History
Reserve du Parc Mastigouche, later named Réserve faunique Mastigouche, was created in 1971 as part of "Accessibility" a government operation to democratize hunting and fishing activities. The aim was to buy up territories formerly occupied by exclusive fish and game clubs and make them available to the people of Québec. Here, most of the territory was covered by three clubs: The Mastigouche, The Saint-Bernard, and The Commodore. Their members were largely Americans.
Looking at the heritage left by these private clubs, we cannot help but admire the built environment of the Commodore Club. Several of its loghouse lodges have stood by the shores of Lac Shawinigan for a century. Located on an exceptional site and built using dovetail joints, they are the pride of the reserve and are available through fishing or vacation packages.
The name Mastigouche comes from the name of the former private fish and game club, which was granted in 1881 to Élisabeth Copeland de Berthier. It's believed to mean "where the wood is small" in an Amerindian language, probably Atikamekw.
In 1971, the territory was established as a hunting and fishing reserve under the name of Réserve du Parc Mastigouche. For several years, it was better known by the name of Parc Mastigouche. Its classification as a wildlife reserve dates to 1979.
Adjoining Mastigouche Park, Koubec Mastigouche Lodge, established nearly a hundred years ago, is the ideal location for family vacations and relaxation.
The Lodge is also an excellent site for wild observation in an enchanting panorama of mountains and lakes.
Several movies shot here, including Grey Owl (1999) and Les Boys 4 (2005).
Our personnel will make you feel at home. Stay in a comfortable cottage
or at our rustic lodge.
