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Le Quai-à-Lessard is a locality in Causapscal; La Matapédia, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a small locality. Le Quai-à-Lessard is located at 48.3589°N, 67.2325°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G5J.
Le Quai-à-Lessard sits nestled against the steady, cold pulse of the Rivière Causapscal, where the land rises sharply toward the shadowed silhouette of the Colline de la Tortue. It lies 18.8 km south-east of Amqui, QC (from Amqui, QC: bearing 128°T), and is situated 10.8 km south-east of Lac-au-Saumon. The air here holds a crisp, damp weight, smelling of damp cedar and the mineral sharpness of shifting currents. At dusk, the light clings to the water’s edge in long, bruised ribbons of violet and grey, softening the rugged incline of the nearby slopes. It is a landscape defined by the persistent motion of the river, which carves a narrow, winding path through the dense, dark growth of the valley, leaving the terrain feeling both ancient and entirely immediate. The character of Le Quai-à-Lessard draws its strength from a long history of timber and the rugged persistence of those who worked the surrounding woods. Life here moves in alignment with the seasonal shifts of the Rivière Causapscal, a waterway that has long served as the silent backbone of the local economy. While the quietude of the valley is profound, the presence of Lac du Dix, located eight kilometers away, offers a deep, still counterpoint to the restless energy of the river. Traditions here remain tied to the land, maintained by the quiet industry of families who understand the specific, demanding temperament of the terrain.
Le Quai-à-Lessard se déploie avec une discrétion minérale sur les rives de la Rivière Causapscal, là où le courant semble ralentir pour épouser les courbes du terrain accidenté. À l'ombre protectrice de la Colline de la Tortue, ce secteur conserve une intimité que seule une terre façonnée par les eaux peut offrir à ceux qui l’habitent. Lorsque le jour décline, une clarté argentée descend sur la vallée, soulignant les reliefs boisés qui entourent les parcelles agricoles et les habitations dispersées. La présence du Lac du Dix, situé à quelques lieues, exerce une influence apaisante sur la fraîcheur de l'air, rappelant la proximité constante des éléments sauvages dans ce quotidien rythmé par la rigueur du climat. Le Quai-à-Lessard incarne une persévérance silencieuse, portée par une mémoire qui s'accroche aux berges comme les racines des conifères aux sols rocailleux. Les activités traditionnelles, liées depuis toujours à la gestion des terres et à la gestion des ressources forestières, imprègnent les lieux d'une gravité tranquille. Ici, la vie s'écoule sans artifice, dans le respect d'une géographie imposante qui dicte ses propres lois, offrant aux regards attentifs la beauté dépouillée d'un paysage où chaque pierre et chaque méandre de la Rivière Causapscal racontent une part essentielle de l'histoire locale.
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| Location | Le Quai-à-Lessard, Causapscal; La Matapédia, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.358889°N, 67.2325°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G5J |
| 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 Quai-à-Lessard, 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 Quai-à-Lessard includes coordinates 48.358889°N, 67.232500°W, situated in Causapscal; La Matapédia. Postal FSA: G5J. 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.