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WELCOME TO THE WHITELEY MUSEUM

The Whiteley Museum was named in honour of William H. Whiteley, inventor of the cod trap in 1871. Through this invention, Whiteley revolutionized cod fishing throughout Eastern Canada

 

The museum interprets the cod trap, the Whiteley family, and the fascinating natural and cultural history of the region. It features a model of Whiteley's extensive fishing installations on Bonne Esperance Island, near St. Paul's River. The museum also houses a small craft and souvenir shop as well as a small cafe

 

ACTIVITIES NEAR TO THE MUSEUM:

 

  • Eskimo Island tours
  • Walking trails
  • Boardwalk
  • St. Paul’s fish plant
  • Salmon Bay Bonne Esperance
  • Aquaculture
  • Belles-Amours farm 

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Address

302, boul. de Bonne-Espérance

Bonne-Espérance (Quebec)

G0G 2P0

Itinerary

Opening hours

 Open seasonally from Monday to Friday

9:00 a.m - 5:00 p.m

General admission: $5 and under 12 years old: free

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418 379-2211