The Gaspe's Hidden Treasure

The Gaspe Coast is a place of fabled stories, legends, and folklore, and the pages of its past are filled with intrigue, adventure, and secrets. Some of its most fascinating stories are the ones about the treasures that were hidden long ago in the secluded inlets and coves of the peninsula. Throughout history, people have risked their lives and fortunes to go in search of hidden treasure. Captivating stories have been told about lost riches and the pirates and criminals who hid their stolen goods in remote places so that they could later return to retrieve them with the help of clues in old letters and treasure maps.
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​But there were also those who hid their stash of cash, coins, and valuables in old floorboards, cupboards, and attics. This practice of hiding valuables was a way for people to protect their possessions long before there were banks. And even after banks were built, many did not trust them with their money.

Often, the safest place to hide their belongings was in and around their homes. Others buried their treasures in old barns, under rocks or near special landmarks. However, all too often the person who hid the money never told anyone, and after they died, the cache remained hidden. This means there may be people living on property or in old houses where there’s a stash of cash hidden. I have collected many stories about the Gaspe Coast, but this collection of treasure stories has been some of the most interesting

Find out more about the Lost and Buried Treasure of the Gaspe Coast, in the BOOK ROOM on Gaspe Coast Stories.

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