The origin of the name of this village goes back to the beginning of colonization when a ship coming from Gascogne ran aground here. Many settlers came from the Basque country but there were also some from Normandy and the Channel Islands. In 1838, the Colborne, a merchant ship, ran aground on a reef and was wrecked. One of the sailors, saved by the local population, eventually married a local girl.
It is situated at the far eastern reaches of Bay of Chaleur. As a matter of fact, the bay begins at Pointe-aux-Maquereaux. Go and visit the harbor. Not only will you see fishermen and their boats but also a magnificent turret facing the cliff.
On an elevated site northeast of the village, you will get a wonderful panoramic view of the area. A little bit further, at Pointe-aux-Maquereaux you have access to hiking trails. Some biking trails starting off in the village reach this place.
If architecture is of interest to you, notice the Robin building dating back to the start of the 20th century and the St. Phillip's Anglican Chapel built in 1912.
