The Site Historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac invites visitors to discover a story that has shaped the economic and cultural development of the Gaspé Peninsula and especially to have fun and moving encounters with the hosts and guides.

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.

The Robin and LeBoutillier families left their mark here and their presence still haunts Paspébiac, where the sea and land winds mingle, rekindling the memory of the men, women and children who brought this area to life.

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.

The Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac is a unique attraction in Eastern Canada; it attests to the important role that Paspébiac has played in the development of the coastal fishing industry in the Gulf of the Saint Lawrence. This role has earned the site two major honours: it was designated a historic site by the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications in 1981 and designated a nationally important historic site by the Department of Canadian Heritage in 2002.