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Taschereau is a municipality in Taschereau; Abitibi-Ouest, Quebec, Canada. It is a small community with a population of 898. Taschereau is located at 48.6628°N, 78.6848°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: J9Z.
Taschereau rests upon a landscape defined by the steady, dark flow of the Rivière du Lac Genest, carving its way through the rugged terrain of Abitibi-Ouest. It lies 41.4 km east-south-east of La Sarre, QC (from La Sarre, QC: bearing 113°T), and is situated 14.7 km east-south-east of Authier. The presence of the nearby Colline Kactinowetci provides a silent, elevated backdrop to the horizon, while the waters of Lac Taschereau wait just a kilometer away, holding the stillness of the boreal sky in their depths. As dusk settles, the light turns a bruised, metallic violet, clinging to the spruce needles and the damp earth with a quiet intensity that momentarily halts the movement of the day. Founded as a hub for the northern railway, Taschereau carries the long-standing influence of timber and agricultural settlement, where the echoes of iron wheels once signaled the pulse of the regional economy. Today, the pace of life reflects the surrounding geography, drawing a modest, resilient character from the proximity of Parc national d'Aiguebelle, which sits nineteen kilometers distant, preserving the wilder aspects of the terrain. Residents move through their routines with a grounded awareness of the seasons, noting how the frost arrives early to coat the Rivière du Lac Genest in a thin, glass-like skin, marking the transition from the labor of the harvest to the long, contemplative silence of the winter months.
Taschereau s'étire avec une patience minérale sur les terres de l'Abitibi-Ouest, là où le sol garde encore la mémoire des efforts acharnés pour défricher une nature sauvage et obstinée. La silhouette de la Colline Kactinowetci domine les environs, offrant un relief protecteur à ceux qui vivent au rythme des travaux de la terre et du bois, héritiers d'une colonisation bâtie sur le labeur. À proximité, les eaux de la Rivière du Lac Genest serpentent avec une lenteur tranquille, reflétant les ciels changeants qui s'étendent au-dessus des vastes horizons nordiques. À quelques pas, le Lac Taschereau semble retenir le souffle du vent, tandis que les vastes étendues du Parc national d'Aiguebelle, situé à une vingtaine de kilomètres, rappellent la puissance indomptable de la forêt boréale. Lorsque le crépuscule s'installe, une lumière particulière baigne Taschereau, soulignant la rudesse du terrain et la chaleur des foyers qui résistent au gel. L'air y possède une netteté tranchante, presque sacrée, qui rappelle aux habitants que leur existence demeure liée à cette géographie exigeante. Ici, la vie se définit par la présence constante de ces repères naturels, forgeant une identité simple où chaque journée se mesure à la patience du bois qui pousse et à l'immensité des espaces qui entourent les habitations.
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| Location | Taschereau, Taschereau; Abitibi-Ouest, Quebec |
| Coordinates | 48.6628°N, 78.684763°W |
| Timezone | Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4) |
| Postal FSA | J9Z |
| 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 Taschereau, 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 Taschereau includes coordinates 48.662800°N, 78.684763°W, situated in Taschereau; Abitibi-Ouest. Postal FSA: J9Z. 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.