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The best places for a nature stay in the wildlife reserves

The simplest holidays are often the very best! As a family or with a small group, why not meet up at the heart of the forest, in a magnificent waterfront cabin? The program will be very simple indeed: roaming, exploring, relaxing, and letting yourself be lulled by the crackling of a wood fire.

Cabins located in wildlife reserves offer the stay of your dreams. But that’s not all! You’ll also have access to a rowboat and a kayak for your nautical outings and a barbecue upon your return. To help you secure your very own little corner of paradise, we’ve picked out some of our favorites just for you. A perfect wildlife reserve stay awaits you!

Réserve faunique de Rimouski Réserve faunique de Rimouski
Réserve faunique de Rimouski William Renaud | © Sépaq

Réserve faunique des Laurentides

Who says you have to drive for hours to reach the cabin of your dreams in a wildlife reserve? The cabins of Lac-à-Noël and Lac-aux-Écorces sectors of Réserve faunique des Laurentides, nestled between the Québec City and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean regions, are ideal places to get away from it all. You can be sure that inveterate day anglers will simply love their visit. And boating enthusiasts will be equally pleased, as will those who are keen to simply relax in the comfort of a cabin at the edge of a spectacular waterway.

Réserve faunique de Rimouski

In the Bas-Saint-Laurent region, you’ll discover the landmark Lac-Perdrix and Lac-Rimouski cabins of Réserve faunique de Rimouski, ideal destinations for one or several nights. As well as navigating on the waterway located right in front of the cabins with a kayak provided on-site, visitors can learn more about the resident wildlife of these locations characterized by a wealth of diverse habitats. Moose, white-tailed deer, and beaver are just waiting to be discovered at our many well-tended sites. And bird watchers will have easy access to all sorts of winged creatures, including birds of prey. A pontoon boat is also available for rent in the Lac-Rimouski sector.

Réserve faunique des Laurentides
Réserve faunique des Laurentides William Renaud | © Sépaq
Réserve faunique de Rimouski
Réserve faunique de Rimouski Charles Boutin | © Sépaq
Réserve faunique de Port-Cartier–Sept-Îles
Réserve faunique de Port-Cartier–Sept-Îles Sébastien St-Jean | © Sépaq
Réserve faunique de Matane
Réserve faunique de Matane Mathieu Dupuis | © Sépaq

Réserve faunique de Port-Cartier-Sept-Îles

If you’re planning to visit the magnificent Côte-Nord region, you’ve got to stop at Réserve faunique de Port-Cartier-Sept-Îles for your fill of indelible memories that you’ll be dying to share. How about a cabin stay at the edge of Lac Walker, renowned among visitors for its spectacular scenery? You’ll have access to the sandy shore in front of the cabins. And that’s not all. You can also head out for a day of fishing for salmon or brook trout. And we’ve got some good news for those who fear mosquitoes: most of our cabins come equipped with mosquito screens!

Réserve faunique de Matane

Enjoy a stay surrounded by the mountains and the majestic waterways of Réserve faunique de Matane. This dream scenario is possible in the Horizon cabins in the Lac-Duvivier sector, as well as in the traditional cabins in the Étang-à-la-Truite and Presqu'île sectors. These last two sectors are also perfect for families, as the Étang-à-la-Truite campground, located close to the cabins, offers a brand-new children's playground and a wide range of watercraft for rent.

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