Trois-Pistoles, Quebec Weather

Marine forecast and fishing conditions near Trois-Pistoles.

Flight conditions near Trois-Pistoles. Data source: locating…

About Trois-Pistoles, Quebec

Trois-Pistoles is a town in Trois-Pistoles; Les Basques, Quebec, Canada. It has a population of approximately 3,115. Trois-Pistoles is located at 48.1256°N, 69.1754°W. It observes Eastern Time (UTC−5 / −4). Postal code area: G5R.

Trois-Pistoles rests upon the cooling salt-air edge of the St. Lawrence, where the land tilts toward the water and the horizon stretches into a wide, gray-blue clarity. It lies 40.3 km east of Tadoussac, QC (from Tadoussac, QC: bearing 94°T), and is situated 30.4 km south-east of Les Escoumins. The Rivière des Trois Pistoles carves a path through the terrain, meeting the larger waterway near the La Batoche, creating a landscape defined by the persistent motion of tides and currents. Inland, the terrain holds a quieter weight, with the stillness of Lac du Marin-à-Gouin situated about 8 km away, while the distant, rugged silhouettes of Parc national du Bic lie about 38 km away to the east. At dusk, the light here turns thin and silver, catching the spray from the river as it pulls against the shore, reminding anyone watching that the earth is constantly shifting beneath the quiet intensity of the wind. The history of Trois-Pistoles is anchored in the movement of people and goods along the St. Lawrence, a geography that dictated the survival of those who first arrived to harvest the sea and the timber. Economic life has long leaned into these natural rhythms, finding stability in the industries that draw from the surrounding basin, from the processing of regional resources to the steady service of those traveling the coastal routes. While the early days relied heavily on the bounty of the river and the forest, modern life has shifted toward a careful maintenance of these roots, keeping the workshops and small-scale operations functional and lean. The air carries the faint, sharp scent of damp wood and brine, a reminder of the labor that continues to shape the day-to-day existence of those living along the banks. Cultural life in Trois-Pistoles maintains a distinct character, shaped by the isolation of the coast and the shared endurance of the long, biting winters. The local identity finds expression in the gatherings that fill the winter months, where the language and stories of the region are kept sharp through repetition and song. Visitors often find themselves drawn to the sensory details of the place—the way the tide leaves behind a slick, dark mud at low water and how the gulls wheel over the Rivière des Trois Pistoles with a frantic, lonely persistence. There is little room for artifice here; the personality of the people is as direct as the weather, forged by the necessity of living in a landscape that demands respect and a certain inward-looking resilience.

Trois-Pistoles s'étire avec une noblesse tranquille sur les rives du Saint-Laurent, là où le souffle salin du large rencontre la terre ferme des Basques. L'horizon se déploie dans une clarté crépusculaire qui semble suspendre le monde, tandis que les eaux de la Rivière des Trois Pistoles serpentent vers l'estuaire avec une langueur mélancolique. Près de La Batoche, les terres conservent le souvenir des premiers occupants et des familles acadiennes qui ont façonné ce relief, bâtissant une existence entre la rudesse des vents marins et la douceur des terres agricoles. À quelques encablures, le Lac du Marin-à-Gouin garde son silence profond, tandis que le Parc national du Bic, distant de trente-huit kilomètres, souligne la grandeur sauvage de ce littoral tourmenté par les glaces hivernales. Les clochers de Trois-Pistoles veillent sur le quotidien des habitants, ces gens de mer et de terre dont le labeur s'accorde au rythme des marées. Ici, l'air porte une vibration particulière, un alliage de sel et de terre humide, rappelant à chaque instant la proximité immédiate de l'immensité bleue. Les façades des demeures anciennes, tournées vers le fleuve, racontent une persévérance silencieuse dans un décor où la nature domine, imposante et sereine, sous un ciel changeant qui transforme chaque heure en une méditation nouvelle sur la beauté brute du Québec.

Live animated radar for Trois-Pistoles and surroundings — RainViewer.

NOAA GOES-19 GEOCOLOR — Canada / Northern U.S. sector. Auto-refreshes every 10 minutes on page reload. Frames the whole country from Newfoundland to the BC coast, plus adjacent Pacific and Atlantic storm approaches.

Source: NOAA/NESDIS GOES-19 · Public domain · Sector code can (Canada / Northern U.S.) · Auto-updates on page reload

About This Trois-Pistoles, Quebec Weather Page

This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Trois-Pistoles, 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 Trois-Pistoles includes coordinates 48.125602°N, 69.175363°W, situated in Trois-Pistoles; Les Basques. Postal FSA: G5R. 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.