The Banc de pêche de Paspébiac ( en, Paspébiac fishing bank) is a complex of ten buildings in

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, Canada. The buildings were built between 1783 and 1900 by fishing companies from

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. The Paspébiac fishing bank is situated on Chaleur Bay, on a dune closing the Paspébiac lagoon in the Gaspé Peninsula. The Entrepôt Lebouthillier ( en, Lebouthillier Warehouse) is the largest building on site. The building is approximately tall and is the main symbol of Paspébiac.

Heritage designation

The

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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

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, recognizing both its architecture and its social, economic and historical importance in the

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References

External links

Site historique du Banc-de-Pêche-de-Paspébiac
- official site {{DEFAULTSORT:Banc de Peche de Paspebiac 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