | EPUWV |
Starvation Point is a locality in Lac-Croche; La Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Starvation Point is located at 47.4659°N, 72.1592°W.
Starvation Point, nestled within the vast expanse of Lac-Croche in La Jacques-Cartier, is a place where the land itself seems to hold its breath. It lies 14.3 km west of La Tour-de-la-Rivière-à-Moïse, QC (from La Tour-de-la-Rivière-à-Moïse, QC: bearing 278°T), and is situated 46.9 km east of La Tuque. Jagged granite peaks, softened by the moss and lichen that cling stubbornly to their faces, cradle a landscape of dense boreal forest. The pines and spruces stand sentinel, their dark green needles a constant hum against the sharp, clear air, while the ground beneath is a tapestry of fallen needles, vibrant fungi, and the occasional flash of a hardy wildflower. The air here carries the clean, sharp scent of pine resin and damp earth, a fragrance that intensifies with the shifting light, particularly as the sun dips low, casting long, indigo shadows that stretch and warp across the uneven terrain. Small, crystalline lakes, like scattered fragments of the sky, punctuate the woodlands, their still surfaces mirroring the stoic, ancient trees that surround them. The history of Starvation Point is etched not in grand monuments, but in the quiet persistence of those who have called this remote corner of Quebec home. For generations, the rhythm of life here has been dictated by the seasons and the bounty of the surrounding wilderness, a tradition that still informs the local economy, where forestry and a deep connection to the natural world remain paramount. The name itself, though stark, speaks to the challenges and resilience of early settlers, a reminder of the raw power of the environment they sought to tame. While no grand universities or bustling metropolises define Starvation Point, its true character lies in its profound sense of place, a quiet strength that resonates in the steadfast gaze of the mountains and the unbroken silence of the deep woods.
À Starvation Point, l'air frais des Laurentides caresse les rives où le lac Croche déploie ses eaux paisibles, miroirs fragiles du ciel changeant. Le paysage, sculpté par le temps, offre un relief doux, ponctué de forêts denses où le murmure des pins se mêle au chant lointain des oiseaux. L'histoire de Starvation Point est tissée dans la terre, dans les traces laissées par ceux qui ont cultivé ce sol généreux, cherchant dans la nature un gagne-pain modeste mais honnête, une économie ancrée dans le rythme lent des saisons. Les attraits de Starvation Point résident dans cette authenticité, dans la quiétude de ses étendues sauvages qui invitent à la contemplation, dans la qualité de la lumière qui, au crépuscule, embrase les cimes des arbres d'une lueur dorée. Le caractère de Starvation Point se révèle dans cette harmonie discrète avec son environnement, un héritage précieux fait de traditions simples et d'une connexion profonde avec le territoire.
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Explore Starvation Point, 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: 47.465922, -72.159225. 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 Starvation Point includes the postal code (G3L), 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 |