Step back in time as you walk through the door into this old Robin, Jones and Whitman general store full of oak shelves stocked with authentic old-time merchandise. This Jersey company made its mark on the fishing history of Gaspésie from 1766 onwards.
A visit to this store will plunge you back in time. Local people in period costume will entertain you with humorous anecdotes about the history of our great pioneers.
This store is mentioned in world-renowned tourist guides such as Le Guide du routard, Lonely Planet, Petit futé and Ulysse.
Opening dates
June 16 to October 3
Schedule
Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.Cost
Varies depending on age and number of peopleReservations
Required for groupsPayment methods
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Interac
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Cash
Activities available
Interpretation Sites
Continuous performances by local people in period costume and theme exhibits related to the commercial maritime and forestry activities of Gaspésie will take you back in time!
Maritime Heritage
Visit this store and meet local people in period costume who will recount unique and unusual anecdotes about momentous and not-so-momentous events in Gaspesian life.
Services
- Pets allowed on leashes only
- Free parking
How to get there
The store is on Route 132, 10 km (6 mi.) west of Percé Rock. Parking is adjacent to Route 132.
Affiliations and distinctions
Affiliation
- Tourisme Gaspésie
Distinctions
- Regional winner of a Québec Tourism Award (2004)
- Awarded a Certificate of Honour from the Québec Council of Monuments and Sites (CMSQ) (2004)
- Winner of a heritage prize (2004)
- Winner of Mérite du Français prizes (2002, 2003)
- Winner of an Excellart Award in the "Art and Culture" category (2002)