Located in northern Quebec, this wildlife reserve covers an area of 8,885 km2. Available in primitive camping or canoe-camping. Explore the rivers, lakes and landscapes of Eeyou Istchee. Brook trout, lake trout, northern pike and walleye are the 4 species you can fish for. The flagship lakes of Réserve faunique Assinica are Comencho, Cachisca and Opataca. It’s a true wilderness adventure!
Canoe-camping: plan your itinerary and request it in advance. For accommodations in cabins, prospector camps, Cool Boxes and camping, see Réserve Faunique des Lacs-Albanel-Mistassini-et-Waconichi.
Assinica comes from the Asinikaw Cree word meaning “it’s stony” or “it’s rocky”. It’s the name of a lake in the Broadback River basin, which runs through the reserve.
Access
The reception station (Route 167 North) for this wildlife reserve is located on the Eeyou Istchee Baie-James territory, about 20 km north of Chibougamau and 70 km south of Mistissini.
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