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Matapedia
Matapedia and Restigouche rivers
Information
Country	Canada
Region	The Matapedia Valley
Area	72,49 km²
Population	664 hab. (2011)
Density	9,16 inhab./km²
Telephone prefix	1-418
Location
47 ° 58 ′ 25 ″ N 66 ° 56 ′ 53 ″ W
Official site
Touristic site
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Matapedia is a parish of the Gaspesie to Quebec.

Understand

Matapedia is a small village located where the Matapedia and Ristigouche rivers meet, both of which are internationally renowned for salmon fishing. Moreover, the name of the village comes from the Mi'kmaq language and means "where the rivers meet". The landscapes in Matapedia are remarkably splendid.

There is a tourist information relay located in the parking lot of the church which provides information on the region.

Story

Matapedia became the first place of colonization of the Matapedia valley when Loyalists came to settle there following the American Revolution. Subsequently, the place saw the arrival of Acadian, Irish and French Canadian settlers as well as English Canadians from the maritime provinces. The different cultures are still present in harmony today.

To go

By train

• 47.975142-66.9397831 Matapedia station 10 MacDonell Street,   1 418-865-2327, 1 888-842-7245 (free number) Monday, Thursday and Saturday from 5 h 10 - 6 h 30 and Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from 20 h 40 - 22 h 10. – Regularly served by a VIA Rail passenger train. (last update March 2018)

Circulate

By taxi

• Bolton Taxi ,   1 506-753-3366 (last update Feb. 2018)
• Central Taxi ,   1 506-753-2200 (last update Feb. 2018)

To see

Do

In summer

• Canoe and kayak  – On the Assemetquagan, Matapedia, Patapedia and Ristigouche rivers. The rivers are calm (rapids of level R1 maximum), with the exception of the Assemetquagan river which has a rapid R2-R3. Guide service available. (last update Feb. 2018)
  • Matapedia Nature-Adventure In Adam Park on rue de l'Église,   1 418-865-3554 – Rental, transport, guide services. All inclusive packages. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Fishing and hunting  – The Matapedia and Ristigouche rivers are internationally renowned for black salmon fishing. The streams are excellent for trout fishing. (last update Feb. 2018)
  • Management Corporation of the Matapedia and Patapedia Rivers (CGRMP) 2, rue des Saumons, e-mail : [email protected] – Manages access rights and provides the necessary information for the public areas of the Matapedia and Patapedia rivers. Offers packages including accommodation. (last update Feb. 2018)
  • MatPat Guiding 308 Riverside Street,   1 418-865-2123, e-mail : [email protected] – Black salmon fishing guide, equipment available. (last update Feb. 2018)
  • Pierre D’amours Guide 254, route 132,   1 418-788-5632, e-mail : [email protected] – Guided canoe trip services, black salmon fishing guide, equipment available, duck hunting, moose hunting. Accommodation in a chalet. (last update Feb. 2018)
  • Motel Restigouche outfitter 5, rue des Saumons,   1 418-865-2155, 1 877-865-2848 (free number) – Bear hunting, black salmon fishing, salmon fishing, moose hunting. Restaurant and accommodation. (last update Feb. 2018)

In winter

• Le Petit Chamonix 44, rue du Chamonix,   1 418-865-2105 – Family-friendly ski center, 10 slopes for all levels, natural snow, vertical drop 150 m, ski lift, equipment rental. Canteen and bar on site. (last update Feb. 2018)

To buy

Eat

• Canteen Lagacé 12, boulevard Perron East,   1 418-865-2909 – Typical Quebecois canteen, homemade fries. (last update Feb. 2018)
• 47.973-66.9511 At Casimir 19A, rue de l'Église,   1 418-865-2493, e-mail : [email protected] – Gourmet coffee, local grocery store. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Restaurant la Vieille Gare 50 Perron Boulevard West,   1 418-865-2007 – Breakfasts, varied dishes, daily menus, table d'hôtes, seafood specialty. Licensed restaurant. (last update Feb. 2018)
• Restaurant Hotel Restigouche ,   1 418-865-2155, 1 877-865-2848 (free number) – Breakfasts, varied dishes, daily menu during the week, table d'hôte, seafood, salmon. Licensed restaurant and bar on site. (last update Feb. 2018)

Have a drink / Go out

Housing

Gîtes

• Gîte Le Moulinet 2, rue du Ruisselet,   1 418-865-2182, 1 877-865-2182 (free number) – Shared bread room, full breakfast offered. 4 bedrooms. Salmon fishing, canoe. (last update Feb. 2018)
• At Casimir 19, rue de l'Église,   1 418-865-2493 – Shared bathroom, free breakfast. 2 bedrooms. (last update Feb. 2018)

Hotels and motels

• Restigouche hotel-motel 5, rue des Saumons,   1 418-865-2155, 1 877-865-2848 (free number) – Restaurant, outdoor pool, shop, bar, kitchenette in some units. 37 units. Hunting and fishing packages available. (last update Feb. 2018)
• MatPat Lodge 308 Riverside Street,   1 418-865-2123, e-mail : [email protected] – Living room and shared kitchen, meals on request in an all-inclusive formula. 3 rooms. Salmon fishing packages available. (last update Feb. 2018)

Communicate

Around

Routes via Matapedia

Amqui (75 km) ← Causapscal (60 km) ←	O  E	→ New (60 km) → Carleton-sur-Mer (75 km)
END ←	O  E	→ Atholville (20 km) → Campbellton (25 km)
Saint-Quentin (90 km) ← Kedgwick (70 km) ←	O  E	→ END