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The shape of the natural harbour, the barachois, has inspired the name of the town and comes from the Micmac word Ipsigiag, meaning "broken foreshore". During your stay, you will first notice the colourful accent of the population, a legacy from the first inhabitants of different origins: Jerseys, Basques, Normans, Bretons…
In Paspébiac, the beach area has a very nice layout where a lighted boardwalk, a play area for children and deck chairs allow for relaxation, and where hiking trails border the Bay and the barachois. The catholic church Notre-Dame de Paspébiac houses a Casavant electro-pneumatic action organ, the only one of its kind in Canada, while the old Anglican church has been restored into a municipal library, thus demonstrating the concerted effort from the population to preserve its heritage. Furthermore, services and attractions such as a campground, a marina, an historic site and a thalassotherapy centre ensure a memorable stay.
A unique site in Eastern Canada, the Paspébiac Bank historical site tells the story of the evolution of the fishing industry in Gaspésie from the second half of the 18th century on, as part of the empire of two family companies from the Island of Jersey who were able to profit from the large commercial potential of the area after the conquest.
Today the Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac includes eleven period buildings featuring the exceptionally rich architectural heritage that bears witness to the uniqueness and authenticity of the site. Visitors to the site learn about the importance of the role that Paspébiac played during the 18th and 19th centuries, the rich architectural heritage of its buildings as well as the ingenuity, courage and tenacity of the people who built them.
Source: Tourisme Gaspésie, Site Historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac
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