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Causapscal
Salmon fisherman on the Matapedia river in Causapscal
Information
Country	Canada
Region	The Matapedia Valley
Watercourse	Matapedia
Area	161 km²
Population	2 454 hab. (2010)
Density	15,24 inhab./km²
Telephone prefix	1 418
Tourist information office	5, rue Saint-Jacques Sud. ​ 1 418 756-6048 E-mail: [email protected]
Location
48 ° 21 ′ 18 ″ N 67 ° 13 ′ 26 ″ W
Official site
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Causapscal is a city of Quebec to Canada

Understand

Causapscal is the second largest city in the Matapedia valley. The name of the city comes from the word Mi'kmaqgoesôpsiag which means "where the stones shine at the bottom of the water".

Story

The place was first developed to serve as high-end private fishing lodges for wealthy people. The first of these was Lord Mount Stephen, a Scottish, who bought several lands bordering the Causapscal and Matapedia rivers. He brought several people to the region to work in his field. It was he who financed the construction of the first chapel, the first school and the bridge spanning the Causapscal river. Subsequently, Causapscal has always been recognized internationally as an ideal place for sport salmon fishing.

Neighboring villages and territories

Tourist information on these villages is included in this page.

To go

By bus

• Orleans Express In the parking lot of the St-Jacques galleries – Intercity bus services serving Eastern Quebec and going among others to the cities of Montreal and Quebec. (last update Feb. 2018)

By train

• VIA Rail Canada 142, St-Jacques Sud (follow the signs from rue Cartier),   1 888-842-7245 (free number) – Stop on request only. There is no station. (last update Feb. 2018)

By car

and From Montreal, Quebec, Wolf River Where Rimouski, take highway 20 east until it ends at Mont-Joli, then, continue on route 132 east in the direction ofAmqui. From Quebec, it is a journey of 5 h 30 drive to get to Causapscal.

and From Matane, take route 195 south to Amqui, then continue on route 132 east to Causapscal. It is a journey of 1 h 15.

Routes from main cities

City	Distance by road (in km)	Routes to follow
Amqui	20
Campbellton	80
Matane	80	—
Mont-Joli	90
Montreal	655	/ —
Quebec	430	/ —
Rimouski	120	/ —
Wolf River	230	/ —

Circulate

There is no public transport in Causapscal.

By taxi

• Taxi André Guénette 116A, rue Morin,   1 418-756-6666 (last update Feb. 2018)

To see

• Dr Joseph-Frenette House 3, rue Frenette,   1 418 756-5999, fax : 1 418 756-3344, e-mail : [email protected] Mid-June to early September from 9 h 30 - 16 h (closed Mondays except at the end of July and the beginning of August).  8 $ per adult, 7 $ per student and for those 65 and over, 22 $ per family and group rates, tour package with the historic Matamajaw site. – House of a country doctor, a profession that no longer exists, exhibition on the history of Doctor Frenette who was the first resident doctor in Causapscal. Bilingual exhibition. (last update March 2018)
• Les Fourches Park In front of the tourist information office on route 132 – Perfect place for picnicking and watching salmon fishermen. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Heppell covered bridge  – Covered bridge built in 1908 crossing the Matapedia River. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Chutes-et-Marais site Route of 2^e rank (at 12 km from route 132),   1 418 756-6373, 1 888 730-6174 (free number), e-mail : [email protected] Mid-June to mid-September, every day, from 10 h - 17 h. – Salmon pit equipped with an underwater camera to observe salmon when water conditions allow it, interpretation trails, observation promontories, discovery center, picnic areas. Free guided tour. At the right time of the year, you can see salmon sautéed to go up the falls sector. Bilingual services. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Matamajaw Historic Site 53 C, rue Saint-Jacques,   1 418 756-5999, fax : 1 418 756-3344, e-mail : [email protected] Mid-June to the end of September, from 9 h 30 - 16 h 40 (closed Mondays except at the end of July and the beginning of August).  8 $ per adult, 7 $ per child and for 65 years and over, 22 $ per family, group rates, tour package with the Dr Joseph-Frenette house, visit only to the basin for 4 $. – The only historic Atlantic sport fishing site in Quebec, discovery of the history of sport fishing including select private Atlantic salmon fishing clubs. the site includes a museum in the main pavilion and allows visitors to visit the outbuildings including the canoe shed and the snowmobile. You can also visit a natural salmon pool which has been reconstructed. The shop sells screen-printed clothing and crafts. The site also includes a tea room and an art gallery. Bilingual exhibition. (last update March 2018)

In Lac-au-Saumon

• The small Saint-Joseph Oratory of Lac-au-Saumon At the end of rue de l'Oratoire,   1 418 778-3330 – Chapel located on a promontory near the cemetery built in 1921. During the summer season, mass is celebrated there every Wednesday morning and in the evening there are “Wednesdays of the Oratory” where artists from the region perform. It is a heritage building recognized at the provincial level. Guided tour for groups by reservation. (last update Feb. 2018)

In Routhierville

• Routhierville covered bridge  – Covered bridge located in Routhierville, east of Causapscal, following route 132. (last update Feb. 2018)

In Saint-Alexandre-des-Lacs

• Fall at Philomène Rang Saint-Louis, Saint-Alexandre-des-Lacs,   1 418 778-3532, e-mail : [email protected] – Impressive fall of 33 m accessible by two trails, one leading to its summit and the other to its base, information panels, picnic areas. (last update Feb. 2018)

In Sainte-Florence

• Forest and salmon museum 6, rue des Loisirs, Sainte-Florence (in the Beaurivage school),   1 418 756-5246, fax : 1 418 756-5079, e-mail : [email protected] From June to September, every day, from 9 h - 17 h. – Exhibition on the log drive, sawmills and salmon. The museum includes working miniature sawmills and the largest artificial fly recognized by the Guinness World Record. Exhibitions on Matapedia River fishing guides including the legendary Richard Adams. Shop selling crafts and fishing flies. (last update Feb. 2018)

Do

• International Appalachian Trail ,   1 418 756-6048 – The Quebec portion of the International Appalachian Trail passes through Causapscal. There is an outdoor information kiosk on the trail at Causapscal; you can also get information from the tourist information office in Causapscal. (last update Feb. 2018)

At Lac-Casault

• Zec Casault  – Hunting and fishing territory located east of Causapscal. Its information office is located in Causapscal on route 132. (last update Feb. 2018)

Events

• Fort Causap 1, Saint-Jacques North,   1 418 756-5543, fax : 1 418 756-3344, e-mail : [email protected] End of July. – Fort Causap is a series of events in which teams compete against each other inspired by the television series Fort Boyard. During the event, shows and family activities are organized. (last update Feb. 2018)

To buy

Eat

• Aladdin canteen 135 Saint-Jacques Street North,   1 418 756-1900 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Arena canteen 1, place Hôtel-de-Ville,   1 418 756-5543 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Sports canteen 106 Saint-Jacques Street South,   1 418 756-3878 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Auberge La Coulée Douce 21 Boudreau Street,   1 418 756-5270, 1 888 756-5270 (free number), fax : 1 418 756-5271, e-mail : [email protected] Open year round.  15 $ To 50 $. – Fish, seafood and meat. The specialty is the Atlantic salmon fillet. Breakfast, lunch, dinner. Licensed restaurant. 60 places (last update March 2018)
• Restaurant the rendezvous 560 Saint-Jacques Street North,   1 418 756-5252 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Saint-Jacques restaurant 97 Saint-Jacques Street South,   1 418 756-3640 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Spot Lunch La Délicieuse 608 Route 132 West,   1 418 756-6253 (last update Feb. 2018)

Have a drink / Go out

• Disco Bar Laser 35, St-Jean-Baptiste,   1 418 756-5011 – Lounge bar, restaurant. (last update Feb. 2018)

Housing

Gîtes

• Gîte des Tilleuls 107 Saint-Jacques Street South,   1 418 756-5050, 1 877 846-5050 (free number), fax : 1 418 756-5050, e-mail : [email protected] – Air conditioning, Internet access, non-smoking, spa, three private bathrooms and a paddling pool. Breakfast. 5 units. 4 suns. Certified Terroir and Flavors. Cyclists welcome. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Chalets de la Coulée Douce 21 Boudreau Street,   1-418-756-5270, 1-888-756-5270 (free number), fax : 1-418-756-5271, e-mail : [email protected] For a room, during the season, 85 $ C (~56,77 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 62.74 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 68.54 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 37,219.24 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) for one person and 89 $ C (~59,44 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 65.69 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 71.76 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 38,970.74 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) for two people for a room and, out of season 79 $ C (~52,76 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 58.31 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 63.7 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 34,592 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) for one person and 89 $ C (~59,44 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 65.69 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 71.76 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 38,970.74 F CFA - price on 04/27/2021) for two people ; for a chalet, during the season, 119 $ C (~79,48 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 87.84 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 95.95 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 52,106.94 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) for one person and 149 $ C (~99,52 € - course of 04/27/2021) (~ 109.98 Fr. - price of 04/27/2021) (~ $ 120.15 - class on 04/27/2021) (~ 65,243.15 F CFA - price of 04/27/2021) for two people. – Air conditioning, units with kitchenettes, private bathroom, free wireless Internet. Restaurant on site (breakfast, lunch and dinner). (last update March 2017)

Hotels, motels and cabins

• Auberge la Coulée Douce 21 Boudreau Street,   1 418 756-5270, 1 888 756-5270 (free number), fax : 1 418 756-5271, e-mail : [email protected]to be released before 12 h.  92 $ To 154 $. – Accommodation in a room and in a chalet, air conditioning, Internet access (wi-fi), television, private bathroom, laundry room, non-smoking, restaurant (breakfast, lunch and dinner). 8 units. 3 stars. (last update March 2018)
• Motel du Vallon 609, route 132 West,   1 418 756-3433, 1 866 519-3433 (free number), fax : 1 418 756-5333, e-mail : [email protected] From 65 $. – Air conditioning in some units, kitchenette in some units, Internet access, laundry room, outdoor swimming pool. 19 units. 2 stars. (last update Feb. 2018)

Camping

• Causapscal campsite 601, route 132 West,   1 418 756-5621, fax : 1 418 756-3344, e-mail : [email protected] Mid-June to Labor Day.  27 $ per day without service and 33 $ per day with services. – Shower rooms and toilets, laundry room, dump station for recreational vehicles, convenience store, children's playgrounds, heated pool, volleyball, electricity, picnic table and fireplace on each site, walking trail, pets allowed, access Internet, community room. 68 sites, half of which are shaded. 3 stars. (last update March 2018)

Communicate

Around

Routes via Causapscal

Amqui (20 km) ← Lac-au-Saumon (10 km) ←

O  E

→ Routhierville (25 km) → Matapedia (60 km)