Causapscal, Quebec is a charming city nestled in the heart of the Canadian province of Quebec. It is situated in the La Matapédia Regional County Municipality, at the confluence of the Matapédia and Causapscal Rivers. This city is conveniently located along Quebec Route 132, approximately halfway between Mont-Joli and Campbellton, New Brunswick.
Causapscal is easily accessible by both rail and air. The city is served by the Causapscal railway station, which is a stop on Via Rail's The Ocean route between Montreal and Halifax. For those who prefer to fly, the Causapscal Airport provides another convenient option.
The name "Causapscal" has a rich history, originating from the geographic township of Casupscull, which was proclaimed in 1864. This name is derived from the Mi'kmaq word Goesôpsiag (or Gesapsgel, Gesôpsgigel), which translates to "stony bottom", "swift water", or "rocky point". These descriptions likely refer to the rocky river bed of the Causapscal River.
The development of Causapscal, Quebec followed the construction of the Intercolonial Railway in the 1860s. In 1870, the Parish of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur was established, and the following year, the post office opened. The Parish Municipality of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur-de-Causapscal was incorporated in 1897, named after the parish and the geographic township.
In 1928, the village separated from the parish municipality and was incorporated as the Village Municipality of Causapscal. The parish municipality lost more territory when the Municipality of Sainte-Marguerite was formed in 1957. Causapscal gained city status in 1965. On December 31, 1997, the Parish Municipality of Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur-de-Causapscal was amalgamated into the City of Causapscal.
Causapscal is located in the picturesque Matapédia Valley, where the Matapédia and Causapscal Rivers meet. This unique geographical location offers stunning natural beauty and a variety of outdoor activities for visitors.
According to the 2021 Census of Population conducted by Statistics Canada, Causapscal had a population of 2,147 living in 1,061 of its 1,140 total private dwellings. This represented a change of -6.8% from its 2016 population of 2,304. With a land area of 161.61 km2 (62.40 sq mi), it had a population density of 13.3/km2 (34.4/sq mi) in 2021.
