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Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

wildlife reserve in Quebec, Canada

About Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve

This reserve was established in 1971 with the aim of democratizing access to these public lands. Previously, the territory was exploited by hunting and fishing clubs, in particular the Saint-Bernard (founded in 1872) and Mastigouche (created in 1901) clubs. At the centre of the reserve territory is the Basses-Collines-du-Lac-au-Sorcier proposed biodiversity reserve. The latter includes the following main lakes: Lac Régis, Lac de la Rencontre, Lac Oudiette, Grand Lac des Îles, Lac Bigorne and Lac au Sorcier. The latter is crossed by the Rivière des Îles. The reserve includes theMarie-Jean-Eudes Ecological Reservecovering8.5km(3.3sqmi)near Shawinigan Lake. This protected area is home to a stand of sugar maple and yellow birch trees, an ecosystem representative of the middle Laurentians of Ma

Top Attractions in Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve

Explore the best things to see and do in Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve:

  • Fishing
  • Hiking trails
  • Hunting
  • Wildlife observation

Where to Stay in Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve

  • 🏨Camping Au Tonnerre 2
  • 🏨Camping Lac-Bouteille
  • 🏨Camping Lac-Soufflet
  • 🏨Camping Saint-Bernard
  • 🏨Chalets en location

Mastigouche Wildlife Reserve Travel Guide Sections

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