Lac Gilles
Direction: Road 138 to village of Les Escoumins, next to bridge take
"Route forestière", a 80 km drive Direction map
If you're looking for cozy comfort in the woods, Lac Gilles is your place.
It's surrounded by nature at its most extraordinary and has a great family
atmosphere to let you enjoy a real vacation.
Comfortable accommodations in a restful setting
The place to have a great time!
- The Lac des Cœurs area has over 141 sq. km. of terrain for hunting and
fishing
- 35 lakes full of lake trout (fountain char)
- Smokehouse available for onsite preparation, with expert advice
- Choice of 11 very comfortable cottages, about 2 hour’s drive (80 km)
from the ZEC Nordique welcome center on forest roads (entry fee required)
- Special site for groups of 6 to 13
Cottages
4-star cottages, situated adjacent to one another in a small village-like
setting, have indoor showers and running hot water
| |
Cottage # |
Name
|
Capacity |
10 |
Perdrix or Pileu |
6 people |
11 |
Loutre or Nitshuku |
6 people |
12 |
Castor or Amishku |
6 people |
13 |
Loup or Maikan |
6 people |
14 |
Ours or Mashku |
6 people |
15-A |
Nuage or Kashkun |
10 people |
15-B |
Renard orMatsheshu |
13 people |
16 |
Oiseau or Pileshish |
9 people |
17 |
Brulôt or Pikush |
9 people |
18 |
Village or Utenau |
10 people |
19 |
Orignal or Mush |
10 people |
Each cottage includes
- Propane stove
- Propane refrigerator
- Propane lighting
- Running hot water
- Wood stove
- Indoor plumbing and toilet paper
- Indoor shower
- Dishes, pots, pans, utensils
- Dish towels and dishwashing liquid
- Mattresses, mattress covers, pillows, and pillowcases
- Screened balcony
YES : ATVs, bikes
NO : Pets
TROUT FISHING - Fishing permits required (available on
site)
- Lake trout (fountain char)
- Trout length varies between 6 and 12 inches (15 and 30 cm)
- Quota is 20 trout per permit/possession
- Permit fee and quota for children who are not using a family permit
- An entire family can fish with one parent’s permit (a provincial law)
- Trout weighing on return from fishing
- Trout evisceration mandatory on specific tables
MOOSE HUNTING - Hunting permit required (available on
site)
- Hunting during a three-week period, from noon Saturday to 10:00 a.m.
on the following Saturday
- Quota is 1 animal per 2 hunters
- Hunting camp accommodations, in all territories (different from fishing
cottages)
- Territory with exclusive hunting rights (hunters registered at the
outfitter establishment only)
- Minimum of 2 persons and maximum of 4 persons per territory
- Hunting cabins accommodate up to 4 people (no running water or showers)
- Water supplied from lake
- Propane heat
- Propane stove
- No refrigerator or wood stove
- Dishes, pots, utensils
- Mattress covers, pillows, pillowcases
- Two bunk beds
SMALL GAME HUNTING - Hunting permit required (not available
on site)
- Hare, partridge or ruffed grouse, swamp grouse, etc.
- Small game hunting available one week before moose hunting
- Fishing cottage accommodations
PLEASE NOTE: During hunting
season, cold temperatures may affect availability of running water and the
lake then serves as the water supply.
Boats
- 1 boat for every 2 people
- Each lake has boats on site
Available for purchase
- Hunting and fishing permits
- Bait: worms and lures
- Gasoline and gas/oil mix
- Sweaters, caps, hats
- Nautical safety kits
Prices upon request.
Available for rental
- 2 and 4 HP gasoline motors
- 6 HP gasoline motors
- “Family option” motors for 5- and 7-day stays
- BBQ (no charge) with propane tank (not including propane tank $)
- Fishing rods
- Lifejackets
- Battery recharging available ($)
Prices upon request.
Other activities to enjoy
- Pedal boats, kayak
- Fishing in lakes and streams
- Swings for kids
- Picnicking
- Berry picking
- Unsupervised swimming in the lake opposite the cottages, with its lovely beach
Check-in and check-out times
- Check-in 4:00 p.m.
- Check-out: Noon
