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Quai-de-la-Pipe is a locality in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec, Canada. It is classified as a village / hamlet. Quai-de-la-Pipe is located at 48.6500°N, 71.8397°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G8E.
Quai-de-la-Pipe rests quietly upon the expansive, wind-swept shore of Lac Saint-Jean, positioned where the terrain settles near the Côte du Côtoyage. It lies 17.7 km north-west of Alma, QC (from Alma, QC: bearing 309°T), and is situated 10.6 km west of Saint-Cœur-de-Marie. The water here holds a deep, metallic clarity, often reflecting the vast sky in shades of slate and bruised plum as the evening light fades across the Rivière Taillon. The land possesses a rugged, persistent character, shaped by the proximity of the water and the quiet endurance of the surrounding landscape. Visitors seeking the wilder edges of the region find Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon just 11 km away, where the terrain transitions into protected expanses of sand and boreal growth. Life in Quai-de-la-Pipe is defined by the elemental connection to the water, which has long served as a corridor for those navigating the edges of Saint-Henri-de-Taillon. The local economy and daily patterns remain anchored to the seasonal shifts of Lac Saint-Jean, mirroring the movements of a population that understands the necessity of responding to the lake’s moods. Historically, the site served as a vital maritime connection, a functional point of transition that allowed inhabitants to move goods and people across the water. Even now, the air carries a distinct, sharp freshness that rises from the Rivière Taillon, grounding the residents in a cycle of work and rest that feels as steady as the rising tide against the stone.
Quai-de-la-Pipe s'étire avec une simplicité presque minérale sur les rives du Lac Saint-Jean, là où la terre semble hésiter avant de se fondre dans l'immensité des eaux. Dans ce secteur de Saint-Henri-de-Taillon, l'air porte une fraîcheur particulière, celle qui monte des profondeurs du lac et s'attarde sur les galets de la Côte du Côtoyage. Les jours de grand vent, les vagues viennent lécher les abords de la Rivière Taillon, rappelant à quiconque s'y arrête que le paysage demeure soumis au rythme de ces courants anciens. La lumière du couchant y prend une teinte dorée qui s'accroche aux herbes hautes, révélant la texture rugueuse d'un sol façonné par les éléments. À quelques encablures, le Parc national de la Pointe-Taillon dessine une silhouette boisée sur l'horizon, offrant un contraste sauvage à la quiétude des berges habitées. Les activités humaines, discrètes, s'accordent à cette nature austère, où le labeur se confond souvent avec l'observation des caprices météorologiques. Quai-de-la-Pipe conserve ainsi ce caractère singulier, une présence humble face à l'étendue bleue, où chaque saison impose sa discipline et sa propre beauté, loin de l'agitation des grands centres.
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| Location | Quai-de-la-Pipe, Saint-Henri-de-Taillon; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.65°N, 71.839722°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | G8E |
| 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 Quai-de-la-Pipe, 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 Quai-de-la-Pipe includes coordinates 48.650000°N, 71.839722°W, situated in Saint-Henri-de-Taillon; Lac-Saint-Jean-Est. Postal FSA: G8E. 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.