The Banc de pêche de Paspébiac (French pronunciation: [bɑ̃ də pɛʃ də paspebjak], lit. 'Paspébiac fishing bank') is a complex of ten buildings in Paspébiac, Quebec, Canada. The buildings were built between 1783 and 1900 by fishing companies from Jersey.
The Paspébiac fishing bank is situated on Chaleur Bay, on a dune closing the Paspébiac lagoon in the Gaspé Peninsula.
The Entrepôt Lebouthillier (English: Lebouthillier Warehouse) is the largest building on site. The building is approximately 30 metres (98 ft) tall and is the main symbol of Paspébiac.
Heritage designation
The fishing bank was classified as a Bien culturel du Québec on July 17, 1981 by the Ministry of Culture of Quebec.
On June 15, 2001, the fishing bank was designated as a National Historic Site of Canada, recognizing both its architecture and its social, economic and historical importance in the cod fisheries.
References
- "Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac". Lieux patrimoniaux du Canada. Retrieved 2012-03-05.
- Banc de Pêche de Paspébiac. Canadian Register of Historic Places. Retrieved 4 March 2012.
External links
- Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac - official site
- National Historic Sites in Quebec
- Buildings and structures in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Fishing areas of the Atlantic Ocean
- Fisheries in Canada
- Commercial buildings completed in 1783
- Heritage sites in Quebec (Cultural Heritage Act)
- Museums in Gaspésie–Îles-de-la-Madeleine
- Open-air museums in Canada
- Industry museums in Canada
- Maritime museums in Quebec