Matane, Quebec

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View of Matane at dusk
View of Matane at dusk

Matane is a city on the Gaspé Peninsula on the south shore of the Saint Lawrence River at the mouth of the Matane River. The city is the seat for the Matane Regional County Municipality.

There is a ferry service which crosses the river to Baie-Comeau and Godbout on the north shore.

The Matane area is known for its shrimps. The Shrimp Festival, which used to be held in June, was cancelled due to lack of volunteers. The Matane river is also known for salmon fishing.

The name of the city is said to come from a Mi'kmaq word meaning "beaver pond".

According to the Canada 2001 Census:

  • Population: 15,635
  • % Change (1996-2001): -5.9
  • Dwellings: 5,573
  • Area (km²): 24.80 km²
  • Density (persons per km²): 469.2

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Coordinates: 48°51′N 67°31′W

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