Pourvoirie Forêt Montmorency-Université Laval
About
Forêt Montmorency, managed by Université Laval's Faculty of Forestry, Geography and Geomatics, is the largest university teaching and research forest in the world: a 412 km² boreal territory in the heart of the Réserve faunique des Laurentides, and the snowiest place in Quebec (about 6 metres of snow a year). Since 2026, brook trout fishing is once again offered as a package with lodging: a 2-night stay at the Le Hameau chalet giving access to lake fishing (Piché, Bédard and Joncas lakes) and to the river, or a refuge stay (Jean-Marie or Tanguay) giving access to fishing on the Montmorency River, where eight pools have been developed. Daily wade fishing on the river is also available by the day. Fly fishing is favored, with catch-and-release allowed for fly fishing only; only electric motors are permitted on the boats. The public can also enjoy self-guided activities — hiking, snowshoeing and bird watching on the developed trails, plus the Joncas interpretive peat bog. Stays run Friday to Sunday, from late June through the end of August, and places are limited.
Packages
- ✓ Lodging for 4 people at the Le Hameau chalet from Friday to Sunday (2 nights)
- ✓ Access to the fishing lakes on Saturday and Sunday
- ✓ Use of 2 rowboats on the assigned lakes (individual flotation vest not included)
- ✓ Access to the pavilion's facilities
- ✓ Welcome and guidance by the territory wardens
- ✕ Taxes
- ✕ MELCCFP sport fishing licence (not sold on site)
- ✕ Individual flotation vest (PFD): $15 for the stay, subject to availability
Rate $1,038.20 per stay (before taxes), for 4 people, Friday to Sunday (2 nights). Read from the /activites-recreatives/la-peche page, reachable from the home page via the 'Plan your fishing stay' link — trusted price. Gives access to lake fishing (Bédard, Joncas and Piché lakes) on Saturday and Sunday, plus river fishing at pool #1 of the Montmorency River nearby (less than 60 m from the chalet). The chalet is 3 km from the main pavilion; guests use their own vehicle to reach the lakes. Additional person (lodging and fishing included): adult $100, ages 12 to 17 $50, under 12 free. Maximum 8 people in the chalet. Summer 2026: stays June 26-28 (lake only), then every weekend from July 3 to August 23.
- ✓ Lodging for 4 to 6 people in a refuge from Friday to Sunday (2 nights)
- ✓ Access to the developed pools of the Montmorency River
- ✓ Use of the facilities and services
- ✓ Welcome and guidance by the territory wardens
- ✕ Taxes
- ✕ MELCCFP sport fishing licence (not sold on site)
- ✕ Running water (not available in the refuge)
Rate $586.50 per stay (before taxes), for 4 to 6 people, Friday to Sunday (2 nights). Read from the /activites-recreatives/la-peche page (reachable from the home page) — trusted price. Lodging in the Jean-Marie and Tanguay refuges; for 2026 these stays give access only to fishing on the Montmorency River (8 developed pools). Additional person (lodging and fishing included): adult $50, ages 12 to 17 $25, under 12 free. Maximum 6 people per refuge. A refuge is a building with a wood stove, two propane burners and a dry toilet; solar panels power a fridge, USB outlets and lighting; no running water. PFDs not included ($15 for the stay, subject to availability).
- ✓ Day access to the developed pools of the Montmorency River
- ✓ Use of facilities and services
- ✕ Taxes
- ✕ MELCCFP sport fishing licence (not sold on site)
- ✕ Lodging
Service and facility-use fee: $21 + taxes per person. Read from the /activites-recreatives/la-peche page — trusted price. Day wade fishing (no lodging) on the Montmorency River. Reserve a pool by email (info@fm.ulaval.ca) or phone, Tuesday to Saturday; full payment required at booking, non-refundable. Eight developed pools, with a picnic table. Fly fishing is favored on the river; catch-and-release allowed only with fly fishing.
Prices are provided by the outfitter — check availability when booking.
Location & access
Kilomètre 103, route 175 (47.3211, -71.1440)
Access : By road
Road access at kilometre 103 of Route 175, in the Réserve faunique des Laurentides. Coordinates: latitude 47.30345, longitude -71.16154. Check-in is at the main pavilion reception (for fishing stays: Friday between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.; surcharges may apply after 6 p.m.). The Le Hameau chalet is 3 km from the main pavilion; guests use their own vehicle to reach the fishing lakes.
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