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Lac-Rouge-Nord is a hamlet in Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez; Matawinie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Lac-Rouge-Nord is located at 46.1933°N, 73.7075°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J6E.
Lac-Rouge-Nord rests in a quiet fold of the landscape near the Mont Saint-Jean, sheltered by the dense, resilient timber of the Matawinie region. It lies 27.8 km north-west of Joliette, QC (from Joliette, QC: bearing 313°T), and is situated 9.9 km south-south-east of Saint-Côme. The water here holds a stillness that mirrors the surrounding slopes, with Lac Patrick sitting so close to the shoreline that the two bodies of water seem to breathe in unison through the earth. As evening approaches, the light thins and stretches across the surface of Lac-Rouge-Nord, turning the dark water into a sheet of hammered copper that catches the fading warmth of the day. The air carries the sharp, clean scent of cedar and damp stone, a constant reminder of the rugged Canadian Shield that defines the horizon. Life in Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez moves with the steady, purposeful flow of the Rivière L'Assomption, which winds its way through the territory, sustaining the local character. While the distant roar of Chutes Mason marks the wilder reaches of the region, the immediate surroundings favor the quiet persistence of those who have made their homes along these banks. Generations have worked this land, finding a balance between the demands of the terrain and a life defined by the seasonal shifts of the forest. The economy remains rooted in the deep resources of the province, reflecting a tradition of stewardship where the people and the woods maintain a respectful, long-standing proximity.
Lac-Rouge-Nord s'étire dans une langueur sereine sous la garde attentive du Mont Saint-Jean, là où la terre semble retenir son souffle avant que le jour ne décline. La présence immédiate du Lac Patrick, dont les eaux se confondent presque avec celles qui bordent le secteur, impose une quiétude minérale à ce relief tourmenté par les glaciations anciennes. À proximité, le courant vigoureux de la Rivière L'Assomption sculpte le sol, serpentant entre les conifères et les collines dans un mouvement perpétuel qui dicte le rythme des journées. L'air y possède cette densité particulière des matins de Matawinie, chargée d'une humidité fraîche qui monte du lit des eaux, tandis que le souvenir des Chutes Mason, situées à une distance respectable, semble hanter le silence environnant par un grondement sourd. Dans cette contrée façonnée par une agriculture de subsistance devenue au fil des décennies une terre d'accueil pour ceux qui cherchent la solitude, Lac-Rouge-Nord conserve une noblesse brute. Les habitations se fondent dans les replis du terrain, observant le passage des nuages bas sur les sommets environnants. La lumière, lorsqu'elle frappe les rives, transforme le paysage en une étendue d'ocre et d'ombre, révélant la persistance d'une vie simple, indifférente aux agitations du monde, tournée uniquement vers la patience des éléments naturels.
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| Location | Lac-Rouge-Nord, Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez; Matawinie, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 46.193333°N, 73.7075°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | J6E |
| 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 Lac-Rouge-Nord, 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 Lac-Rouge-Nord includes coordinates 46.193333°N, 73.707500°W, situated in Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez; Matawinie. Postal FSA: J6E. 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.