The Forks Park

The Waterfalls and The Marsh

Walking and hiking trails

The Covered Bridge

The Forks Park

"The Forks" is synonymous with the town of Causapscal since its creation. The name signifies the meeting of the Matapedia and the Causapscal rivers. In 1839 an important relay post was established. Since then many fly fishers have come to fish salmon in these great rivers. "The Forks Park" is ideal for watching salmon fishing, and is a perfect place to enjoy a picnic. The park can be reached by crossing the suspended bridge over the Matapedia river, located in front of the tourist information bureau on route 132.

The Waterfalls and The Marsh

Located 15 km from route 132 and from Causapscal, the falls and the marsh are situated on the border of the Causapscal river. As many as five hundred salmon are kept in the marsh. The barrier protects the salmon until October, when they begin to spawn. The marsh is classified as a sanctuary and is a no fishing zone.

Renovations have been made to facilitate access to the salmon marsh. The salmon can be observed from an elevated promenade that sits on the marsh,accessible by the river bank.

The waterfall is three and a half meters high. Salmon can seen climbing the Causapscal river waterfall beginning in mid June. Stairs facilitate visitors' descent to the waterfall. Tables make this a beautiful place for an afternoon picnic.

There are also two interpretation trails and observation points on the site during the summer.

BIT de Causapscal (418) 756-6048
Faucus inc. (418) 756-5999 Tel (418) 756-3344

E-mail: faucuscar@globetrotter.net

CGRMP (Corporation de gestion des Rivières Matapédia et Patapédia) (418) 756-5174

Walking and hiking trails

A stroll around Causapscal? There are many walking and hiking trails to choose from. Some trails offer short distances, from 2,4 km to 4,3 km in distance, and are located close to the town. Other trails are up to twenty km long and are linked with the International Appalachian Trails.

All the walking and hiking trails are located in wonderful natural surroundings. We ask that all visitors respect the environment.

Memory trail*

The Forks and Appalachian station.
Family level trail that runs along the Causapscal river. Length: 2,4 km.

The River Bank*

Boreal Forest, Virginia and salmon station. Family level trail that crosses the Causapscal river by way of the suspended bridge. Length: 4,3 km.

* A brochure of these walking and hiking trails is available at the Causapscal tourist information bureau.

Campground Trail

Small trail on wood boardwalk that runs along a creek to the border of the campground. This trail leads to the entrance of the International Appalachian Trails.

SThe waterfall and marsh trail

These are interpretation and observation trails that enable visitors to experience the incredible mechanism that makes nature function. The trails cover a distance of 15 km. Although the trails are recommended for everyone, there are some parts of the trails that are considered intermediate.

International Appalachian Trails Matapedia Valley, Causapscal-Assemetquagan river.

Secteur Causapscal-Rivière Assemetquagan

This sector is less appropriate for the one-day hiker, but is an amazing chance to see fantastic scenery.

Information: the Causapscal tourist information bureau Tel.: 418 756-6048

The Heppell Bridge

Before the construction of the Heppell bridge in 1908, the two families that resided on one side of the Matapedia river had to use a small boat to travel across. Once the need to reach the other side of the river became greater, the two families could not agree on where they should build a bridge. As no consensus could be reached, both families built their own bridge. Although both the Heppell and the Plante bridges were built, only the Heppell bridge exists today. The Plante bridge was demolished by the Transport Ministry some time ago. The Heppell bridge, built in the "elaborate town" style is one of the oldest covered bridges in the Matapedia valley. À proximité, on peut apercevoir les pêcheurs de saumon pratiquant le lancer de la mouche dans la célèbre fosse 87 où Richard J. Cullen captura, en 1952, un spécimen de 12 kilogrammes.

Near by salmon fishers can be seen fly fishing in the celebrated "pole 87" where in 1952 Richard J. Cullen captured a 12 kg salmon.