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Discover the wonders of nature with our local guides. Recharge your batteries, we'll take care of everything!
Discover, Harvest and Taste
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Discover, Harvest and Taste
Introduction to wild mushroom harvesting
After a brief theoretical presentation on the major families of mushrooms and the methods of harvesting and identification, we head out into the forest to gather what Mother Nature offers. We then return to the cottages where we will clean, prepare, and cook our harvest together.
This training will give you the ability to correctly identify and harvest several types of mushrooms on your own.
Duration: half a day, minimum registration according to schedule
Workshops available from June to October
Our local guide is passionate and will answer all your questions.
Service provided by an external local guide upon request.
© Mathieu Dupuis
© Mathieu Dupuis
Interpretation of plants
Our ancestors roamed the woods, hunting, trapping and gathering the best that Mother Nature had to offer according to the seasons.
Today these activities are still at the heart of the lives of the people here.
The flora of boreal forests is rich and varied... carnivorous plants (purple pitcher plant or sundews), flowers of astonishing beauty (bear's-foot trefoil, marsh marigold), edible plants (juniper, sweet gale), medicinal mushrooms (ganoderma, chaga), medicinal plants (savoyan, boreal clintonia), edible mushrooms (chanterelles, wrinkled pholiota), aromatics, spices and edible tubers.
Service provided by an external local guide upon request.
Discover wildlife
Animal observation
The quality of the wild environments offers a wide variety of habitats for wildlife. To name just a few of the species found in the area that you have a chance to see: black bear, moose, beaver, lynx, caribou, cougar, wolf, coyote, marten, weasel, and a large number of birds.
With our local guide, interpret animal tracks and come observe them.
Service provided by a local guide upon request.
© Gabriel Dubreuil
Activities - External service providers
Workshop on harvesting and cooking edible plants
Tailor-made activity.
Join a workshop to discover, gather, and cook wild spring plants. Led by Gérald le Gal, co-host of the show "Coureur des bois" and founder of Gourmet Sauvage.
Come discover the basics of survival in the wild, without the use of modern equipment, at Les Primitifs survival and nature awareness school. You will learn to fend for yourself with what nature has to offer.
This is not a wilderness survival exercise. The training includes lectures and practical workshops. We teach ancestral knowledge that humans used long before compasses, GPS, and matches.
Monitor the training dates.
Wilderness Survival Training - The Primitives
Services
Lake Matagami
Rent a canoe and explore Lake Matagami
Sail on one of the largest lakes in Quebec, Lake Matagami.
Lake Matagami is 14 km wide and 43 km long. Its total surface area is 236 km². In the Cree language, Matagami means "the meeting of the waters." Indeed, several large rivers flow into this lake, including the Allard, Bell, and Waswanipi rivers.
This immense waterway is an unparalleled tourist attraction for our northern region.
By sailboat, canoe or kayak, discover this lake and its many fine sandy beaches, renowned among the most beautiful in Quebec.
You can rent a canoe-kayak at the Matagami tourist office.
© Mathieu Dupuis
Hunting and fishing
Fishing and hunting are permitted around the site on public land.
The main game hunted here is for black bear, moose, Canada goose, and several species of partridge, including willow ptarmigan. The Eco-lodges at Lake Matagami are located in zone 17 and are close to zones 16 and 22.
Check the hunting seasons on the Ministry of Forests and Wildlife website here > .
Lake Matagami is home to several fish species, including pike, sturgeon, whitefish, and loach. But the fish that makes every angler's mouth water is the walleye, which can be caught year-round. This white-fleshed fish is so tender and delicious! (Source: Fishing & Wildlife )
Looking for a hunting or fishing guide? Several companies in the region offer outfitting services with professional guides. Visit the James Bay website for more information.
We would be happy to put you in touch.
