Length of Stay: 3 nights
Visited: 26-29 August 2023
Chandler is located on the eastern side of the Gaspesie Peninsula in the Gulf of St Lawrence. It is the second most populated town on the peninsula after Gaspe. The town has a long history dating back to 1729 when it was first settled. Chandlers main industry was fishing and lumber, today it is tourism and some fishing. The historic heritage of Chandler can be seen as one strolls the outside displays known as founders' walk, an attraction that showcases the dynamics of the town.
We stayed at Camping du Bourg de Pabos which is central to everything I wanted to see and do. After setting up the rig I went exploring on my bike to get the lay of the land.
The area is incredibly beautiful with it's red rich sand and clear blue water. I sat on a rock just taking in the view and salt air. Despite public pressure, election promises, and government investments it took over 40 years to build the 202 mile railway from Matapedia to Gaspe. It finally arrived in 1910. In 1914 the train station was built and by 1929 the Canadian National Railway was formed. Freight traffic diminish between 1990 and early 2000's due to local industry closures. In 2011 VIA Rail passenger service was suspended due to poor rail conditions. The tracks are currently being repaired sections at a time with rail service to resume in 2014/15. After exploring most of the town I call it a day, but not before I hang on the beach for an hour or so. The weather has been great so far lets hope it holds out.
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