La Ferme-Rioux, Quebec — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, ECCC alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, marine and fishing conditions with a solunar forecast, soil and crop conditions for La Ferme-Rioux in Rimouski; Rimouski-Neigette.
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La Ferme-Rioux is a locality in Rimouski; Rimouski-Neigette, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. La Ferme-Rioux is located at 48.3569°N, 68.7964°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G5L.
La Ferme-Rioux rests along the salt-scented edge of the St. Lawrence, where the land yields to the heavy, grey pull of the tide. It lies 38.1 km north-east of Trois-Pistoles, QC (from Trois-Pistoles, QC: bearing 47°T), and is situated 8.7 km north-east of Saint-Fabien. The local terrain defines itself through the Le Chocolat, a stretch of coastline where the air holds a permanent, bracing chill that seems to sharpen the edges of the horizon. Nearby, the Rivière du Sud-Ouest cuts a quiet path toward the water, its current often muted by the coastal winds. Just a short distance away, the protected reaches of Parc national du Bic offer a sanctuary of craggy bluffs and sheltered coves, while the waters of Lac à Crapauds provide a still, dark contrast to the restless movement of the sea. At dusk, the light here turns a bruised, metallic violet, casting long shadows over the fields and making the salt-crusted stone walls seem to hum with a low, ancient energy. Life in La Ferme-Rioux remains closely aligned with the seasonal shifts of the Rimouski-Neigette region, where the economy has long been shaped by the intersection of maritime heritage and the persistent demands of the soil. The inhabitants maintain a focus on the land, with agricultural practices that have evolved alongside the changing tides of the St. Lawrence. While the pace of the day is dictated by the turning of the weather, there is a persistent, industrious spirit that keeps the local character rooted in its history. The proximity to the coast ensures that the maritime influence is never far from the thoughts of those who live here, as the rhythmic sound of the waves serves as a constant, underlying pulse to the daily labor.
La Ferme-Rioux se dresse face à l'immensité changeante du Saint-Laurent, là où l'air marin s'imprègne d'une fraîcheur saline qui sculpte les terres depuis des générations. Dans ce secteur nommé Le Chocolat, le terrain s'incline doucement vers la Rivière du Sud-Ouest, dont le cours sinueux accompagne le labeur quotidien des habitants et la persistance d'une mémoire agricole héritée des premiers défricheurs. À peine à un kilomètre de distance, le Parc national du Bic déploie ses reliefs accidentés, offrant une frontière naturelle où la roche et la forêt se rencontrent dans un silence solennel. À cinq kilomètres plus loin, le Lac à Crapauds demeure un miroir discret, captant les derniers reflets cuivrés du crépuscule. La Ferme-Rioux puise sa force dans cette géographie austère et lumineuse, où la rudesse des hivers québécois rencontre la patience des hommes qui travaillent le sol. Chaque souffle de vent venant du large rappelle la proximité des marées, tandis que la tranquillité des champs cultivés souligne une existence simple, rythmée par la lumière changeante qui glisse sur les rivages. Ici, la terre porte en elle une dignité tranquille, loin des agitations, dans le calme absolu de ces espaces vastes et familiers.
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| Location | La Ferme-Rioux, Rimouski; Rimouski-Neigette, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.356944°N, 68.796389°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G5L |
| 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 La Ferme-Rioux, 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 La Ferme-Rioux includes coordinates 48.356944°N, 68.796389°W, situated in Rimouski; Rimouski-Neigette. Postal FSA: G5L. 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.