Chemin-des-Buttes, Quebec Weather

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About Chemin-des-Buttes, Quebec

Chemin-des-Buttes is a locality in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine; Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Chemin-des-Buttes is located at 47.3989°N, 61.7825°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G4T.

Chemin-des-Buttes rests within the sweeping, salt-crusted expanse of the Butte Ronde, where the land holds the quiet gravity of a place shaped by the persistent currents of the St. Lawrence. It lies 7.1 km east-north-east of Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC (from Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, QC: bearing 68°T), and is situated 6.2 km east-north-east of Cap-aux-Meules. The terrain here is defined by rolling, open slopes that catch the low, golden light of late afternoon, casting long shadows that emphasize the sparse, resilient vegetation clinging to the soil. Two kilometers away, the quiet waters of Le Grand Barachois mirror the shifting moods of the sky, while the distant, protected reaches of the Réserve nationale de faune de la pointe de l'Est anchor the horizon thirty-two kilometers to the east. The air carries a constant, bracing salinity, a reminder that Chemin-des-Buttes exists in a tenuous balance between the firm earth and the encroaching tide. Life in Chemin-des-Buttes reflects the pragmatic endurance of those who have long looked to the sea for sustenance, maintaining a character forged by the isolation and vastness of the archipelago. The local economy persists through a blend of traditional maritime pursuits and a modest, steady engagement with the land, honoring a history that prizes self-reliance above all else. Daily routines follow the turning of the tides and the seasonal migrations of birds, creating a cadence that feels as natural as the wind moving across the hills. Even as the modern world shifts around it, Chemin-des-Buttes retains an intentional simplicity, grounded in the clarity of the horizon and the persistent, rhythmic pulse of the surrounding waters.

Chemin-des-Buttes s’étire avec une humilité tenace le long des rives du Saint-Laurent, là où le vent sculpte le relief du Butte Ronde en courbes douces et persistantes. L’air y possède une salinité vive qui semble aiguiser les contours des maisons, tandis que la lumière déclinante du soir baigne les champs d’une clarté presque liquide, révélant la patience des terres façonnées par les générations. À quelques encablures, le Grand Barachois offre ses eaux calmes aux oiseaux migrateurs, marquant le rythme d’une existence dictée par les marées et la proximité de l’horizon maritime. Le passé acadien imprègne les gestes quotidiens, une persévérance silencieuse qui se lit dans la manière dont les habitants entretiennent leurs parcelles et observent le large. Plus loin, vers le nord-est, la Réserve nationale de faune de la pointe de l'Est protège la fragilité des milieux dunaires, soulignant la rudesse magnifique de ce territoire insulaire. Chemin-des-Buttes demeure ainsi, balayé par les souffles salés du golfe, un espace où la terre et l’eau se rencontrent dans une entente ancienne, sans artifice, sous un ciel immense qui domine chaque regard porté vers le large.

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About This Chemin-des-Buttes, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Chemin-des-Buttes, 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 Chemin-des-Buttes includes coordinates 47.398889°N, 61.782500°W, situated in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine; Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine. Postal FSA: G4T. 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.