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Under the new name of Britville, the Gaspesian British Heritage Village offers visits with interpretive guides for its 21^st season. The guides present the particular features of the three founding communitites of the Gaspésie (Mi'gmaq, Acadians and Anglophones) as weel as the resulting diversity. All this seen through the experience of the Anglophone community and its contribution to the region economic and cultural development. The visit of the historic part focuses on about ten of the 22 buildings on the site. However you can freely explore the 82-acre land along with the other buildings, the forest trails and the pebble beach. In-season, discover the tea room, the forge, the horse-drawn carriage rides and the passionate staff. The adjacent Military Museum welcomes you every week.


Schedule: May to September from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  September to May, the site remains accessible to strollers, cross-country skiers ans snowshoers ($2 per day on a voluntary basis). Horse-sleigh rides and leisure activities at Halloween and during the festive season. The Bluegrass Festival takes place from September 2^nd to September 5^th. Average length: 1 to 3 hours. Admission: adults $8, children and seniors $5, families $20. Group $30. 

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Theme exhibit on the built ad cultural heritage of New Carlisle including the telecommunications, the education, the notables, the war, the train and the justice. Visit of the Kempffer house built in 1868. Shop, Internet access, municipal tourist information stand. Schedule: June 24^th to September 6^th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited schedule during the off-season. Admisssion: adults $5, children $3, families $15. Average length: 45 minutes.

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Build around 1857 and restored in 2004, the grange à dîme (tithe barn) is an interpretation centre of the tithe history. Unique in Québec, a tour of this barn allows you to live a historic and sensory experience that is out of the ordinary. You will remember that back then, tithe was originally a tax paid in the form of cereals and grains. You can also visit the paleontology museum with its 420 million years old fossils and more than 400 mineral specimens from all around the world. Schedule: June 24^th to August 22^th, daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

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The interpretation centre relates the history of the first road linking the Bay and the Acadie to the rest of Canada. Gaspesian ancestors travelled on this only access road as early as the beginning of the 19^th century. Located in the former St-John United Church of Canada, the interpretation centre features old and authentic archives: manuscripts, maps, photographs and other historic documents. You will also find an art gallery, a handicraft shop with artworks made by local painters and artisans as well as a collection of antique objects and furniture.

Three kilometres from Route 132, from the parking lot, two hiking trails incite your senses to benefit from nature. The waterfalls trail follows a ravine, then passes over the stream with its small wooden bridges. Cascades and torrents are present all the way to the waterfalls. The bird-watching trail goes through flowery fields and undergrowth. Its picnic area offers an amazing view of the Kempt River. Schedule: June 27^th to September 6^th, daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free Admission. Guided tour available.

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Designated as a historic monument and as a national historic site of Canada, the manor was constructed around 1850 by John Le Boutillier, a leading cod merchant of the time who was originally from Jersey, one of the Channel Islands. Discover an historic representation (circa 1850-1860) of the John Le Boutillier and Co manager's house. Services offered: guided visits (30 minutes), tearoom, handicraft shop and summer theatre. Schedule: June 15^th to October 12^th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m (last visit at 4:30 p.m.). Admission: adults $7; seniors and students $5; families $16; children 11 years old and under free. Reservations recommended for groups.

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Photo: Jimmy Valcourt

Built in 1908, the Église de Sainte-Angèle is among the most beautiful churches in the Gaspésie. The neobaroque-style building is home to a 22 choir Casavant pipe organ (opus 614 - 1915), one of the most powerful in the Gaspésie. Consecrated in 1993, the church presents frescoes by the italian painter, Mario Mauro, in the archways of the choir and also a station of the cross bought in France. From the bell-tower, you can hear the harmonic sounds of three Bollé bells... And the bells are still operated manually by a bell ringer through the use of ropes. Schedule: July 1^st to September 10^th, Tuesday to Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, from noon to 4 pm.  Average length: 30 minutes (self or guided visit). Free admission.   

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Photo: L'ancien magasin général A.G.

Closed for over twenty years and still containing the original merchandise, the old general store has now become a tourist attraction. Here you will find a convenience store (with a license for beer, wine and cider), a restaurant, an outdoor terrace, as well as an apartment on the second floor that is decorated like in the past. In the basement, souvenirs from long ago have reappeared. Among others, the Longfellow boat wreck, that ran aground nearby in 1902, and lots more… Schedule: year-round. June 1^st to October 1^st, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. During the off‑season, sfrom 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., however, reservations are recommended for breakfast and lunch and are mandatory for the evening meals. Average length: 30 to 40 minutes. Admission: adults $3.50, children under 12 years old free, student $2.50.

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 Photo: Magasin général historique authentique 1928

An ongoing animated visit of this authentic general store that has retained its spirit of yesteryear. Built in 1928, its Jersey style reveals its original ownership by the Robin, Jones and Whitman Company. Featuring superb antique oak wainscoting, the store's interior unveils the daily life of yore through many objects, tools and wares. Animators in costumes of the period tell with humour anecdotes about the history of our great pioneers. Schedule: June 20^th to September 26^th, daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited schedule during the off-season. Average length: 1.25 hours. Admission fees. Reservations recommended for groups. 

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Photo: Maison Bourgoin

This house, built in 1891, tells the story of the Bourgoin family pioneers as well as those from the Price region. It is yours to discover through visits, exhibits and workshops. Enjoy delicious fresh baked bread either-on-site or for take out. The terrace is also waiting for you for a nice relaxing moment. Schedule: June 21^st to September 28^th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Average length: 40 minutes. Admission: $3.

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Joseph Frenette (1866-1953) was a rural doctor, a profession that no longer exists today. He dedicated his life to treating the ill and injured, delivering children and saving lives. The exhibit created in his home pays tribute to this great citizen, the first doctor who lived in Causapscal, but also to all the doctors without whom this region, such as many others in Québec, could not have developed and prospered.

Like an open book, the objects, texts and photographs, as well as the multimedia of this exhibit, invite you to enter his family and professional universe, and understand the important role of rural doctors in the history of Québec.

Schedule: June 19^th to September 6^th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Average length of Visit: 1 to 1.5 hours.

Admission fees: Adult $5, student and senior $4.25, family $15. Reservations needed for groups.

Package price Maison Dr Joseph-Frenette and Matamajaw Historical Site: Adult $8.50, student and senior $7, family $26.

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Photo: Site historique Matamajaw

Legend has it that the first sport fisherman to cast a line at Causapscal was Lord Mount Stephen. Around 1870, he established his very own private fishing estate by buying up much of the property along the banks of the Matapédia and Causapscal Rivers.

In the early 1900's, a group of wealthy American and English Canadian businessmen purchased Lord Mount Stphen's estate and founded the Matamajaw Salmon Club.

For more than 60 years, the luxurious Club was a second home to members and their guests, lured by the prospect of measuring their strength and cunning against the king of our rivers, the Atlantic salmon.

Photo: Site historique Matamajaw

Visitors to the Matamajaw Historical Site are offered a taste of the adventure-filled world of salmon fishing. On-site exhibits and activities provide a glimpse of life at an exclusive fishing club, while allowing you to increase your knowledge of an enthralling sport and a truly exceptional species, the Atlantic salmon.

The installation of a reconstructed salmon pool provides a splendid opportunity for observe Atlantic salmon in their natural habitat through a glass partition. Parc des Fourches, which borders the Matapédia and Causapscal Rivers, is thew ideal location for observing the finess and fury of salmon fishing. Bilingual exhibition.

Open
The Matamajaw Historical Site is open from Tuesday to Sunday. June 19^th to September 6^th, from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fees 
Adult $5, student $4.25, seniors $4.25, family $15, group rate.


Package price Maison Dr Joseph-Frenette and Matamajaw Historical Site: Adult $8.50, student and senior $7, family $26.

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This history and ethnology museum relates the fascinating and compellng story of the Acadians of Québec. The permanent exhibit Une Acadie québécoise (a Québec Acadia) describes in an original way the Acadian settlement in Québec, and explains how the Acadians contributed to Québec society. The Bay is a nice example of this heritage and culture.

In addtion to the permanent exhibit, displays on a variety of subjects are presented in the temporary exhibit room, and the exhibit Bonaventure en miniatures (Bonaventure through miniatures) is on display in an adjacent pavillon.

Bilingual services, guided visits in season upon reservation. Book and souvenir counter.  Art, art trade, handicraft and Gaspesian product shops on-site. Every Wednesday night, from the end of June to end of August, free outdoor shows by artists of the region and the Maritimes. Schedule: year-round. June 24^th to early September, daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Early September to mid-October, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mid-October to early May, Monday to Friday and Sunday, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Early May to June 24t^h, Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Average length: 1.5 hour. Admission fees. Reservations recommended for groups. 

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The Musée de la Gaspésie, now renovated and expanded, presents a brand new exhibit on the Gaspesian history. This original and dynamic Tour de la Gaspésie (a tour of the Gaspésie) will allow you to discover the men and women that have developed our region! The Musée also presents temporary exhibits featuring various Gaspesian cultural components. In addition to the exhibits, you will also find a shop, an archives centre, a library specialized in Gaspesian history and genealogy, a cultural magazine (the Magazine Gaspésie), an outdoor amphitheatre and the Monument à Jacques Cartier. A visit is a must!
 
Guided bilingual visits are offered to groups upon reservation. Schedule: year-round from June 1^st to October 31^st, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  November 1^st to May 31^st, Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Sunday. Admission: adults $7; seniors and students $5; families $11; groups (20 people or more): $3.50/person; children 6 years old and under: free.

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This museum will allow you to discover the traditional way of life surrounding the Cascapedia River, one of the best salmon fishing rivers. The river's history tells of a destination chosen by lords, the rich and famous, and even a princess, who all visited the shore of this magnificent river. Of Irish, Scottish, Acadian, and Native descent, the community has maintained its sense of heritage and is proud to welcome you.


Come and immerse yourself in the calm and peaceful way of life in a small recreational fishing village. Permanent and temporary exhibits, Lady Amherst tearoom, documentation room with a giant screen, multi-purpose room, fishing simulator, and shop. Schedule:  June 1^st to September 30^th from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Off-season, visit upon reservation. Average length: 1 hour. Admission: adults $5; children under 12 years old: free; group rates available. Reservations mandatory for groups.

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Discover a lighthouse with a unique wooden structure operating since 1906. The rotation of the lighting module is still operated by the original clockwork system. Experience the strength of the wind while enjoying the romantism of the gallery.

In the fog signal building, a permanent exhibit gives you a glimpse of the genius, from the 1700's to today, behind the development of magnificent lighthouse lights. Schedule: mid-June to mid-September, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (guided visit). Admission fees. Reservations recommended for groups of 15 people or more.

 

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Traditional country house of the Matane region built in 1897. In this house, furnished with period furniture and objects, a guide relates the fascinating story of the six Bouffard-Durette weddings that took place between 1882 and 1901. These unions are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records as being the most marriages celebrated between the same two families. In the basement, there is an exhibit of furniture built by an artisan, a descendant of the family, as well as carpentry tools and pieces, including a house corner of dovetail joint construction, and various collections featuring ancient calendars and almost 300 bottles of Avon perfume. Schedule: mid-June to mid-September, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Average length: 50 minutes. Admission: adults $6; children $3; special group rate for 15 people or more. Reservations recommended during the off-season.

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Dedicated in defending and highlighting the primacy of the artistic role of Percé, the Musée Le Chafaud presents two exhibits. With Adagio pour un paysage, the fascination of painter Yvan Tartre for this mystical site is revealed through a meaningful and exceptional artistic creation. Through his creation, the power of evoquing the magnificence of the scenery reveals all its splendor.

À la brunante sur une plage d'agates, directed by Marc Tessier (literature, photography, comic book) with illustrations from Stéphane Olivier, is an historic fiction about the journey of two Québec painters, Paul-Émile Borduas and Alfred Pellan, towards the Gaspésie and the encounter in Percé of Alfred Pellan and André Breton who is writing Arcane 17, an event where an agate beach will be at the centre of the art panorama in Québec during the summer of 1944.Schedule: June 21^st to September 21^st, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Average length: 30 to 45 minutes.

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What could be more intriguing than an oratory high up on a mountain? The Oratoire Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Saint-Joseph dominates the 555 metres of the Mont Saint-Joseph since 1935. Through a guided tour, discover the magnificent mosaics, stained glass windows and numerous marble pieces. Outside, take advantage of the rest area, the footbridge and its viewpoints which offer an impressive view of the Bay landscape. Access to Carleton-Maria hiking trails. Various interpretation activities, exhibits, souvenir shop. Schedule: daily, mid-June to early September from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and September to October from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Average length: 1.5 hours. Admission fees.

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The Corporation Lire la mer sheds some light on the history of the Matane lighthouse and on the Matanie maritime tradition through guided and animated visits. This maritime museum is equipped with a library, a system for tracking ships on the St-Lawrence River and a computer population. Schedule: From May 15^th to October 15^th, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Upon reservation during the off-season. Admission: Adult $3, children $2, group rate. Average length: 1 hour.

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Site of worship and pilgrimage since 1940 where you can visit a church and see the works of art it contains, including the main crucifix, a statue of Saint Joseph the Worker (by the sculptor Médard Bourgault) and the eight stations of the Chemin des douleurs de Marie (work of Rose-Anne Mona, French ceramist). The tomb of the founder, Father Jean-Marie Watier, is located in the Chapelle du Souvenir (Memorial Chapel) which is open 24 hours a day. Three small houses for retreat are available through all seasons for solitary contemplation.

In beautifully landscaped exterior gardens, you will find a replica of the Lourdes grotto, a calvary, an outdoor altar, a Carrara marble statue of the archangel Saint Michel and seven bronze stations of the Chemin des douleurs de Marie. Hikers can follow a mountain trail to discover different types of woodlands or have a moment's reflection. Schedule: year-round. End of June to early September, Monday to Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and weekends from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Early September to end of June, Tuesday and Friday from 12:30 p.m to 4:30 p.m. and Sunday, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Average length: 1 hour. Admission free. Reservations recommended for groups.

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"Gespeg, the end of the land", offers you the chance to enjoy the traditional way of life of the Micmacs and their ancestors. In an exceptional setting, where traditional techniques are reproduced with as much authenticity possible, you can observe the Micmac know-how. At the end of the 17^th century, their ancestors, who lived in close harmony with nature, produced food, clothing and other essential items from available natural resources. Micmac guides and educators invite you to relive, through your senses, daily life of 1675.

A multi-functional building houses various services, including a handicraft shop and workshop, and features an exhibit focused on the culture of the Gespeg Micmac of today and yesterday. Schedule: June to September, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Guided visits in French or in English, departures at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m., daily. Special schedules available for groups upon reservation. Average length: 2.5 hours. Admission: adults $8; seniors $7; students $6; families $18; children under 6 years old; free. Packages offered to groups.

 

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Located in an amazing vista, this historic site was a strategic communications centre during the two World Wars. It was here, in 1904, that Marconi installed North America's first maritime radio station.

Visit the most travelled lighthouse (one hundred years old) in the world; it returned to its initial site in 1997 after a 20-year exile in the Port of Québec. Thanks to exhibits, you can learn about Mr. Marconi, the lives of wireless telegraphy operators and lighthouse keepers and their families. Through the Chemin des pionniers, hiking trails take you into the mountains, by the sea or all the way to the fishing harbour at L'Anse-à-Valleau. Schedule: June 14^th to October 2^nd, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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Photo: Marc Loiselle Witnessing to two centuries of history relating to that period of time of the Gaspé fishery, the Site Historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac is very impressionable with its eleven buildings. The largest being an all wood structure, the largest at that time in North America. With the prevailing atmosphere and the smell of the sea, "the walls tell their own story".

The bilingual guides, in period costume, will tell you about the two most important 18^th and 19^th century Jersey Island fishing companies "Robin" and "LeBoutillier". One may see the contruction of fishing boats, the making of fish nets and the work that was done at the forge and at the cooper's workshop.

A new permanent exhibit, theatre skits, and a video on the history of the site is at your disposition which will permit you to know the history of how the fisheries developed in Eastern Canada.

You will also find on the site a restaurant whose speciality is sea food, a souvenir boutique and a supervised play area for children. This summer visit Le site Historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac.


Schedule : Mid-June to September 26^th, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Entrance fees : Adults $7, seniors $6, students $5, families $15, groups (12 pers. ) $5.00, children under 6 : free.

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Since 1994, the Site Mary Travers dite «La Bolduc» presents the life and the work of Madame Bolduc. A theatre play recounting her life through songs and dances brings you back to the era of this first French singer-songwriter. A unique place to experience the human force, vitality and warmth as well as the therapeutic humour of this Gaspesian legend. While singing or humming, come to Newport and celebrate with the Bolduc fans! Guided tour in-season, bilingual services, souvenir shop, terrace, picnic and play area, and beach.
Schedule: daily, June 14^th to September 27^th, form 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Show at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Admission: adults $8. Special rates for families and groups. Average length: 1.25 hours. 

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Through the presentation of numerous remnants from underwater archaeological excavations made on the wreck of the French pirate frigate The Machault, the interpretation centre commemorates the last naval battle between France and England for possession of the New France in 1760. Acadian refugees from la Petite Rochelle and Micmacs from Listuguj supported this relief expedition. A set recreates the interior of the Machault and a film relates the naval confrontation. Watch for special activities taking place during the 250th anniversary of the battle of the Restigouche. Schedule: early June to October 11^th, daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., reservations required after these dates. Average length: 60 minutes. Admission: applicable rates. Reservations recommended for groups. 

 

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The Vieux Moulin, an intoxicating experience and a museological jewel… In the warm setting of an ancestral water mill, passionate artisans produce fabulous honey wines, winners of several gold medals at the Coupe des Nations. The Musée de la Neufve-France, located on the second floor, is overflowing with New France heritage treasures, some of great historic importance, as well as numerous exceptional First Nations artifacts. Beekeeping shop where you will find meads, still or sparkling, next to a wide range of fine hive products. Observation hive. Schedule: open year-round, daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Average length: 45 minutes. Admission: at the hydromellerie (meadery): free visit and sampling; at the museum: $2.50 per person.