Réserve faunique La Vérendrye

Location: Val-d'Or

At over 13,615 km², La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve is the second largest territory managed by Sépaq (Société des établissements de plein air du Québec) after the Lakes Albanel, Mistassini & Waconichi Wildlife Reserve. Named in 1950 in honor of the explorer who discovered the Rocky Mountains, La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve was once the fur trade territory of the Algonquin and the coureurs de bois, then home to lumberjacks, log drivers and raftsmen, who came to exploit the immense riches of the forests.
The reserve, which is separated into two sectors (Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Outaouais), impresses visitors with its vast wilderness expanses and innumerable waterways, which include several tributaries of the Ottawa River. The reserve's thousands of lakes and rivers make it one of the richest fishing areas in Québec, and a paradise for canoe camping with over 2,000 km of circuits. Outdoor enthusiasts looking for an out-of-the-ordinary experience will love this natural Eden so close to civilization and yet so far removed. A vacation in La Vérendrye Wildlife Reserve will leave you feeling like an explorer of nature at its untouched best.
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Coordinates
50 boul. Lamaque, C.P. 1330, Val-d'Or, Québec, Canada, J9P 4P8
Telephone: 819 435-2541
Toll free number: 1 800 665-6527 (Canada, USA)
Fax: 819 435-2581
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Activities
Beach; Body of water; Canoe-camping; Children's playground; Entertainment; Fishing; Hiking (12 km); Hunting; Plant life observation; Site interpretation; Snowmobiling; Water sports: Water sports : canoeing (800 km), Water sports : kayaking, Water sports : rowboats, pedals boat; Wildlife observation; Other activities

Services
Boat ramp; Boutique / Sales counter; Camping accommodation; Lodging on the premises; Panoramic view / lookout; Other services

Rental services
Canoes; Kayaks; Rowboats; Other nautical craft or equipement

Parking services
Parking: Free outdoor parking

Restaurant and food services
BBQ accepted; Picnic area; Restaurant on premises

Services for Persons with Disabilities
Partially accessible to the physically disabled (Kéroul)

Groups
Reservations recommended