Réserve faunique des Laurentides

Camp Mercier is a famous cross-country ski centre that has Québec's best snow conditions. The trail network has 70 linear km of trails (50 km for classic skiing and 20 km for skate-skiing).

During winter 2020-2021, reception will take place in temporary trailers (new Camp Mercier currently under construction). The waxing room will be set up in a trailer and equipment rental will not be available.

Period: December 5, 2020, to April 4, 2021 (depending on snow conditions)

COVID‑19 preventive measures and reduced services

Trails map (in French only)

Season pass and booklet

All 7-days season passes are sold for the 2020-2021 season. The 5-days season pass is still available. Quantities are limited. Buy

Note that the booklet of 12 day passes is not offered during the 2020-2021 season.

Day Passes

Day passes are available online up to 3 days before the date of your cross-country ski outing.

Staying with Us? Free Cross-Country Skiing!

This winter, access to the cross-country skiing trails is free for customers staying at Sépaq-network cross-country skiing centres. Present your booking confirmation at check-in to get your ski tickets. Tickets valid on your day of arrival, throughout your stay and on your day of departure. Tickets may only be used at the establishment at which you are staying.

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From Camp Mercier, there are 33 linear km of recently blazed snowshoeing trails. They offer striking views, including one at 1,000 metres of altitude. You can also reach the heated rest area at Le Pic and a lean-to, both located at 800 m above sea level.

Snowshoeing day pass: purchase on site is mandatory (even for Annual Québec National Parks Card holders).

Period: December 5, 2020, to April 4, 2021 (depending on snow conditions)

Trails map (in French only)

Réserve faunique des Laurentides is a favourite spot for fishing. With over 2,000 lakes and 9 rivers in 25 accommodations sectors, the wildlife reserve provides all categories of anglers with interesting diversity. Fish are native species everywhere. Some bodies of water have more restrictive limits to preserve fishing quality or the length of the season. Use of electric or gas motors is permitted throughout the reserve but is prohibited in the sectors within Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier.

Catch and possession limits:

• Speckled trout: 15 (10 in the sector within Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier)
• Arctic char: 5
• Lake trout: 2

For the Devlin cabins and the Lac à l’Épaule lodge, which is near the Camp Mercier reception office, check the accommodations section for Parc national de la Jacques-Cartier.

Period: see all the Fishing packages with Accomodations

Documentation and statistics

Map Library

For a day's fishing, stop off at the world's largest native brook trout pond. More than thirty waterways – either lakes in a Sépaq watercraft or rivers for wading– are available for day fishing.

If you have your own watercraft, you can launch it and fish on Grand lac Jacques-Cartier. Please note that you don't need a booking to fish with your own watercraft at Mare-du-Sault or on Rivière aux Écorces in the sections identified for this purpose.

For those who like to enjoy an on-shore bite to eat, fishing shelters have been installed at Lac-à-Jack and along Rivière Montmorency. You'll have access to all the amenities you need to cook your freshly caught fish. Picnic tables are also available to anglers.

Period: May 22 to August 30, 2021

Regular and high seasons dates

Rates

Day Fishing Plan – 2021 (in French only)

Documentation and statistics

Map Library

Practical guide for apprentice enthusiasts

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No reservations are required for this type of fishing. It's available on several rivers:

• Cavée
• Écorces (aux)
• Jacques-Cartier - northeast
• Jacques-Cartier - northwest
• Launière
• Milieu (du)
• Montmorency
• Petite Pikauba

Period: May 29 to August 30, 2021

Rates

Day Fishing Plan – 2021 (in French only)

Documentation and statistics

Map Library

Practical guide for apprentice enthusiasts

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The La Loutre Campground offers fishing-camping with a boat being supplied, Sunday to Thursday (campsites with 2 or 3 services). For more details, consult the Fishing-Camping package.

Periods:

• May 20 to August 30, 2021
• May 19 to August 30, 2022

Documentation and statistics

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We have set up a black bear watching site out in nature. The activity is supervised by an experienced guide-interpreter who is very familiar with this imposing mammal. Learn more about this fascinating creature in total safety.

Note: this activity is not offered during the 2021 season.

The activity includes:

• A conference to demystify this fascinating mammal.
• The opportunity to watch bears safely from one of our observation towers (sightings guaranteed in July and August).
• An experienced bilingual guide-interpreter to answer your questions.
• Meeting point at 3:30 p.m. at the community shelter La Loutre campground (km 135 of route 175).

Hundreds of kilometres of roads and trails criss-cross the territory, providing access to popular game species, such as Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse, and snowshoe hare.

Six sectors provide hunters with accommodations:

• Belle-Rivière (Modik cabins)
• Cyriac
• L'Étape
• Gîte-du-Berger
• Montagnais
• Sept-Îles

Hunting on ATVs is permitted for small game hunters with the Small Game Hunting Package.

You can also hunt migratory birds if you have a migratory game bird hunting permit in addition to a small game hunting licence.

Period: see the Small Game Hunting Package

Documentation and statistics

Map Library

Small game hunting is available by the day in the Launière and Mercier sectors. Hunters must purchase their right of access on line or at the reserve. Registration is at the Mercier Registration Centre (Route 175, km 94). The species you can hunt are Ruffed Grouse, Spruce Grouse and snowshoe hare. Some trails are reserved for ATVs (Launière sector only).

Period:

• October 17 to 31, 2021

Rates

Documentation and statistics

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Réserve faunique des Laurentides belongs to provincial hunting zone 27 west. The territory is divided into 70 hunting sectors. Moose hunting is limited by quota on the reserve and most moose hunting packages are subject to random draw.

The Portes de l'Enfer Lodge package, with more elaborate services, is not subject to random draw. It offers high-end hunting stays under the American plan.

Period: see the Moose Hunting Package

Please note that Aboriginal people engage in hunting and fishing activities in the wildlife reserve.

Hunting regulations for this wildlife reserve

Hunting statistics

Because Réserve faunique des Laurentides is so large, you have ample leeway to choose the best hunting sites. Hunting thus exerts a low pressure on bear numbers and is scientifically monitored to ensure maintenance of a healthy population. These practices guarantee a quality hunting experience with a very high success rate.

Spring Hunting

The wildlife reserve teams up with a partner to offer black bear hunting packages under the European plan without a guide. You'll get a quality hunting experience-a carefully prepared still-hunt. A shooting range and a practice watchtower are available.

Hunting success rate: over 90%

For information, contact Les Entreprises Chassomaniak Inc. at 418‑226‑0975 or by e-mail at mattpouliot@hotmail.com.

Period: June 1 to 30

Autumn Hunting

In Réserve faunique des Laurentides, you can hunt black bear in the autumn while moose hunting. You only have to pay for the necessary hunting access rights. There is no preparation for autumn black bear hunting on target sites.

Period: August 31 to September 30

You can slide down slopes near the Lac-à-Noël and the Devlin cabins. Inner tubes are provided. It is reserved for our overnight guests.

Period: December to April

There is a skating rink near the Lac-à-Noël and the Devlin cabins. It is reserved for our overnight guests.

Period: December to April (depending on weather conditions)

Bike rental available in certain lodging sectors when you book a cabin.

Free bikes for the children

Free bike loans for children of 17 years of age and under in a family situation. Limited quantities. First come, first served basis.

Children under 18, accompanied by an adult with day fishing right of access, are allowed to fish for free. 

Children under 18, accompanied by an adult with a small game day hunting right of access, are allowed to hunt for free. 

A family hunting package under the European plan is offered by random draw at 50% off the regular price for the whole group of hunters. To enter, at least one hunter must be a child 12 to 17 years old and have a hunter's certificate.

Packages

A family package  for 2 adults and their children under 18 is available early July to late August.

At all times

Children under 18 are lodged for free in relation to the number of adults at the time of reservation, based on the following criteria:

• 2 childrens for 5 or fewer adults
• 4 childrens for 6 or less adults

* There is no charge for children under 18 who may surpass the maximum occupation capacity, according to certain conditions and accommodation sectors.

Children under 18 are lodged for free in relation to the number of adults at the time of reservation, based on the following criteria:

• 2 children for 5 or fewer adults
• 4 children for 6 or more adults

* There is no charge for children under 18 who may surpass the maximum occupation capacity, according to certain conditions and accommodation sectors.

Group of young people under 18 can go canoe-camping for a cut rate of $7 per person per day. This activity is free for children in a family situation.

Portes-de-l'Enfer Lodge is renowned for the refinement of its facilities and the quality of its fishing. It's a meeting place out in the wilderness, ideal for a business meeting or any other corporate event.

• Accommodations: 10 wood cabins that can sleep 2 to 8 people.
• Food service: meals are served in a dining room with a view of Rivière Pikauba.
• Meetings: the conference room can accommodate up to 24 people.

Periods:

• May 21 to August 30, 2021
• May 20 to August 30, 2022