L'Épinglette-des-Lacs, Quebec Weather
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About L'Épinglette-des-Lacs, Quebec
L'Épinglette-des-Lacs is a administrative sector in L'Anse-Saint-Jean; Le Fjord-du-Saguenay, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. L'Épinglette-des-Lacs is located at 48.0008°N, 70.4383°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G4A.
L'Épinglette-des-Lacs rests within a rugged reach of the Canadian Shield, where the earth pushes upward in dense, forested ridges near the Côte à François. It lies 30.3 km west-north-west of Secteur des Huit-Lacs, QC (from Secteur des Huit-Lacs, QC: bearing 281°T), and is situated 14.0 km west of Le Lac-Emmuraillé. The terrain holds a profound stillness, defined by the immediate presence of Lac Épinglette, whose dark, reflective surface captures the changing grey of the northern sky. Six kilometers away, the Rivière Malbaie carves its path through the stone, a constant, low-frequency hum beneath the wind that moves through the spruce and balsam. The air here carries a sharp clarity, especially as the light thins at dusk, turning the slopes into silhouettes that seem to hold their breath against the coming frost. Life surrounding L'Épinglette-des-Lacs draws its character from the proximity of Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie, which anchors the identity of the region in the preservation of its vertical, wild geography. The economy of L'Anse-Saint-Jean and its surroundings has long been shaped by the stubborn demands of the timber trade and the seasonal shifts of a landscape that does not yield easily to human passage. Residents carry on with a practical focus, their routines shaped by the necessity of clearing snow and navigating the steep, winding transitions between the high ground and the valley floors. Traditions here are quiet, rooted in the seasonal cycles of the fjord and the forest, where the resilience of the people mirrors the endurance of the land itself.
L'Épinglette-des-Lacs s'étire dans une quiétude minérale, là où les reliefs s'inclinent avec une lenteur presque imperceptible vers la Côte à François. Le Lac Épinglette, miroir sombre et immobile, semble retenir le souffle du paysage, tandis qu’à seulement six kilomètres, la Rivière Malbaie poursuit son cours infatigable vers les profondeurs du territoire. La lumière du crépuscule glisse sur les crêtes environnantes, révélant une rudesse familière que seul le silence peut apaiser. À une dizaine de kilomètres, le Parc national des Hautes-Gorges-de-la-Rivière-Malbaie impose sa présence massive, un rappel constant de la force géologique qui façonne ce secteur. Dans L'Épinglette-des-Lacs, le quotidien se mesure aux variations de l'air frais qui descend des hauteurs, balayant les traces d'une occupation humaine modeste et patiente. Les habitants observent le passage des heures sous un ciel qui paraît s'ouvrir davantage à mesure que l'ombre gagne les vallons. Il subsiste ici une forme d'équilibre fragile, une manière de vivre en retrait des grands axes, où chaque journée se déploie sans artifice, portée par le bruissement du vent dans les arbres et la présence constante des eaux froides qui structurent tout l'horizon.
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| Location | L'Épinglette-des-Lacs, L'Anse-Saint-Jean; Le Fjord-du-Saguenay, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.000833°N, 70.438333°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G4A |
| 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 L'Épinglette-des-Lacs, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for L'Épinglette-des-Lacs, 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 L'Épinglette-des-Lacs includes coordinates 48.000833°N, 70.438333°W, situated in L'Anse-Saint-Jean; Le Fjord-du-Saguenay. Postal FSA: G4A. 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.