Site patrimonial de pêche Matamajaw

The story goes that the first sports fisherman to cast a line in Causapscal was Lord Mount Stephen, a Scottish-born businessman of great influence in the history of Canada. In 1873, he established a fishing estate in this area by purchasing a large tract of land along the Matapédia and Causapscal rivers. He then acquired fishing rights on these rivers.

In the early 20^th century, a group of wealthy businessmen met in New York to purchase Lord Mount Stephen’s estate and founded the Matamajaw Salmon Club. For over 60 years, this luxurious and prestigious club was a second home to members and their guests.

Today, this club is the only Atlantic salmon sports fishing heritage site in Québec and is an important reminder of the private fishing clubs that existed in the province in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Visit the Matamajaw Salmon Club and learn all about Atlantic salmon sports fishing as well as about the lifestyle of the fishing club. In addition to the main lodge (where members would have stayed), you can also visit the site’s outbuildings as well as the salmon pool, where you can observe salmon up close.

The site also includes a gift shop where you can purchase Matamajaw Salmon Club clothing as well as handicrafts made on site by local artisans during the winter months. In addition, the bistro offers a menu featuring local flavours: be sure to stop in for a bite to eat or takeout.

• Open: June 8 to September 2, 2024, daily, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• September 3 to October 13, 2024: Wednesday to Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Rates: $17/adult, $10/child (11 to 17), free for children under 11
• You can be served in English, and translated materials are available

• ±Regional products sold on-site
• îGuided visits
• JWiFi
• PElectric vehicle charging station
• hPicnic area
• 8Tasting