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The Grand Cascapedia River: A Photographic Journey

The fabled Grand Cascapedia River is known by most fishermen for its large Atlantic salmon that are sometimes called the Cascapedia Giants. This is a place where fishing stories are told and the dreams of catching an Atlantic salmon come to life when one finally gets to throw a fishing line across its waters. The history of the Cascapedia tells the tale of a destination that was chosen by ardent fishermen who were fortunate enough to secure the right to fish this magnificent stream.

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The Kempffer Cultural and Interpretation Centre: An Overview of Our Permanent Exhibition

The Kempffer Cultural and Interpretation Centre's permanent exhibition, through eight themes and more than 150 artefacts, retraces the history of New Carlisle, from the arrival of the loyalist pioneers up to and including World War II. During this diversified and original exhibition, visitors can take advantage of this little municipality's richness from the past and get a better sense of the local distinguishing features.

A New Beginning

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Lower St. Lawrence Heritage Trail

River and sea run together in the broad waters of the Lower St. Lawrence. Though fields first cleared by French farmers 250 years ago still ripen in rolling strips of green between historic towns and villages, a number of these settlements also have Anglophone roots, some dating to the close of the Seven Years’ War.

No Longer Worth a Thousand Words – Our Pictures Not So Perfect

The young boy was standing in front of a small wooden table on which laid a birthday cake with four lit candles. You could see the gleam in the little guy’s face, and his underlying smile of knowing that this was his day to be celebrated, and his day alone. Dressed in a clean white shirt, dark slacks, and a clip-on bow tie, we could sense what he was thinking as he continued his bright-eyed stare into the candles. We could almost feel his wonder at what other miracles life would bring, and that this birthday was certainly one of them.

Chaleur Bay Heritage Trail

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The cod banks of the Gaspé coast were crowded waters on the fringe of an unknown land.

Kempt Road Interpretation Centre, Restigouche South East

Occupying the former St. John United Church, at the intersection of Route 132 and Kempt Road in Matapedia, the Kempt Road Interpretation Centre is both a local historical museum and a boutique featuring locally produced artwork and handicrafts.

The Octagonal Barn, Saint-Fabien

The town of Saint-Fabien, mid-way between Trois-Pistoles and Rimouski on the Lower St. Lawrence, has a highly unusual barn. What makes this barn so special is that it has eight sides. It also has four floors and two access ramps.

"My Gift to You Is Remembrance": My Gaspesian Roots

My Gaspesian roots come from my great grandmother Melvina Chedore Maskrey. She was born in 1865 at L'Anse Au Gascon to Alexander Chedore and Maria Flowers. I had never known anything about my Gaspesian roots until 1985 and I didn’t even know where the Gaspe was in Canada. I started doing genealogy twenty-seven years ago before the birth of my own child. Even though I never met my great grandmother I am proud to say that she had a connection to the Gaspe and I have met many wonderful people and I was able to visit that region of Canada.

Pointe-au-Père Maritime Historic Site, Rimouski

Pointe-au Père, which is now a part of the City of Rimouski, has served as one of Canada's most important centres for aid to maritime navigation since the mid-1800s.

Gaspé Quiz #14: Geography

1. What two rivers meet at Matapedia near the head of Chaleur Bay?

2. Where did the first two permanent settlers in the Gaspé Bay area live?

3. What 3 rivers flow into Gaspé Bay?

4. What is the name of the town where Charles Robin first established his company headquarters?

5. What did the entire area surrounding New Carlisle become referred to legally?

6. Where was a Provincial Marine Biological Station and Fisheries School opened in 1948?

7. How long is the Cascapedia River?

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