Getting
Here
THE GASPESIAN BRITISH
HERITAGE VILLAGE
We opened our doors in 1989
with the purpose of showing the
history of the first
settlers of the Gaspesian peninsula. The
Village, which is spread
out over 82 acres in New Richmond
West, contains twenty four
(24) patrmoinial buildings that will
take you back in time, from
the 1780's to the early 20th
century.
Our staff will help you
discover the life of the first colonists
who arrived from of
England, Scotland, Ireland, etc. and their
cohabitation with the
Mi'gMaq and the Acadians. Your visit
will take you from the
General Store to the Duthie Point
Lighthouse, via the old
schoolhouse, the blacksmith shop and
the church where you will
experience daily life back then.
Visit the Gaspesian British Heritage Village website.
THE TOWN OF NEW RICHMOND
Bordered by the Grand
Cascapedia River, one of North
America's top salmon
fishing rivers, and by the marvellous Bay
of Chaleurs, member of the
select "Most Beautiful Bays of the
World" club, the town
of New Richmond is unique on the Gaspé
peninsula. Founded in the
mid sixteenth century, the few
Acadians already here were
joined by the English, the Empire
Loyalists, Scottish, Irish,
Jersey Islanders, etc. Thanks to
theses newcomers and the
native communities, the town slowly
took on it's identity.
New Richmond will
undoubtably seduce you with it's beautiful
vistas, and it's residents
known for their warm hospitality.
Visit the Town of New Richmond website.
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