Gaspesie Museum

A great first stop to get oriented. Very knowledgeable guide offered clear and detailed explanations of artifacts and outdoors art installations. Large parking area. Elevators and very clean restrooms.

Great little museum! We went on a rainy day and it was a bit busy but there was no wait. The museum has a nice layout and is very informative.

Talked a lot about Indigenous nation, very interesting & sad history at the same time. They have interactive videos as well.

Friendly staff, bilingual, excellent exhibits, 4 stars because the ship is closed off due to a fire.

A great museum to learn the history of the Gaspesie region. They've the last surviving Gaspesienne class boat on display outside (including damage from an unfortunate fire) and multiple exhibitions inside. These cover the history of the region starting from the Mig'maq First Nations and their encounters with the Europeans (incl. Jacques Cartier) to successive waves of French and English colonization culminating in the modern state of the peninsula. In addition to the expected displays on the centrepieces of local history (e.g. the cod industry, its associated techniques / vessels and its global impact), they also had displays on lesser known topics such as a local ghost ship legend and contingency plans for the Royal Navy to retreat to Gaspe in case the Germans took the British Isles in WW2. They also have a souvenir shop featuring books (incl. a few titles in English), candles, glassware, clothing and woodwork by locals. Would definitely recommend a visit for everyone interested in history. Take the time to go through and read all the displays. Make sure to double check the hours as they vary by season.

Small museum, but very good. Three interesting exhibitions, friendly staff and a lovely location.

There was a lot of amazing Canadian history to be found here! Lots of early Quebecois knowledge, and history. Mentions of First Nations, French, English, and Vikings which is fascinating. VR video experience of early fishing, as well as many other ways to second hand experience the fishing industry of early Canada.

Excellent local museum takes about an hour, most information is English and French, virtual reality headsets were good, I only wish they actually caught some fish