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At the heart of the Gaspé Peninsula, the Chic-Chocs Appalachian chain is the very backbone of this forest-covered peninsula. Réserve faunique des Chic-Chocs lies adjacent to Parc national de la Gaspésie to the east. A part of the reserve is even surrounded by this park. This geographical location, at the periphery of a protected territory, makes the reserve a favorite site for wildlife.

43 lakes, several streams and rivers, where you can find brook trout (speckled trout) and lake trout (salmon trout). A large variety of mammals frequent these territories including moose, black bear, snowshoe hare and porcupine; the reserve is also home to the spruce grouse and several species of singing birds.

Trout fishing. Moose, bear and small game hunting. Water feature: lake and river. Services: boat rental and permit on site. Lodging in cottage. Summer activities: hiking and mountain biking. Winter activities: cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.

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Recognized first and foremost for its exceptioally rich wildlife, Matane Wildlife Reserve offers a breathtaking panorama combining mountains and deep valleys criss-crossed by numerous watercourses. The geomorphology of this setting is characterized by a rollong lanscapes to the south, whereas at the center of the peninsula, the landscape becomes more marked and more arid as the impressive chic-Chocs range rises up.Several novel activities have been introduced to promote a better knowledge of the moose: interpretation center, guided tours and outings in various wildlife habitats, observation towers...

38 lakes and several rivers including Cap-Chat and Matane, as well as numerous streams where you can fish brook trout, lake trout and Atlantic salmon. In addition to the large concentration of moose, the reserve is home to white-tailed deer, black bear, fox, coyote as well as several small mammals. There are more than 150 species of birds including the golden eagle, pileated woodpecker, ruffed grouse, spruce grouse, osprey and the bald eagle.

Trout and salmon fishing. Moose, bear and small game hunting. Water feature: lake and river. Services: boat rental, guide and permit on site. Lodging in inn, campground and cottage. Summer activities: Hiking, mountain biking and canoeing. Winter activities: cross-country skiing, downhill skiing and snowshoeing.

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Trout and salmon fishing. Water feature: river. Services: boat rental, guide and permit on site. Lodging in campground and pavillon. Summer activity: canoeing.

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Photo: SÉPAQ

With beautiful lakes, shimmering rivers and rolling hills of green dotted with leafy trees, the picturesque lanscapes of Réserve faunique de Port-Daniel are home to a highly varied wildlife. Hikers and fishers will enjoy Port-Daniel River's pastoral atmosphere and will marvel at its waterfalls, gorges and pits which, with the approach of fall, are transformed into spawning grounds for Atlantic salmon. This little corner of paradise can be reached without having to go far off the beaten trail. Indeed, it is located just 8 km from the ocean.

25 lakes, Port-Daniel River and a few streams where you can fish brook trout and Atlantic salmon. Several mammals including moose, white-tailed deer, bear, hare, beaver, fox, fisher, lynx, otter, marten and porcupine abound in the reserve's forest. There are also a number of birds associated with marine, marsh and forest habitats including the great blue heron, the black-crowned night-heron, the ruffed grouse, the spruce grouse as well as a large variety of ducks.

Trout and salmon fishing. Deer, moose, bear and small game hunting. Water feature: lake and river. Services: boat rental and permit on site. Lodging in campground and cottage. Summer activities: beach and hiking.

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Trout fishing. Water feature: river. Service: permit on site. Lodging in pavillon. Restaurant.

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Trout and salmon fishing. Water feature: river. Services: guide and permit on site. Lodging in campground (36 sites). Indoor bathroom, shower and freezer. Rates: $36 to $160.

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Photo: Zec de la rivière Matane

An exceptional site
For many years, the Matane River has been known as the salmon fishing school in Québec. Many fishermen have caught their first salmon on this river. The Matane River is easily accessible on all its length.

Fly fishing school
The Initiation Rivière Matane program is unique. It wil help you to learn  the right way to practice salmon fishing. If you are an adventurer in search of a new challenge or an angler wishing to improve his techniques, the Matane River Fishing School is offering you the chance to do so. You can do it alone, with friends or with your family (we provide the equipment for the formation).

Photo: Zec de la rivière Matane

Observe a natural phenomenon at the dam Mathieu-D'Amours
From the coast of Greenland passing through the St. Lawrence River to the mouth of the Matane River, the Atlantic salmon travel this long journey with the sole purpose of reaching its spawning place. Two windows give you the opportunity to observe this anadrom fish at the time of its migratory pass through the fish ladder. And through different displays, it is possible for you to discover a magnificient river, populated with the king of fish: the Atlantic salmon.

Salmon fishing. Water feature: river. Service: permit on site.

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Brook char fishing. Deer, moose, bear and small game hunting. Water feature: lake. Services: boat rental, guide and permit on site. Lodging in campground. Summer activities: hiking, beach, cycling path and ATV trail. Rates: $19.50.

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Salmon fishing. Water feature: river. Service: permit on site. Rates: $37.90 to $82.50.

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Salmon fishing. Services: guide and permit on site. Lodging in campground. Rates: $25 to $175.