The êchedePaspéBanc de pêche de Paspébiac () 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 () is the largest building on site. The building is approximately 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
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