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Tourism
Since Matane is the first step to Gaspé's tourist circuit it receives and accommodates many passing tourists. The old lighthouse of Matane was transformed into a tourist information center with a panoramic view of its surroundings

Matane is famous for its shrimp throughout the Gaspé Peninsula. The Matane River is dubbed as the ′River-School′ throughout Quebec due to its apprentice-training and formation of numerous fishermen. The River itself is 101km of length and is the only river in Quebec that you can practice fishing in the town square. Permits and equipment can be bought or rented in town.

Various world renown and local artist originate from Matane including Claude Picher and Yves Racine among others. Local galleries surround the area.

In 2000 Matane was named East Quebec's industrial capital.