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| Place | Uhakamiskua |
| Type | Named Locality |
| Province / Territory | Quebec (QC) |
| Location | Petit-Mécatina; Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent |
| Country | Canada |
| Latitude | 51.486111 |
| Longitude | -58.695 |
| Postal Code (FSA) | G4X |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Importance | Town |
| CGN ID | EJWCX |
Uhakamiskua is a locality in Petit-Mécatina; Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a town. Uhakamiskua is located at 51.4861°N, 58.6950°W.
Uhakamiskua rests in a remote expanse of the Petit-Mécatina region, defined by a rugged, wind-scoured terrain that yields slowly to the persistent chill of the north. It lies 75.3 km north-north-east of Gros-Mécatina, QC (from Gros-Mécatina, QC: bearing 14°T), and is situated 1.6 km north of Kaiakuanakanti Uta. The landscape surrounding Uhakamiskua is dominated by the presence of the Rivière Saint-Augustin, which carves a deliberate path through the rock, and the nearby Colline Burnt, whose dark, weathered slopes rise abruptly against the horizon. Beneath a sky that often holds the bruised violet light of late afternoon, the earth feels ancient and indifferent, marked by the presence of Lac Shutler situated just seven kilometers away. The air here carries a sharp, metallic clarity, tasting of stone and cold water, while the silence of the surrounding wilderness suggests a world that has long prioritized the endurance of the land over the clamor of human passage. The history of Uhakamiskua is bound to the seasonal movements of those who have navigated the Rivière Saint-Augustin for generations, relying on the river’s currents as a vital artery for transit and subsistence. Economic life in this corner of Le Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent remains quiet, focused on the traditional practices that respect the harsh realities of the climate and the necessity of self-reliance. While modern maps delineate the borders of these northern reaches, the daily experience of Uhakamiskua is shaped by the practical demands of the season, where the turning of the light and the freezing of the waterways dictate the pace of life. There is a singular beauty in the way the land holds its own counsel, offering little to the visitor but demanding much from those who call the vicinity of the Colline Burnt their home.
Uhakamiskua s'étire avec une patience minérale sur les terres sauvages de Petit-Mécatina, là où la lumière décline en teintes d'ambre sur les reliefs accidentés. À proximité de la Colline Burnt, le terrain exige une humilité constante face à l'immensité du Golfe-du-Saint-Laurent. Les eaux de la Rivière Saint-Augustin serpentent avec une vigueur froide, traçant un sillon sombre à travers la rocaille et la toundra arbustive. À sept kilomètres de là, le Lac Shutler demeure un miroir immobile, conservant les secrets d'un climat rude qui façonne le caractère des lieux. La vie quotidienne à Uhakamiskua se règle sur les pulsations du vent et le passage des marées, dans une économie tournée vers les ressources que la terre et le courant offrent avec parcimonie. Les traditions locales, nourries par les racines autochtones, imprègnent chaque geste de ceux qui habitent ce versant du monde. L'air y est vif, chargé du sel marin et de l'odeur des résineux, tandis que le crépuscule enveloppe les rives d'une clarté surnaturelle, soulignant la rudesse magnifique de la topographie. Rien ici ne semble superflu ; tout appartient à la pierre, au courant et à la persistance d'une présence humaine qui, humblement, s'ajuste au rythme inaltérable de la côte.
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Explore Uhakamiskua, 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: 51.486111, -58.695. 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 Uhakamiskua includes the postal code (G4X), 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 Uhakamiskua 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 |