Réserve faunique La Vérendrye is a vast Sépaq-managed wildlife reserve spanning the Outaouais and Abitibi-Témiscamingue regions of Québec.
Location: Outaouais and Abitibi-Témiscamingue, QC
Season: Open for all seasons
With more than 4,000 lakes, including the Grand lac Victoria and the huge Dozois and Cabonga reservoirs, it is one of Québec's major destinations for fishing, canoe-camping, camping and wilderness recreation.
Best Features:
- More than 4,000 lakes and numerous rivers
- More than 800 km of developed canoe-camping routes
- Nearly 20 canoe-camping circuits with about 500 overnight campsites
- More than 800 lakes accessible for fishing
- Grand lac Victoria, Réservoir Dozois and Réservoir Cabonga
- More than 1,250 camping sites across the reserve
Why It's Popular:
La Vérendrye is especially popular for its enormous freshwater network, remote wilderness, fishing and canoe-camping opportunities. Its extensive waterways make it particularly attractive to experienced paddlers looking for multi-day wilderness expeditions.
Canoe-Camping, Fishing, Camping, Hiking, Kayaking, Boating, Wildlife Observation, Hunting, Snowmobiling, Berry Picking
Camping Sites, Rustic Campsites, Ready-to-Camp Units, Cabins, Canoe Rentals, Boat Access, Fishing Access, Sanitary Facilities, Picnic Areas, Parking Areas, Welcome Centres, Hiking Trails, Fire Pits
Wilderness, Adventure, Forest Immersion, Waterfront, Remote, Peaceful, Rustic, Wildlife-Focused
