Grande-Grave Heritage Site
Site patrimonial de Grande-Grave
A former fishing village on the south shore of Forillon, where a restored Hyman & Sons store and the Blanchette House show early 20th-century fishing life.
Grande-Grave is a preserved old fishing village within Forillon National Park. In the 19th and 20th centuries, Jersey and French-Canadian fishermen salted and dried cod here. The restored Hyman & Sons general store keeps its original shelves and goods, and Blanchette House recreates the home life of a fishing family. In summer, guides in period costume give tours. The nearby wharf is the departure point for whale-watching boats and dive trips. The site is typically open from June to September, and admission is included in the national park pass. It is also where the Cap Gaspé trail begins.
Opening hours
About Jun–Sep 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Forillon Whale-Watching Cruise
- Cap Bon-Ami
- Mont Saint-Alban Lookout Tower
- Cap-des-Rosiers Lighthouse
- Cap Gaspé Lighthouse (Land's End)
- Haldimand Beach
- Forillon National Park
- Fort Péninsule