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Le Petit-Six is a locality in Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Le Petit-Six is located at 48.5153°N, 71.6144°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G8C.
Le Petit-Six rests in quiet stillness along the banks of the La Petite Décharge, a landscape defined by the persistent pulse of moving water and the steady gaze of the Côte du Côtoyage. It lies 4.8 km south-east of Alma, QC (from Alma, QC: bearing 143°T), and is situated 14.2 km north-north-east of Hébertville. The current of the La Petite Décharge carries a cool, silver clarity, reflecting a sky that often turns the color of crushed violets as the sun retreats behind the rise of the land. Life in Le Petit-Six maintains a steadfast connection to the waterways that have long shaped the contours of the region, where the air holds a crisp, damp weight even in the height of summer. Local industry and the daily patterns of the people near the Côte du Côtoyage have historically mirrored the rugged utility of the surrounding terrain, favoring a life lived close to the water’s edge. While Lac Tommy sits five kilometers distant, its presence serves as a silent anchor for those who look toward the horizon, just as the expansive reach of Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon, located thirty-three kilometers away, defines the broader ecological boundaries of the district. The inhabitants of Le Petit-Six find their own quiet grace in the routine of the seasons, observing how the light clarifies the textures of the earth and the reeds at the riverbank when the day finally settles into shadow.
Le Petit-Six s'étire avec une humilité tranquille le long des rives de La Petite Décharge, là où le courant semble retenir son souffle pour mieux épouser les contours de la Côte du Côtoyage. Dans cette portion de la région d'Alma, l'air porte souvent une fraîcheur humide, rappelant la proximité des terres sauvages et des espaces vastes qui façonnent le caractère de ceux qui habitent ici. À quelques kilomètres, le Lac Tommy repose dans un silence minéral, tandis que plus loin, l'horizon s'élargit vers le Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon, dont la présence impose une rigueur naturelle à toute la contrée. Le Petit-Six observe le passage des heures sous une lumière changeante, celle-là même qui glisse sur les eaux calmes et souligne la rugosité des sols travaillés par les générations passées. L'économie locale, marquée par une relation directe avec la terre et l'eau, impose un rythme qui ne cherche jamais à se presser, préférant la constance des gestes répétés à l'agitation des grands centres. Ici, le paysage dicte sa propre loi, exigeant une attention particulière aux détails de la topographie et aux variations infimes du climat, offrant une présence solide, presque palpable, à quiconque s'arrête pour contempler ce segment singulier du territoire.
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| Location | Le Petit-Six, Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.515278°N, 71.614444°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G8C |
| 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 Le Petit-Six, 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 Petit-Six includes coordinates 48.515278°N, 71.614444°W, situated in Alma; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est. Postal FSA: G8C. 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.