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Barrage-de-Saint-Narcisse is a locality in Saint-Narcisse; Les Chenaux, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Barrage-de-Saint-Narcisse is located at 46.5519°N, 72.4308°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G8V.
Barrage-de-Saint-Narcisse holds the steady, muscular energy of the Rivière Batiscan as it courses through the quiet terrain of Les Chenaux. It lies 24.8 km north-north-east of Trois-Rivières, QC (from Trois-Rivières, QC: bearing 20°T), and is situated 3.5 km east-south-east of Saint-Narcisse. The water presses against the concrete barrier, creating a low, constant hum that resonates through the damp air near the Coteau Normandin. Just two kilometers downstream, the Chutes de la Cheminée spill over the rock with a white, frantic clarity, contrasting against the stillness found seven kilometers away at the edges of Lac Thibeault. In the late afternoon, the light catches the spray of the river, turning the mist into something heavy and silver, while the surrounding land rests in the patient shadow of the trees. The presence of Barrage-de-Saint-Narcisse marks the intersection of human industry and the persistent movement of the water, a site where the local economy has long looked to the river for its strength. Generations have lived with the sound of the current shaping their daily habits, finding a grounded purpose in the management of the flow. Life here carries the weight of the seasons, moving with the freezing of the banks in winter and the sudden, rushing abundance of the spring thaw. The local character is defined by this proximity to the power of the Rivière Batiscan, where the work of the day is measured by the steady, unrelenting pulse of the water against the stone.
Barrage-de-Saint-Narcisse s'impose comme une présence singulière sur les rives de la Rivière Batiscan, où l'eau semble ralentir son cours pour épouser la mémoire du sol. La lumière du soir y possède une épaisseur particulière, étirant les ombres des arbres sur les berges alors que le tumulte des Chutes de la Cheminée, situées à deux kilomètres à peine, parvient aux oreilles comme une rumeur ancienne, constante et apaisante. À sept kilomètres de là, le Lac Thibeault attend, miroir immobile reflétant la rigueur d'un climat qui façonne autant le caractère des gens que la roche elle-même. Près de Coteau Normandin, le travail des hommes a dompté la force du courant, transformant l'énergie brute en une respiration régulière qui soutient le quotidien. Il existe une sobriété dans ce paysage, une manière de se tenir debout face aux éléments qui rappelle la persévérance des générations ayant bâti sur ces terres. Dans le silence qui suit le crépuscule, Barrage-de-Saint-Narcisse semble attendre, suspendu entre la puissance de la Rivière Batiscan et la quiétude des bois environnants, affirmant son identité sans artifice, fidèle à une géographie que le temps façonne avec une lenteur impériale.
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| Location | Barrage-de-Saint-Narcisse, Saint-Narcisse; Les Chenaux, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 46.551944°N, 72.430833°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G8V |
| Area Code | 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), Environment and Climate Change Canada |
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Barrage-de-Saint-Narcisse, Quebec, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, ECCC extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modelled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES satellite imagery. Additional sections may include marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live Water Survey of Canada river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Barrage-de-Saint-Narcisse includes coordinates 46.551944°N, 72.430833°W, situated in Saint-Narcisse; Les Chenaux. Postal FSA: G8V. Telephone area code: 263, 354, 367, 418, 438, 450, 514, 579, 581, 819, 873. Timezone: Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4).
Weather data is sourced from Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov, with a modelled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from Water Survey of Canada (WSC) via the ECCC GeoMet realtime hydrometric feed. Marine and solunar data are modelled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 and is public domain.