Le Croche-du-Criard, Quebec Weather
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About Le Croche-du-Criard, Quebec
Le Croche-du-Criard is a locality in Sainte-Félicité; La Matanie, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Le Croche-du-Criard is located at 48.8983°N, 67.3700°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G4W.
Le Croche-du-Criard rests along the rugged shoreline of the St. Lawrence, where the salt-heavy air clings to the cliffs near the Côte à Marguerite. It lies 13.2 km east-north-east of Matane, QC (from Matane, QC: bearing 62°T), and is situated 15.2 km west-south-west of Grosses-Roches. The terrain here rises sharply from the tide, marked by a cooling mist that gathers in the hollows as the sun retreats behind the horizon. Inland, the landscape shifts toward the quiet stillness of Lac Anatole, located about 5 km away, while the Rivière Petite Matane flows steadily about 6 km from the shore. The light at dusk hits the water with a sharp, silver clarity, illuminating the raw transition between the deep maritime expanse and the dense, dark growth of the coastal slope. Life in Le Croche-du-Criard draws its vitality from the persistent pull of the sea and the quiet demands of the northern climate. The local economy persists through a grounded reliance on the bounty of the St. Lawrence, with families maintaining the traditions of the coast that have sustained them for generations. Beyond the immediate shoreline, the proximity of the Rivière Petite Matane and Lac Anatole provides a sanctuary for those who look toward the interior, where the pace of the day is measured by the changing tides rather than the clock. Even in the stillness of the afternoon, one can feel the weight of the wind against the land, a constant reminder of the elemental forces that define the character of Le Croche-du-Criard.
Le Croche-du-Criard s’étire sur les rives vastes du Saint-Laurent, là où le souffle salin rencontre la rudesse des terres de Sainte-Félicité, dans La Matanie. À l’horizon, la lumière du crépuscule dépose une teinte d’étain sur les eaux, tandis que le rivage, tout près de la Côte à Marguerite, semble retenir le silence des siècles. Le paysage s’organise autour de cette rencontre permanente entre le minéral et le fleuve, un espace où la terre ferme défie l’immensité mouvante. À environ cinq kilomètres, les eaux calmes du Lac Anatole offrent un contrepoint paisible à la houle maritime, alors que, six kilomètres plus loin, la Rivière Petite Matane trace son sillage discret à travers le terrain vallonné. Dans l’économie quotidienne, l’héritage agricole persiste malgré les vents qui sculptent les arbres, rappelant la ténacité des familles ayant défriché ces sols ingrats pour y établir leurs foyers. Le Croche-du-Criard porte en lui cette identité particulière des lieux de bord de mer, où le rythme des marées dicte une existence sobre, façonnée par la proximité du froid et la générosité saisonnière des terres. Ici, le ciel paraît plus immense, enveloppant chaque demeure d’un manteau d’air pur qui semble purifier les pensées et ralentir le pas des hommes.
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| Location | Le Croche-du-Criard, Sainte-Félicité; La Matanie, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.898333°N, 67.37°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G4W |
| 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 Croche-du-Criard, Quebec Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Le Croche-du-Criard, 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 Croche-du-Criard includes coordinates 48.898333°N, 67.370000°W, situated in Sainte-Félicité; La Matanie. Postal FSA: G4W. 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.