The name Causapscal comes from the Micmac word "Geosopsgiag", meaning a rocky point where the stones shine on the river bed.

Situated at the intersection of the Matapedia and Causapscal rivers the town of Causapscal is in the heart of the Gaspé Coast, 125 km east of Rimouski, 250 km west of Percé and 60 km north of New Brunswick. Stop by and see the natural beauty of Causapscal.