The actual site of the Bourg de Pabos Park (Pabos being a french adaptation of the word "Pabok" that means "calm water" ) has always been coveted. The bay's configuration offers a natural harbour for the ships. The long beach of the sand bar, on the opposite side of the bay, is a perfect spot to set winkles to put cod to dry, making them ready for exportation.

     At first, the territory was owned by master René Hubert. The Lefebvre de Bellefeuille family bought it in 1729.

     The three brothers, George, François and Pierre, succeeded in an unprecedent way. They established the only seigniory in New France that lived exclusively from fishery. The rights paied by the censitaires were fixed at the eleventh of their day's catch. The masters also kept lots available for location to the European fishermen that were around on a seasonal basis.

     Unfortunately, the ambitious plans of the Lefebvre de Bellefeuille took a drastic turn in 1758 as the British troops destroyed everything on their path. Thirty years of hard work and sacrifice were destroyed by fire. There was nothing left.

     Intrigued by what comes next ? Well, you will have to visit us to know how this story develops and leads to what is now called Chandler. You can also buy our book "Pabos : sur la trace de nos ancêtres" to learn all about the details.