Le Barrage-Gravel-1, Quebec Weather
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About Le Barrage-Gravel-1, Quebec
Le Barrage-Gravel-1 is a locality in Lac-Pikauba; Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Le Barrage-Gravel-1 is located at 47.7552°N, 70.7503°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G4A.
Le Barrage-Gravel-1 stands as a quiet sentinel where the rugged terrain of Lac-Pikauba meets the persistent flow of the Rivière Malbaie. It lies 39.4 km north-north-west of Baie-Saint-Paul, QC (from Baie-Saint-Paul, QC: bearing 333°T), and is situated 29.5 km west-north-west of Notre-Dame-des-Monts. The water here moves with a deliberate, dark weight, pressing against the structure as it nears the La Chouenne. Lac Gravel sits immediately adjacent, its surface reflecting the sharp, coniferous silhouettes that define the skyline. During the brief, intense hours of dusk, the light loses its heat, turning the surrounding slopes into deep shadows that seem to hold their breath against the encroaching chill. Nearby, the vast expanse of Parc national des Grands-Jardins influences the character of the land, casting an atmosphere of protected wildness over the vicinity. The presence of Le Barrage-Gravel-1 serves as a reminder of the human effort required to harness the wild currents of the region for industrial and logistical utility. Life in this part of Charlevoix is dictated by the seasons, where the movement of water and the management of natural resources have long shaped the local economy. The air carries a sharp, metallic scent of spruce and damp stone, a sensory reminder of the relentless work that built the infrastructure of the province. Those who frequent the periphery of the Rivière Malbaie understand that the environment demands a certain stoicism, as the cold winds sweeping down from the higher elevations often dictate the pace of the day.
Le Barrage-Gravel-1 s’impose comme une sentinelle de pierre et d’eau, s’étirant avec une rectitude austère le long des berges tourmentées de la Rivière Malbaie. Dans cette contrée où le souffle du vent semble porter les échos des reliefs anciens, la masse liquide du Lac Gravel s’immobilise contre le béton, offrant un miroir sombre aux sommets qui se dessinent vers La Chouenne. L’air y possède une densité particulière, une morsure glacée qui rappelle la proximité des étendues sauvages du Parc national des Grands-Jardins, situé à quelques lieues seulement. Ici, l’ouvrage hydraulique ne se contente pas de dompter le courant ; il dicte une cadence silencieuse à la terre, imposant sa présence massive aux forêts qui tentent de reprendre leurs droits sur les rives. Le Barrage-Gravel-1 observe la lumière du crépuscule glisser sur les crêtes, transformant le granite en une matière presque liquide sous le ciel changeant. La rudesse du terrain, façonnée par une géologie impitoyable, imprègne chaque geste lié à la gestion des eaux, liant les hommes à cette force brute et indomptable qui traverse la vallée. Dans ce silence minéral, le temps semble suspendu, laissant place à la seule respiration du courant qui s'écoule inlassablement vers l'aval.
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| Location | Le Barrage-Gravel-1, Lac-Pikauba; Charlevoix, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 47.75525°N, 70.750275°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 Le Barrage-Gravel-1, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Le Barrage-Gravel-1, 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 Le Barrage-Gravel-1 includes coordinates 47.755250°N, 70.750275°W, situated in Lac-Pikauba; Charlevoix. 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.