Big Dam, Quebec Weather
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About Big Dam, Quebec
Big Dam is a locality in Shannon; La Jacques-Cartier, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Big Dam is located at 46.8925°N, 71.5242°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G3S.
Big Dam sits firmly against the rising terrain of the Colline Stony Ridge, where the persistent current of the Rivière Jacques-Cartier defines the movement of the landscape. It lies 19.7 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 water here carries a cold, clear weight, cutting through the earth with a steady intensity that gathers in the shadows of the surrounding trees. At dusk, the light catches the surface of the Rivière Jacques-Cartier, turning the flow into a polished silver ribbon that anchors the quiet reach of Big Dam to the land. Nearby, the stillness of the terrain is punctuated by the presence of Lac Griffin, located four kilometers away, which holds the reflection of the sky in a basin of quiet, undisturbed water. The history of Big Dam remains tied to the power of the water and the rugged character of the surrounding heights. Life in this part of Shannon moves with the practical demands of a landscape that requires a steady hand, where the local economy reflects a long engagement with the natural resources of the region. Residents observe the change of seasons with a focus on the practicalities of the land, finding a sense of stability in the persistent, cold pulse of the river. The atmosphere is marked by the straightforward industry of those who have made their home near the Colline Stony Ridge, where the air retains a sharp, clean clarity that persists through the changing light of the day.
Big Dam s’étire avec une humilité minérale le long des rives de la Rivière Jacques-Cartier, là où le courant impose une cadence lente aux journées qui s'étirent. Le terrain, marqué par la proximité immédiate de la Colline Stony Ridge, offre un relief qui capte les dernières lueurs dorées avant que l’ombre ne glisse sur les versants boisés. À quelques encablures, le Lac Griffin repose dans un silence dense, ses eaux sombres gardant la mémoire des bois environnants. L’air, chargé d'une humidité fraîche propre à ce bassin, porte en lui la rigueur des hivers passés et la promesse persistante du printemps. Autour de Big Dam, le paysage se compose de roches et de conifères qui semblent veiller sur les activités humaines, qu’il s’agisse de l’entretien des terres ou de l'exploitation forestière qui a longtemps dicté le rythme local. La vie ici se déploie sans artifice, rythmée par le mouvement constant de la Rivière Jacques-Cartier qui sculpte inlassablement les berges. En observant la Colline Stony Ridge dominer l’horizon, on perçoit une permanence dans cette terre où le travail de l’homme s’ajuste avec respect aux exigences de la nature, créant une atmosphère où chaque geste semble répondre à la géographie austère et magnifique de ce secteur.
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| Location | Big Dam, Shannon; La Jacques-Cartier, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 46.8925°N, 71.524167°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G3S |
| 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 |
About This Big Dam, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Big Dam, 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 Big Dam includes coordinates 46.892500°N, 71.524167°W, situated in Shannon; La Jacques-Cartier. Postal FSA: G3S. 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.