Cascapedia River Museum
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Mission:
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(Photo: Cascapedia River Museum) | The Cascapedia River Museum emphasizes the importance of conservation of the Atlantic salmon, so that this valuable resource can be preserved for future generations. The Cascapedia River Museum offers a fascinating visit not only for anglers or local history buffs, but for those who know little about either fishing or history. The story of the Cascapedia is one that is rich in tradition and history. The need to preserve this history has resulted in the creation of a community museum.
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Physical Description:
The Cascapedia River Museum is situated in a building that played a major role in the development of the community of Grand Cascapedia. It was formerly known as the J. A. Campbell Store, and was one of three general stores that served the village in the early 1900's. In 1997, the Cascapedia Society that manages the Atlantic salmon fishing on the Grand Cascapedia River for the Quebec government bought the building. In 2000, the Cascapedia River Museum officially opened and since that time the two organizations have respectfully shared the building. The "old store" has undergone many changes as each company has sought to improve the quality of its product and services while appreciating the need to preserve the historical charm of the old building. |
Collections:
 | Big fish, Grand Cascapedia.
(Photo: Cascapedia River Museum) | A permanent exhibition displaying historic books, photos, albums, rods, reels, flies, maps, hunting, logging, farming equipment, and artifacts belonging to the Princess Louise, Governors general, Presidents of teh United States, and the rich and famous.
The approximate number of objects in the collections is 400. Although the collection of angling memorabilia is the envy of many collectors, the stories from the community’s rich heritage are what interest visitors the most. |
Special Activities:
Guided tours
Gift shop
Documentation center
Fishing simulator
Archival Records
Films
Information Centre
Library and video library
Conservation and Restoration programs including educational and school programs
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Publications:
N/A. |
Business Hours:
June - October guided tours of museum, fishing simulator, documentation center, and gift shop. Additional services will be opened in the near future.
9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Two weeks during Christmas season. |
Fees:
$3.00 per person; $5.00 per family.
Discounts for students and groups. |
English:
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Yes |
French:
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Yes |
Address:
Cascapedia River Museum
275, Route 299
Cascapedia St-Jules, Quebec
G0C 1T0
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Telephone:
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(418) 392-5079 |
Fax:
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(418) 392-5070 |
Email:
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cascapedia_museum@globetrotter.net |
Website:
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http://www.cascapedia.org |
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