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The Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region in Quebec is full of amazing historic places! These are special spots that have been officially recognized because they are important to Canada's history. They could be old buildings, natural areas, or even places where big events happened. Let's explore some of these cool historic sites, whether they are protected by the federal government, the province, or local towns.

Gaspesie-Iles-de-la-Madeleine (Quebec) map
This map shows the Gaspésie-Îles-de-la-Madeleine region in Quebec.

Historic Places in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

Sainte-Anne-des-Monts is a town with some interesting old buildings.

Old Buildings in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

  • The Maison Théodore-Jean-Lamontagne is a historic house located at 170, 1ere Avenue Est. It's a great example of old architecture in the area.
  • The Vieille prison de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts is the old prison building. It stands at 74, 1e Avenue Ouest and tells a story about justice in the past.
  • The Église de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts is a beautiful church on 1e Avenue Est. Churches are often central to a community's history and culture.

Discovering the Magdalen Islands' Past

The Magdalen Islands (or Îles de la Madeleine) are a group of islands with a unique history, especially linked to fishing and the sea.

Important Sites on the Islands

  • The Site historique de La Grave is a very important historic area. It's found in Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine and was once a busy fishing and trading hub. You can still see old buildings there that show what life was like long ago.
  • The Fumoirs de la Pointe-Basse are old smokehouses at 27, Chemin du Quai Nord. These buildings were used to smoke fish, which was a big part of the islanders' lives and economy.
  • The Vieux couvent de Havre-aux-Maisons is an old convent building at 292, Route 199 in Havre-aux-Maisons. Convents were often places of education and community support.
  • The Presbytère du Havre-aux-Maisons is the old rectory, located near the convent at 288, Route 199. Rectories are homes for priests and often have historical significance.
  • The École Saint-Joseph at 638, Route 199 in Havre-aux-Maisons is an old school building. It reminds us of how education has changed over time.
  • The Église de Saint-François-Xavier is a church on Chemin du Bassin. It's another example of the important role churches played in island communities.
  • The Presbytère du Bassin is the rectory for the Saint-François-Xavier church, located at 574, Chemin du Bassin.
  • The Église de Saint-Pierre-de-La Vernière is another historic church, found on Chemin de La Verniere.
  • The Église All Saints on Chemin School in Île d'Entrée is also a protected historic place.
  • In Grosse-Île, you can find the Église Saint-Peter's-By-the-Sea on Route Principale, and the École d'Old-Harry at 787, Route Principale. These places show the history of the English-speaking community on the islands.

Lighthouses of the Magdalen Islands

Lighthouses are very important on islands for guiding ships safely.

  • The Phare du Borgot is a lighthouse on Chemin du Phare in L'Etang-du-Nord.
  • The Phare de l'Anse-à-la-Cabane is another lighthouse, found on Chemin du Phare in Havre-Aubert.
  • The Phare du Cap-Alright is located on Chemin des Echoueries.
  • The Phare de l'Île-Brion is on Brion Island.
  • The Phare de l'Île-d'Entrée is on Route 199 in Grande-Entree.

Historic Spots in Gaspé and Nearby Areas

The Gaspé Peninsula is a large area with many towns and a rich history, especially related to fishing and early European settlement.

Notable Buildings and Sites

  • The Maison René-Lévesque at 16, rue Mount Sorel in New Carlisle is a historic house. René Lévesque was a very important political leader in Quebec.
  • The Magasin général J.-A.-Gendron is an old general store at 347, boulevard Perron Ouest in New Richmond. General stores were once the main shopping places in small towns.
  • The Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac in Paspébiac is a major historic fishing bank. It was a very important center for cod fishing and trade for centuries.
  • The Maison Busteed on Rang Restigouche in Pointe-à-la-Croix is a historic house.
  • The Église Saint-Phillip on Route 132 Ouest in Port-Daniel–Gascons is a historic church.
  • The Pont couvert de Saint-Edgar is a covered bridge on Avenue des Ponts in New Richmond. Covered bridges are a charming part of Canada's heritage.
  • The Arrondissement naturel de Percé in Percé is a natural heritage site. This includes the famous Percé Rock, a huge rock formation in the sea.
  • The Site du patrimoine de l'Église-de-Saint-Bonaventure in Bonaventure is a heritage site centered around a church.
  • The La Neigière in Caplan is another historic place.
  • The Maison Le Page at 266, Chemin Bougainville in Percé is a historic house.
  • The Couvent Notre-Dame at 5, Boulevard Gerard-D.-Levesque Est in Paspébiac is an old convent.
  • The Site du Mont-Saint-Joseph on Rue de la Montagne in Carleton-sur-Mer is a significant site, often with religious importance.
  • The Site archéologique de Pabos on Rue de la Plage in Chandler is an archaeological site, meaning it holds clues about very old human activity.
  • The Centre d'héritage britannique de la Gaspésie at 351, Boulevard Perron Ouest in New Richmond is a center dedicated to British heritage in the Gaspé.
  • The Presbytère de Notre-Dame-du-Mont-Carmel at 1, Route 132 in Port-Daniel–Gascons is a historic rectory.
  • The Site du patrimoine de New Richmond is a heritage site in New Richmond.
  • The Église de Cap-Chat on Rue Notre-Dame in Cap-Chat is a historic church.
  • The Site patrimonial de la Cabane-à-Eudore in Carleton-sur-Mer is a heritage cabin.
  • The Église de Saint-Jospeph on Boulevard Perron in Carleton-sur-Mer is another historic church.
  • The Maison William-Wakeham at 186, Rue de la Reine in Gaspé is a historic house.
  • The Moulin des Plourde on Boulevard Renard Ouest in Gaspé is an old mill.
  • The Cathédrale du Christ-Roi on Rue de la Cathedrale in Gaspé is a large, important church building.
  • The Le Boutillier Manor/Manoir Le Boutillier at 578 Griffon Boulevard in Gaspé is a historic manor house.
  • The Église de Saint-Laurent on Rue du Carillon in Matapédia is a historic church.

Historic Sites in Forillon National Park

Forillon National Park also contains several historic places, often related to the fishing communities that once lived there.

  • The Hyman House and Store and Hyman Warehouse in Grande-Grave were part of a large fishing business.
  • Several historic houses like the Elias Gavey, House, Bartlett Phillip (Charles), House, Daniel Gavey, House, and Joseph Gavey House are also found here.
  • The Xavier Blanchette House, Xavier Blanchette Storage, and Xavier Blanchette Barn are also part of the park's history.
  • The Alfred W. Dolbel House is another historic residence.
  • The St. Peter's Anglican Church is a historic church in the park area.
  • The Percival Gerald Hyman House at 26 York Street in Gaspé is also a historic home.

More Lighthouses and Railway Stations

Lighthouses are crucial for coastal navigation, and old railway stations tell the story of train travel.

  • The Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse on Highway 132 in Cap-des-Rosiers is a very tall and important lighthouse.
  • The Phare de la pointe Bonaventure in Bonaventure is another historic lighthouse.
  • The Lighttower at the Tip of Cape Forillon in Cape Forillon National Park is a significant landmark.
  • The Lighthouse at the Tip of Cap d'Espoir in Percé is also a historic beacon.
  • The Lighthouse in Cap-de-la-Madeleine is a historic structure.
  • The Lighthouse in La Martre is another important coastal guide.
  • The VIA Rail/Canadian National Railways Station in Matapédia at 10 Macdonell Road is a historic train station.
  • The VIA Rail/Canadian National Railways Station in New Carlisle at 6 Rue de Vimy is also a historic station.
  • The Canadian National Railways/VIA Rail Station in Port-Daniel at 490 Highway 132 is another old railway station.

Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site

  • The Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site of Canada on Route 132 in Pointe-à-la-Croix marks the site of the last naval battle between the French and British during the Seven Years' War in North America. It's a very important place for understanding Canada's early history.

Images for kids

  • Maison Lamontagne vue du quai

    The historic Maison Théodore-Jean-Lamontagne.

  • Old Prison Saint Anne

    The old prison in Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.

  • Église de Sainte-Anne-des-Monts

    The church of Sainte-Anne-des-Monts.

  • Site historique de La Grave

    The historic site of La Grave on the Magdalen Islands.

  • Fumoirs de la pointe basse

    Old smokehouses at Pointe-Basse.

  • Iles de la Madeleine - Vieux couvent de Havre-aux-Maisons

    The old convent in Havre-aux-Maisons.

  • Phare de l'Étang-du-Nord

    The Borgot Lighthouse.

  • Église Saint-François-Xavier de Bassin 1

    The Saint-François-Xavier Church.

  • Phare de l'Anse-à-la-Cabane (2)

    The Anse-à-la-Cabane Lighthouse.

  • Phare du Cap-Alright (2)

    The Cap-Alright Lighthouse.

  • Iles de la Madeleine - Église Saint-Peter's-By-the-Sea

    Saint-Peter's-By-the-Sea Church.

  • Église Saint-Pierre de La Vernière

    Saint-Pierre de La Vernière Church.

  • Église Saint-François-Xavier de Bassin - presbytère

    The rectory of Saint-François-Xavier Church.

  • Église de l'ïle d'Entrée (Iles de la Madeleine)

    All Saints Church on Île d'Entrée.

  • Phare de l'ile Brion en 2011

    The Île-Brion Lighthouse.

  • Phare de l'île D'Entrée

    The Île-d'Entrée Lighthouse.

  • Paspébiac , Gaspésie , Qc.

    The historic fishing bank of Paspébiac.

  • Phare à Cap-des-Rosiers 13-09-2000

    The Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse.

  • Pont de Saint-Edgar 2

    The covered bridge of Saint-Edgar.

  • Rocher Perce

    Percé Rock, part of the Arrondissement naturel de Percé.

  • Bonaventure1

    The Church of Saint-Bonaventure.

  • Bonaventure Lighthouse

    The Bonaventure Point Lighthouse.

  • Chapelle sur le sommet du Mont Saint-Joseph à Carleton-sur-Mer - panoramio

    The site of Mont-Saint-Joseph.

  • Église de Notre-Dame-des-Saints-Anges

    The church in New Richmond.

  • Cap Chat Church side view

    The church of Cap-Chat.

  • Cabane à Eudore, Carleton

    The Cabane-à-Eudore.

  • Église Saint-Joseph de Carleton-sur-Mer

    The Saint-Joseph Church in Carleton-sur-Mer.

  • Cathedral of Christ the King (south view)

    The Cathédrale du Christ-Roi in Gaspé.

  • William Hyman and Sons Store and Warehouse, Grande-Grave, Forillon National Park

    The Hyman House and Store.

  • Xavier Blanchette House 01

    The Xavier Blanchette House.

  • Xavier Blanchette Barn 01

    The Xavier Blanchette Storage building.

  • Xavier Blanchette House and Barn 01

    The Xavier Blanchette Barn.

  • Phare du cap Gaspé

    The Lighttower at Cape Forillon.

  • Phare de Cap-d Espoir 01

    The Lighthouse at Cap d'Espoir.

  • Église Saint-Laurent, août 2017 01

    The Saint-Laurent Church in Matapédia.

  • Via Rail Station-Matapedia QC-July 31 2006

    The VIA Rail Station in Matapédia.

  • Gare New Carlisle

    The VIA Rail Station in New Carlisle.

  • PortDanielGare

    The VIA Rail Station in Port-Daniel.

  • Épave du Machault

    The Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site.

  • Cap de la Madeleine Lighthouse (4)

    The Lighthouse in Cap-de-la-Madeleine.

  • Phare La Martre

    The Lighthouse in La Martre.

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